Towing with an AFrame or Trailer

Yes, club sites accept cars on trailers. I don’t know what the current situation is but when we did it some 14 years ago there was no extra charge for the car or the trailer. We used to always book awning pitches to give us the best chance of having space for all 3 items.

I expect you’re aware that A-frame towing is not legal in Europe but its big advantage in the UK is that you tow far less weight than a trailer + car. A lot depends on the towing ability of your MH.

There was a MH with small car on the last two sites I was on (not the same MH I should add). They were towed behind the MHs.

Yes, sites do allow a trailer with a car on it. However, you may be asked to put the car (or trailer) in the car park if there is not enough room on your pitch.

This is my opinion as a retired motor engineer (others will disagree obviously ,but as I say my opinion!).The modern small car is not designed to be towed for miles using an A frame.Substantial damage can be caused to the structure,which is one reason that some countries do not allow it.If you need to take a car on your travels,use a purpose built trailer.I am now taking cover in my anderson shelter and awaiting the flack!

Why do you think we used a trailer rather than an A-frame!

The towing points do all seem to fasten to the chassis legs .... whether they damage it or not, I don't know. But I do always wonder what damage that car might then do to a person if it ran them over when it's crumple zones now have a rose joint bolted to each side. Kinda makes a mockery of NCAP

i have been towing cars on A-Frames in the UK for 22 years with out serious problems. I have had the overrun system but I currently tow with an electronic system, a far lighter system to fit and carry around and there are no front end protrusions. I will acknowedge it can put a strain on the front end of the car but with regular checks, especially for corrosion on older fitted systems, it is a safe and convenient system.

peedee

Some friends of ours tow vehicles behind the motor caravans they have owned, ,and  have had some structural problems with some vehicles but the it is the low millage they get from the front tyres as they tend to "scrub"when turning. behind the motor caravan ,

,One up side they ay as the towed vehicle does not show the actual millage it has done as the mileometer does not increase when being towed, 

but the it is the low millage they get from the front tyres as they tend to "scrub"when turning. behind the motor caravan ,

How low is low JVB? I have just over 10,000 miles on the clock of my 6 year old tow car and it has probably been towed a further 5,000. The tyres are fine and I will probably have to change them because of age rather than wear.

peedee

Not my figure but those of some friends