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Tripyrenees
Firing on two.
Joined: December 17th, 2012, 10:03 pm Posts: 966 Location: Luscan, Pyrenees, FRANCE
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 Towing a 2CV
Would this work with an AZU http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/373387448.htm?ca=16_sSeen them before but as I was looking at hiring a trailer for the weekend at around €200 this could be a cheaper option. what do you think.
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March 11th, 2013, 9:58 pm |
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subarupete
Firing on two.
Joined: March 5th, 2009, 6:23 pm Posts: 2247 Location: Near Monmouth
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 Re: Towing a 2CV
Have use a similar device, just use with care, roundabouts, tight bends especially, also the braking is all done by the tow car.
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March 11th, 2013, 10:13 pm |
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Tripyrenees
Firing on two.
Joined: December 17th, 2012, 10:03 pm Posts: 966 Location: Luscan, Pyrenees, FRANCE
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 Re: Towing a 2CV
how does it connect to the car.
I would use a renault Trafic to tow the AZU so should be OK. But just worried about scraping the front of the car.
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March 11th, 2013, 10:16 pm |
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subarupete
Firing on two.
Joined: March 5th, 2009, 6:23 pm Posts: 2247 Location: Near Monmouth
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 Re: Towing a 2CV
Mine straps to the front arms, I think others?? bolt on the the chassis
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March 11th, 2013, 10:23 pm |
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ayjay
Firing on two.
Joined: April 27th, 2012, 6:48 pm Posts: 709
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 Re: Towing a 2CV
if you use that "a" frame device in the uk, the vehicle being towed has to be taxed/ insured and an mot a trailor is the best thing
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March 11th, 2013, 11:35 pm |
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PatrickMason
Firing on two.
Joined: July 22nd, 2010, 10:22 pm Posts: 366 Location: Loughborough
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 Re: Towing a 2CV
Rope = winning Especially in the dark and rain with the towed car with dead battery + alternator *cough* LT...
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March 11th, 2013, 11:40 pm |
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subarupete
Firing on two.
Joined: March 5th, 2009, 6:23 pm Posts: 2247 Location: Near Monmouth
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 Re: Towing a 2CV
IMO it's an unbraked trailer, with the limitations that apply re weight.
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March 11th, 2013, 11:46 pm |
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Jonathan
Firing on two.
Joined: January 1st, 2009, 7:37 pm Posts: 4708 Location: Disunited Kingdom
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 Re: Towing a 2CV
Seen them, here's a version by our favourite 'restorer' up north. http://www.2cvcity.co.uk/a-frame-en.html
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March 12th, 2013, 12:29 am |
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Tripyrenees
Firing on two.
Joined: December 17th, 2012, 10:03 pm Posts: 966 Location: Luscan, Pyrenees, FRANCE
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 Re: Towing a 2CV
The car will be road legal, just driving 300km each way is a little too much for the little van.
So it wouldn't damage the front end then, thinking about scuffing the front when it turns etc
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March 12th, 2013, 12:52 am |
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smyth602
Haggis Muncher
Joined: September 13th, 2012, 7:38 pm Posts: 571 Location: Denny, Scotland
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 Re: Towing a 2CV
We have one of them, must have towed 20 cars with it over the years. Straps tight to the front arms, follows the lead car like a pup, however make sure suspension and steering on towed car are ok, also helps to wind up the front suspension an inch or so to stop the frame fouling the front of the car. Down sides- lead car takes all the effort of braking, and towed car can sometimes start to rock side to side in slip stream, making lead car weave. Take your time and stop now and then to double check ratchets and all is usually good. Turning circle increased as wheels foul a frame arms on full lock . All in all? Worth every penny.
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March 12th, 2013, 12:52 am |
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