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Ste
24th September 2007, 15:48
Whats the best way of towing a car without having to have someone in the rear car?

Ive been thinking about getting a trailer but they are pretty expensive.
JimoVTR
24th September 2007, 15:50
Pick up truck but more ££££ lol.

Think either having someine in the back or a trailer would be your only 2 options
frankie
24th September 2007, 15:52
a tow bar.

i think my dad said he was talking to some one who used to tow a mini behind there motorhome and they used a tow bar, and didnt have anyone in the car.
craig180
24th September 2007, 15:52
Car taxed? If not it has to be low loaded
GrantW
24th September 2007, 15:53
You get a fixed metal tow bar thing so you can tow with one person.
JimoVTR
24th September 2007, 15:53
a tow bar.

i think my dad said he was talking to some one who used to tow a mini behind there motorhome and they used a tow bar, and didnt have anyone in the car.

I think "they" un-advise that as it isnt too safe.... im not sure though
David
24th September 2007, 15:57
a tow bar.

i think my dad said he was talking to some one who used to tow a mini behind there motorhome and they used a tow bar, and didnt have anyone in the car.

on a trailer though, surely...?
yerdusk
24th September 2007, 16:48
I saw one of those masive motorhomes the other day towing a picasso. The car was being towed with no one in it, and they used some short metal bar, Thats as much info as i got dude!
Yates
24th September 2007, 16:51
rope and metal bar, metal bar being the better of the 2 and ok for someone whose not towed before to sit in rear car

or trailor aint it

or push it
KamRacing
24th September 2007, 17:53
you need something a bit better than a rope or a bar. What you need is an a-frame. Attach it to your towbar and the other end round your wishbones and you basically pull the car along (just remember to leave the key in the ignition) You will also need a light bar to attach on the rear so you have lights visible to other traffic.
Not totally 100% legal but about the best you can buy for about £280 new
Ste
24th September 2007, 18:17
Car taxed? If not it has to be low loaded

Bollocks.

Looks like i need a trailer.
Tobs
24th September 2007, 18:18
is funny as
c8james
24th September 2007, 18:37
Bollocks.

Looks like i need a trailer.

there is a lad near me that will either pick it up and take it where you want or will rent you a trailer for £30 per day. If you neas a number let me know.