Hybrids...Can you tow on an A Frame?

[jdk62]

As per the title - assuming not exceeding total weights etc., can you? (Please no debate regarding general A Frame rights/wrongs and legalities.. )

Thanks

 

[Allansheila]

I have a hybrid can not be flat towed must be all wheel lift.

 

[Trevor Wbm]

I would say probably not - most if not all have automatic gearboxes (possibly two of them) and that would be the issue. Also, my MG HS has so many safety features I don't think it's brain could cope with it moving with no-one sat in it holding the steering wheel.

 

[jdk62]

So seems like if you wish to continue to tow with an A Frame it rules out an EV or a hybrid.

Best make sure I get a reasonably new, petrol engined replacement tow car just before the before 2030 deadline..

 

[DDJC]

We have a PHEV. Definitely do NOT tow. 4 wheels off the ground only, so use a trailer. The damage that can be done to the motors is total.

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[David and Sally]

So seems like if you wish to continue to tow with an A Frame it rules out an EV or a hybrid.

Best make sure I get a reasonably new, petrol engined replacement tow car just before the before 2030 deadline..

Some of the A Frame companies sell already converted cars
Eg

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[Carpmart]

No you can’t tow hybrids…

 

[cyberyacht]

With the increase in hybrids and EV's, the breakdown companies will need a rethink.

 

[jdk62]

Some of the A Frame companies sell already converted cars
Eg

towbars2towcars on eBay

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I already have a tow car on an A Frame, but it wont last until 2029... so I think I will purchase a replacement newish car around that time and get it converted - it should then last until I pop my clogs or give up motorhoming.

 

[Rapido925M]

With the increase in hybrids and EV's, the breakdown companies will need a rethink.

An EV broke down just as it left my son's estate, half-way across the "nearside" lane (it wanted to turn right onto the main road). It was immobile for at least 3 hours, with traffic having difficulty getting round it on the main road and also trying to leave the estate in both directions. He offered the driver a cup of tea but got fed up of waiting to see how it was going to be moved.

Gordon

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[Minxy]

I wonder what the A-frame companies are gonna do?

 

[pappajohn]

I wonder what the A-frame companies are gonna do?

Keep supplying A frames to those with ICE cars.
The petrol & diesel vehicle is going to be around for at least 20 years after 2030.....if you can afford the fuel price