Towing the jeep now legal

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Curious about the differences between the States Re "A" Framing, I checked the VicRoads website, could not find anything at all. Went into the Wodonga office and they were unable to help, this question had not been asked before, and I had to actually explain what it involved.
Easo take note, the best they could offer was to ring the regional office (Benalla) on 035761 1888.
I suggest there will be some differences between what Tony can do and what is OK for Vic registered vehicles.
Rich.

[Little Jo]

Originally Posted by Richard Coutts-Smith

Curious about the differences between the States Re "A" Framing, I checked the VicRoads website, could not find anything at all. Went into the Wodonga office and they were unable to help, this question had not been asked before, and I had to actually explain what it involved.
Easo take note, the best they could offer was to ring the regional office (Benalla) on 035761 1888.
I suggest there will be some differences between what Tony can do and what is OK for Vic registered vehicles.
Rich.

Hi Rich

I looked at all states "A" Frame towing Legislation when I first thought about going to "A" Frame towing and found very little difference between the states, nothing that concerned me. I also some information from the motor home caravan groups, who tow small cars behind their motor homes and who travel in all states. They have produced a do's and dont's document for their members when towing a vehicle behind their motor homes.

The document is kept in the motor home showing the variations when travelling between states, as I said there was nothing to be concerned about. The legislations were basically all the same apart from NSW RTA who require an engineer's certificate and a signed off VSI No41 report, which is a completed check list and which must be kept with the vehicle at all times after being signed of by the Engineer.

I will post a copy of the state by state comparison of requirements beween states used by the Motor Home people later tonight.

Cheers

Tony

[Little Jo]

Hi Rich and Easo

I have attached for your information showing the comparison requirements between the states.

Cheers

Tony

[Philliphastings]

Thanks for your interesting post Tony.

I have been 'A' frame towing within Western Australia for the past 12 years with absolutely no problems whatsoever in terms of legality or practicality. The only area which I have just learned was not fully compliant in that state is in regard to having the A frame stamped.

I was trained to A frame vehicles in the ARA some 30 odd years ago and the Army tend to use practical solutions.

Unfortunately my towing vehicle has recently been disposed of so I'm back to trailering.

Cheers for an interesting and useful thread

Phill

[Little Jo]

Originally Posted by Philliphastings

Thanks for your interesting post Tony.

I have been 'A' frame towing within Western Australia for the past 12 years with absolutely no problems whatsoever in terms of legality or practicality. The only area which I have just learned was not fully compliant in that state is in regard to having the A frame stamped.

I was trained to A frame vehicles in the ARA some 30 odd years ago and the Army tend to use practical solutions.

Unfortunately my towing vehicle has recently been disposed of so I'm back to trailering.

Cheers for an interesting and useful thread

Phill

Hi Phill

Good to hear there are others out there in MLU land who have also done "A" Frame towing. I am convinced there are many others who have been thinking about it, but not sure how to go about and who only needed to hear from those of us that have. It sure is a cheaper alternative to trailer hiring.

Cheers

Tony

[easo]

Thank you for the information. Its given me a fair amount of thought and now I can bring it up with the boss lady as an alternate to buying another trailer with the plus of having the Old Landie regoed again.

The only thing I can do is disconnect the rear wheel drive flanges as early rovers don't have floating axles. Might just have to remove the prop-shaft. Dunno.

I will now continue to go back and stair at your photos.

[Little Jo]

Originally Posted by easo

Thank you for the information. Its given me a fair amount of thought and now I can bring it up with the boss lady as an alternate to buying another trailer with the plus of having the Old Landie regoed again.

The only thing I can do is disconnect the rear wheel drive flanges as early rovers don't have floating axles. Might just have to remove the prop-shaft. Dunno.

I will now continue to go back and stair at your photos.

Hi Easo

I am glad to be of assistance, we can have a chat by email or phone anytime and if I can be of assistance in anyway just let me know. I guess you may have to undo the drive shaft to the rear wheels, this will stop any moving parts in the transmission and transfer case saving undue wear and tear. Your series 1 Landrover brake pedal, I suspect works the same as the Jeep so it will be very simple to set up a braking system and away you go all legal.

I have a couple of long trips coming up. The Pichi Richi Troop Train Re-enactment at the end of this month and the Jamestown Air Show a couple of weeks later. I am looking forward to the trip towing my Jeep to the shows.

Cheers

Tony