A Frame suitable cars

[Dot]

I know the Suzuki's are able to be A framed but what other makes are suitable ? i.e Mazda, Toyota etc

[T1 Terry]

check out the A frame suppliers, they have a list of vehicles suitable for "A" framing. Be aware, auto front wheel drives can not be "A" framed without the addition of a special electric lubrication pump. Without the engine turning there is no oil pumped through the transmission and bearings/ushes grab and weld after only a few kms. Very expensive repairs

[Dot]

Do I really trust any sales person?? I really wanted "personal" experiences..

[Wilbor]

Check out the hitch n go site, they have a list of cars and models suitable for a framing. I don't have a hitch n go but their vehicle list is pretty comprehensive. We tow an auto Suzie, gearbox in park, transfer case in neutral, key to accessories to disable the steering lock. Have to start the engine every 300 klm or so to get the oil around everything. Once set up double check everything

[SteveW]

1st question - and important: Are you buying new or second hand.
2nd Question - equally important: Automatic or manual.

[Dot]

1st question - and important: Are you buying new or second hand.
2nd Question - equally important: Automatic or manual.

1st Q/ Most likely a near new or low k's
2nd Q/ Depends on the brand of the car but either would do. G likes an auto but I am not bothered.

[Chuck]

Try this link Dot...

http://www.hitchngo.com.au/aframe_vehicles.html

[SteveW]

If you want auto you're mostly going to end up with a Suzuki Vitara - and that's not a bad thing at all. Otherwise, in manual, be guided by the choices described in the Hitch'n'go site. Irrespective of which brand of A-Frame you end up with, the Hitch'n'go site is a good reference point. If you ring Gary from Hitch'n'go in Queensland, he will talk to you for as long as it takes.

When it comes to which brake system (Hitch'n'go is simple - some of the others require expensive braking set-ups) the simple brake system, i.e. over run tugging on a cable, will be more than adequate for towing behind the bus. For those who tow behind a light weight MH, the more sophisticated braking systems can be an advantage.

[Greynomad]

Dot,
In addition to the Vitara, which is a well appointed 4WD, there is the lighter but more basic Jimny.
It weighs only 1tonne, and I believe the new auto version can be flat-towed. (Our 2007 model can't.)
I also believe the current new price is not much different to the $22,000 we paid.
Not sure of comparative price of Vitara...
On price alone it's worth further thought!
If you prefer more luxury, think Vitara, but be aware of weight difference. Towing will be affected.
Do your own research...

[BruceS]

You know I can never understand really why anyone would want a fairly expensive, newish vehicle as a 'toad'.
Let's face it .... for long distances it will just be towed........... for short distances it might be driven (sometimes).
I realise some do a multitude of miles around the district with it but a lot I've seen just use it to go to the shops or for a look around town.
A goodish $500 jalopy would do the job??
Spend the other $21,500 on Mother's day presents.......... (buy more brownie points!)