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64blackbettle Commited Dubber

51 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·

#1011446
I'm after a towbar that connects to the front beam so I can tow my Beetle to and from storage. If anyone has one for sale or knows where I can buy one please let me know.

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bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#1011509
whereabouts are you

should not be hard to adapt a actual bug tow bar
if towing backwards is ok
I have one nr Bris avail
just add the trlr coupling instead of the towball
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64blackbettle Commited Dubber

51 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·

#1011690
bushed wrote:whereabouts are you

should not be hard to adapt a actual bug tow bar
if towing backwards is ok
I have one nr Bris avail
just add the trlr coupling instead of the towball
I'm in Melbourne. I'd prefer to tow forwards. I might get one made by a trailer manufacturer cause it's basically an A frame like the trailer. It might be the best option. Thanks anyway

Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"

1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#1011691
how do these work, as in how are the front wheels controlled? on a late bug I guess the steering lock would hold them straight (maybe), but what about early bugs, wont the front wheels go all over the place? or am I missing something and they will just happily follow the direction of the tow?
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Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#1011697
Special Air Service wrote:how do these work, as in how are the front wheels controlled? on a late bug I guess the steering lock would hold them straight (maybe), but what about early bugs, wont the front wheels go all over the place? or am I missing something and they will just happily follow the direction of the tow?
They just follow the towing vehicle like a puppy. It actually looks a bit eerie seeing the steering wheel move as you go around a corner and there is no driver 😎

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pfillery Insano Dub Head

734 posts · joined Dec 2011 ·

#1011698
But the car being towed would have to be registered to tow it. Probably be the same as a lift and tow. Looked into these a while ago and can't tow an unregistered vehicle on them.

karmann141 Wolfsburg Wizard

485 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#1011707
Maybe a dumb question - but what do you do for lights (blinkers /stop etc) on the towed vehicle? boat style light board??
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Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"

1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#1011710
Yogie wrote:
Special Air Service wrote:how do these work, as in how are the front wheels controlled? on a late bug I guess the steering lock would hold them straight (maybe), but what about early bugs, wont the front wheels go all over the place? or am I missing something and they will just happily follow the direction of the tow?
They just follow the towing vehicle like a puppy. It actually looks a bit eerie seeing the steering wheel move as you go around a corner and there is no driver 😎

Yogie
They would be a bit weird to use the first time.....are they legal in Australia?
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1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#1011752
The towed vehicle does need to be registered. I used a light board and just ran the (long) wiring lead to my cars trailer plug. The A frame itself needs to be plated as well to show it complies with towing regulations. I think they were sold through Custom Off Road? at Stafford in Brisbane.

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bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#1011757
karmann141 wrote:Maybe a dumb question - but what do you do for lights (blinkers /stop etc) on the towed vehicle? boat style light board??
Much earier to store than a car trailer!
supercheep has them for about $66.99 ready to go go go
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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#1011772
pfillery wrote:But the car being towed would have to be registered to tow it. Probably be the same as a lift and tow. Looked into these a while ago and can't tow an unregistered vehicle on them.
not in vicco from memory.. as long as the tow car is rego'd n tow car rego on the rear of the 'trailer' all good
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robw914 Casual Dubber

25 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#1011882
Be careful itis the correct width and doesn't slide sideways on the beam or it will rip the torsion bar grease nipples out! Been there, done that.