Hello Forum members,
I recently purchased a universal tow bar with the hopes of getting my little project car, MGB, towable.
I have a few concerns maybe someone could address:
1) Pa law states - from what I could find, that a four down set up > than 3000 lbs. requires a breakaway system - am I to understand that if the towable weighs less than 3000 lbs. I don't need a brake system for the towed object?
2) The tow bar instructions state do not use a tow bar in conjunction with a pick up truck or van - there is not enough weight in the rear end of these vehicles - I figure keeping the tow bar level with a drop down draw bar and the spindly 2000 lbs unladen weight of the MGB would minimize the possible control concerns - I plan on towing it with a gmc sierra1500 extended cab - unless enough of you talk me out of it.
3) I have a pretty good Idea of how I want to design and weld up a base plate - If anyone has already done it, can you please share your experiences, drawings, and bill of materials list.
Any and all of you forum members inputs are welcome - thanks in advance
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I recently purchased a universal tow bar with the hopes of getting my little project car, MGB, towable.
I have a few concerns maybe someone could address:
1) Pa law states - from what I could find, that a four down set up > than 3000 lbs. requires a breakaway system - am I to understand that if the towable weighs less than 3000 lbs. I don't need a brake system for the towed object?
2) The tow bar instructions state do not use a tow bar in conjunction with a pick up truck or van - there is not enough weight in the rear end of these vehicles - I figure keeping the tow bar level with a drop down draw bar and the spindly 2000 lbs unladen weight of the MGB would minimize the possible control concerns - I plan on towing it with a gmc sierra1500 extended cab - unless enough of you talk me out of it.
3) I have a pretty good Idea of how I want to design and weld up a base plate - If anyone has already done it, can you please share your experiences, drawings, and bill of materials list.
Any and all of you forum members inputs are welcome - thanks in advance
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