I was towed by the AA using this method once, the only trouble was their A-frame didn't have a bend in it so it banged on the bumper going over bumps. I quite like it as a method of towing.

As I've already posted I've a friend in our village who has just returned from UK towing his 'A' series that has an extended chassis due to the GS engine,plus a replacement Peugeot 206 engine in the back of the towed car,all on an A frame with no problems.He has towed another f is 2cv's with a 2cv back from UK to SW France also without incident. I would suggest that ensuring your fixation points are done tight and correct.I to would like to know about near accidents

Have used a "2cvcity" strap-on A frame on many years/occasions/miles, with no issues.

However ....have lent it out a number of times.

1. Downhill on a very tight hairpin in Langdale, The towed car tried to steer the rear end of the towing car.
A very near miss.

2. After many kms in France I think the tow hitch bolts on the frame became loose.
A very near miss.

Just be very careful with ..... tight bends.....roundabouts and downhill.

ps I think its be said before ---- Check you driving licence and insurance.

I can only confirm I use such a tool as well.....

Don't tow another 2cv with a 2cv, they are to light when braking hard the towed car will push the towing 2cv (In my case an AMI 8 service) aside.... My ami made a 180 degrees turn and damaged 2cv frontwing and amiservice rearwing.

Don't drive backwards (you can't anyway) the sterringwheel shares to 1 side at once blocking everything.

Don't make small turnes, when the towed car hits the steering stop and you will still make a nearower turn disaster will strike.... Both cars will get into a woble the only thing which helps is to stop and go....


b.t.w. in Holland it is allowed when both cars have MOT and Insurance......

Hire a trailer. It seems like a lot less bother.

ipgo,
this highlights another example of the twisted logic often used by our pen-pushers.

In the UK, the weight of the vehicle being towed is deemed to be its Gross vehicle weight, not its kerb weight.
That makes a towed 2CV 930kg, instead of 585kg.
You've got to wonder just how likely it is that someone is going to tow a car with 4 people on board, plus their luggage.

ken

Bit like every young persom cant tow an empty brakes trailer

Heres my towing device, it can hinge just before the towed car I've made it 25 years ago
it did many jobs...