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05-09-12, 05:10
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Towing the jeep now legal
Hi All
I have been off the air for a while but I am now back. Some of you may recall that I had a thread going regarding "A" Frame Towing which prompted a lot of responses. I have now finalised the project and I am happy to report that everything worked out and I have complied with all the legalities after seeking legal advice and I am now Legal to tow my 1942 MB Willys Jeep behind my family vehicle. You may recall I first looked at the idea becuase I have storage restrictions at home and to pay for storing a trailer was not cost effective. The solution to that was the "A" Frame idea. I obtained all the Road Traffic Board legislation regarding "A Frame Towing and had the frame made accoding to their specifcations and I included a simle braking system as well. Once all was finalised I towed the Jeep for a long drive which included driving through the hills, townships and as many roundabouts I could find and I must report I was impressed with the way the vehicles handled, no hiccups at all and I am looking forward to towing my Jeep to the Troop Train Re enactment and the Jamestown Airshow re enactment at the end of September/October. I would recommend the alternative to trailer towing to anyone who has storage problems at home as the "A" Frame takes up no space at all. For long trips I remove the rear axles and place a cover over the axle, (see photo below.) and I have fitted Free Wheeling Hubs to the front wheels, so now as I tow my Jeep all four wheels are free wheeling and there are no moving parts in the transmission, Transfer Case, drive shafts and Crown Wheel and Pinion. All so easy and with the brakes working on all wheels a dream to tow. I decided to pass this on in case there are other MLU members out there who may have had similar problems with storage. My total cost to manufacture the "A" Frame was the same as hiring a car trailer for a long weekend. So from now on I save hiring trailer costs everytime I attend a club function. Cheers Tony 
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Anthony (Tony) VAN RHODA. Strathalbyn. South Australia 
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05-09-12, 08:34
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Hi Tony this is the link you were referring to http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=18742
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1944 Austin K5 (Runner up BEST BRITISH SOFT SKIN War & Peace show 2012) 1945 Standard Utility (Tilly) X 2 1944 Morris C8 GS 1945 Bedford QLR/D 1944 Ford GPW (RAF) 1947 Humber Heavy utility 'Box' (RAF) 1936 Compressor Trailer (RAF) 10cwt Mortar/ammunition Trailer MK2 10cwt GS Trailer MK2 1940 15cwt 180 Gallon Water Bowser trailer. 1942 1 Ton 7KW Generator Trailer. 1942 1 Ton GS Trailers X2 1944 Norton 16H 1942 Ariel WNG 1940 Matchless G3 1943 James ML 1940 Royal Enfield WDC
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05-09-12, 08:54
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That's it
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Yep that's it. Thanks mate. Cheers Tony
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Anthony (Tony) VAN RHODA. Strathalbyn. South Australia
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05-09-12, 08:56
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Well done Tony.
I was wondering how you were getting on with the tow situation. Guess we will be seeing you at Corowa next year, considering it is the Year of Towed Equipment! Rich.
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05-09-12, 09:25
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Thats great, are you using a light board for rear lights or have you wired a system using the existing jeep lights?
Easo
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05-09-12, 11:21
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Thanks guys
Hi Rich and Easo
Yes I am very pleased, a big problem solved. Rich. I will definately be coming to Corowa, and how nice to make it a special year of the towed vehicle. I look forward to catching up with you guys for a chin wag. Easo. I did look at trying to use the existing Jeep lighting system, but found it easier to use the board. I have had to put a reflector sign on the board stating: "DO NOT PASS TURNING VEHICLE", a requirement as the towed and towing vehicle is over 7.5 metres. Silly really as you don't have to use it on a car carrying trailer which is a lot longer, but hey, no big deal. I will post a photo later. Cheers Tony
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Anthony (Tony) VAN RHODA. Strathalbyn. South Australia
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05-09-12, 13:46
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You do have some funny rules 'down under' Tony  Happy towing, Ian
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1944 Austin K5 (Runner up BEST BRITISH SOFT SKIN War & Peace show 2012) 1945 Standard Utility (Tilly) X 2 1944 Morris C8 GS 1945 Bedford QLR/D 1944 Ford GPW (RAF) 1947 Humber Heavy utility 'Box' (RAF) 1936 Compressor Trailer (RAF) 10cwt Mortar/ammunition Trailer MK2 10cwt GS Trailer MK2 1940 15cwt 180 Gallon Water Bowser trailer. 1942 1 Ton 7KW Generator Trailer. 1942 1 Ton GS Trailers X2 1944 Norton 16H 1942 Ariel WNG 1940 Matchless G3 1943 James ML 1940 Royal Enfield WDC
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