"A" FRAME TOW BAR

[sutol64]

I would like to tow my S1 about a thousand miles using an A frame tow bar. Should I go thru
the grill to attach ? , how wide is the grill opening ? or should I come up from under the car ?
anybody got one ? done this ? know dimensions ? TIA, sutol

[jimj]

I imagine you can guess the response; don`t. You`d have to fabricate some crank in the A frame to attach it underneath which is your only hope. You could use a dolly with the front wheels strapped down on it, but I believe that 40mph is the recommended top speed. We used one for a Westfield without a problem at speed. For a thousand miles you could buy a proper trailer and sell it afterwards or better still, drive the Elan there and fly back.
Jim

[gherlt]

How about renting a proper trailer ?

[mbell]

If it's the kind of a frame that you fasten/clamp to the suspension arms I wouldn't use it on an elan. The arms aren't strong enough.

As said better to get a trailer or other method.

[denicholls2]

Presumably, the reason to consider such an approach is to save money over other options.

For a bit over $1,000, (OK, it was now several years ago, but the point is still valid), my Europa was delivered in enclosed freight from Port Angeles, Washington, to Massachusetts, a distance according to Google maps of 3,158 miles. It arrived looking and working as good as when loaded. (unfortunately its appearance did not improve in transit. )

You stand to do about $1,000 in damage by installing your towbar before all of the related possible mishaps of wheels-down towing. You might want to consider again which is really cheaper.

A four-wheel trailer capable of very safely managing an Elan is under $2000 brand spanking new and as noted has residual value if you choose not to keep it. I paid around $600 for a used one.

[Elanconvert]

well I actually have one of these A frames, cranked, which i have used frequently to tow my g15 to motorsport events, and all without a 'hitch'.......I sheathed the chains which wrap aroung the bottom wishbones [triumph] in rubber , and no damage.
however, I would hesitate to use it for more than 100m, although for no particular reason........just wouldn't feel comfortable

fred