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i would say that not really lawful. but never mind . its only my opinion .There is a built in gas ram on the caratow one. To reverse you simply pull forward a few inches to make sure the brakes are disengaged then reverse slowly. I say slowly cos if you try to go at it to hard the brakes will be brought on. I have tried it and it works perfectly. Of course we can disengage the cable in 2 seconds but that means of course it's not then automatic.
The outfit complies with UK legislation it they would not be able to sell them.
Whether mechanical or electronic braking is chosen there are pros and cons. I went mechanical for two reasons. 1 I can maintain it and importantly understand its workings and repair it if necessary. 2 the cost.
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i like my harvey frost towboy rather use that than a frame any day.Which are exempt from any form of braking anyway.
How we interpret what is or is not legislated or written down is impossible not only to fathom but even harder to agree on.
If these are not lawful then so are caravans as the overrun/auto reverse system is exactly the same.i would say that not really lawful. but never mind . its only my opinion .
if on a steep hioll i believe the brakes would come on .
intertrade did a hydraulic version for my a frame i never bought it . the electric ones definately ok.
to me there is no grey area . its very simple auto reverse brakes are needed a sliding hitch doesnt give that .
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i would say that not really lawful. but never mind . its only my opinion .
if on a steep hioll i believe the brakes would come on .
intertrade did a hydraulic version for my a frame i never bought it . the electric ones definately ok.
to me there is no grey area . its very simple auto reverse brakes are needed a sliding hitch doesnt give that .
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And that's exactly why people can currently get away with using them in the UK. Nobody cares enough to challenge the DfT interpretation at the moment.
The challenge will end up coming from an insurance company when something catastrophic eventually happens.
I just hope no Funster is involved when it does happen.
Why do you have to talk about this hypothetical disaster ? Its never yet happened and is no more likely to happen than any other far reached hypothetical disaster.
If it does happen then I and most in my position will be covered as our insurance companies are notified and have accepted the risk .
Once again I would point out what is not illegal is by default legal.
The car becomes a trailer when on an A frame. Said trailer has to have brakes if over 750KG which we have so therefore we do meet legislation.
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No it doesn't because there is no UK legislation for A frames and there won't be until the subject tested by a court.
All there is at the moment is Department for Transport interpretation of current trailer legislation with particular reference to A frame towing. That isn't law because the DfT don't get to make law.
It's a grey area at best and, as I previously posted, will remain so until the DfT interpretation is tested by a court. Unfortunately that won't happen until something goes horribly wrong and someone is killed as a direct result of an A frame either being installed or used.
Spanish Policemen are not confused,,,its illegal to tow a road vehicle in SPAIN,,,simple,,,BUSBY.Whilst I agree with you Jim I still think that even after the 2 zillion a frame threads .. people are still confused and/or have incorrect views of the current situation in the UK
If it does happen then I and most in my position will be covered as our insurance companies are notified and have accepted the risk .
Once again I would point out what is not illegal is by default legal.
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Are you a magistrate by any chance ! If not I feel you have missed your vocation in life
You don't have to read my posts if you don't want to. The ignore button would prevent you being bored by me any more
I think anyone attempting to reverse a toad would run into the reverse caster effect long before the brakes caused a problem.i would say that not really lawful. but never mind . its only my opinion .
if on a steep hioll i believe the brakes would come on .
intertrade did a hydraulic version for my a frame i never bought it . the electric ones definately ok.
to me there is no grey area . its very simple auto reverse brakes are needed a sliding hitch doesnt give that .
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I think anyone attempting to reverse a toad would run into the reverse caster effect long before the brakes caused a problem.
As a teetotal person I have no requirement for beer so have to waste my money in other ways !It could be the dosh Charlie. My car was 10 grand and the a-frame 2 grand. That's a lot of beer
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