ere Grumpy - yu thought of joining LZIR?
The braking system on the car can be modified to be operated by the A frame, not cheap thoughThe classic A frame is designed to remove a broken down vehicle out of the way of other traffic. It's an effective way to move a vehicle too. I've used them many times when I was on call at a garage I worked at.
In law the vehicle attached to the A frame becomes an un-braked trailer. Iirc EU law states that all un-braked trailers must have a maximum GW of under 750 Kg's. A Freelander weighs twice that unladen.
So in effect it's illegal to use an A frame for a Freelander, or pretty much any car available today.
Unless you are recovering one that has broken down.
The braking system on the car can be modified to be operated by the A frame, not cheap though
Motorhome Braked A Frames - Towing A Frame, Towing Frames and Bars - Armitage Trailers - Yorkshire, UK
Why? Do you mean an auto Freelander? A manual can be towed at 60 no problem. Well not safely but doing it won't hurt the Freelander.
Says in the handbook, unless prop is disconnected.
Really? I don't think going faster than 30 would hurt a manual. Auto yes, that would be correct.
Maybe LR were playing safe.
ere Grumpy - yu thought of joining LZIR?
Has anybody other than Grumpygel noticed the OP is in NZ?
Laws are probably* different.
Sounds like the land of common sense rather than expensive pointless EU bollurks like we are made to endure....
An interesting discussion, Thanks everyone.
Yes laws are more relaxed here I think.
Assuming I'm able to buy this FL:
Plan A: take all bit necessary to fix on site and drive back.
Might be a two day episode as I'd do the W/P, thermostat mod, cam belt - tensioner..., HG... and replacement head. However, It all depends what I find when the head comes off - piston damage? who knows?
Plan B: to back hm on an A frame
would remove prop' shaft. It has a nudge bar on the front - could either attach A frame to the base of that or remove it and use its attaching points
Plan C: borrow / hire a 4WD and car trailer.
Grumpy Gel - that's a very kind offer. If successful I'd pop in a say hello anyway. As I teach I'd plan this for the start of the upcoming school break.
Regards to all,
HTR
I never knew that. I should do really, I've had 5 Freelanders. Luckily it's an easy job removing the rear propshaft.