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Tomtax

Post subject: Tow pole

Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:38 pm

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Location: Melbourne

Has anyone used one of these to tow their mini?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/32461555980 ... SwZbFdK9t7

Interested to hear if they work

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MiniPete

Post subject: Re: Tow pole

Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:17 pm

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Location: Near Avoca Vic

I think you'll find they are illegal here in Vic.

They do not classify as an A frame, they are more an anti-collision device and as per manufacturers instructions shouldn't be used over 15mph

https://assets.sealeyb2b.co.uk/PDFs/Ins ... TPK353.PDF

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Tomtax

Post subject: Re: Tow pole

Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:39 pm

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Location: Melbourne

Thanks Pete

Looks like it’s back to hiring a trailer!

Tom

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MiniPete

Post subject: Re: Tow pole

Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:11 pm

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Back in the day people would put their tow chain through a length of water pipe, the pipe in theory would stop a collision if the speeds of the 2 cars weren't matched. Then they would put a hand drawn sign 'On Tow' on the back window.

These days I think you're taking a risk flat towing, it can be done safely but probably not worth it with the amount of CCTV and smartphones out there.

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Hobson

Post subject: Re: Tow pole

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:07 am

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Location: St. George Area, New South Wales

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