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[otherclive]

I have been told that the A frame is banned in Europe?

The C&CC have a useful fact sheet

Towing with a Motorhome - The Camping and Caravanning Club

This guide looks at all factors involved in towing with a motorhome. For many campers a significant choice is whether to tow a caravan or drive a motorhome.

www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

 

[RogerL]

The legality of the A frame tow system is an ongoing chestnut and Im not aware that any Government organisation has actually declared its position when asked , or if there have been any prosecutions. But better not go there.

A-Frames and Towcars for Motorhomes in the leisure industry

Whether you know them as Towcars, Motorhome AFrames or simply A-Frames, the TOWtal A Frame makes towing a car behind your motorhome easy. Hook up & tow it away. So easy and much fun!

towtal.co.uk

On one hand the legality of an A-frame is clear - if the maximum gross weight of the car exceeds 750kg it must be connected with an automatic braked hitch operated by the over-run on all 4 road wheels - with the exception of the French micro-cars, no such cars exist which are under 750kg.

The fact that some countries have made clear that they're banned, emphasises my view that no A-frames are fully legal.

 

[Dustydog]

Ever seen a motorhome reverse with the car in tow? Never. I’ve had to reverse car and caravan because the MH idiot said he couldn’t .

 

[Hutch]

Ever seen a motorhome reverse with the car in tow? Never. I’ve had to reverse car and caravan because the MH idiot said he couldn’t .

Problem is the long overhang on a motorhome then a short hitch to the towed car. Even worse if the car is towed on an A frame.