Towing a mb willys jeep

[Little Jo]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

I think "towed " in that sense, means with a rope, which would obviously require a steerer, as would someone being towed on a fixed bar. Surely no country's laws would require a person in the drivers seat of a vehicle being drawn by an "A" frame, or on a dolly.
I have heard that A framing a jeep can sometimes present problems, with the jeep trying to head off in a different direction to that of the A frame. A caster issue, I imagine.
Over here some guys just pull the rear axles and bolt a pre-made cap on each side to keep the dirt out, if they are planning a long trip, with a jeep under tow.

Hi Lynn and Terry

The government legislation for A Frame towing in Australia is very strict and states that no person is allowed to travel in a "Towed" vehicle. The only time it is allowed is if the vehicle is towed by a cable or tow rope, then a person is allows to be in it to steer the vehicle and use the brakes. When I referred to "Mr Tibbs" I was joking as he is my dog and that is also not allowed. There really are a lot of for and against when using an A Frame and I agree with some ideas and worry about others. I have heard some people use altered resleeved front wheel hubs and remove the rear axles so the wheels all free wheel for long distance towing. All food for thought.

Cheers

Tony