Towing a mb willys jeep

[Robin Craig]

Dear Tony,

I do quite a bit of trailering and towing and have some experience of A bars.

If it saves you a brown trousers moment may I point out a flaw in the process.

The vehicle being towed relies on enough friction between its front tyres and the road for them to turn and follow the towing vehicle. Should the weather change and you run into rain or snow you now have a film between those tyres and the road.

Now the following vehicle has the ability to overcome the friction and instead of following you around a corner will go straight ahead. I would honestly say this is a feeling and experience you need to be aware of as it has the potential to "push" the rear of the towing vehicle sideways.

Trust me it can happen and it is not pleasant.

Also dont forget that for the most part an A frame will mean that it is very near impossible to back up in most occasions.

Regards

Robin