Update On the Tow A Frame Smartglide A Frame

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Update On the Tow A Frame Smartglide A Frame

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Жыл бұрын

I thought I'd update you on our Tow A Frame Smartglide A Frame. We had the original Tough Tow fitted back in 2015 on our then new VW Up! We had the system upgraded to the Smartglide system in 2020.
For all enquiries on the Smartglide contact:
Tow A Frame
Mike Northeast
Mobile +447742667681
mike@towaframe.com
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@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Ooops. A note about the R Clips from Mike Northeast (I called them split pins!). "We would say if anyone has any issue step one would be contact the installation centre - and or get serviced, and we take it from there - its not very common at all, maybe since 2017 we only had 3 people from memory with this issue, and to be honest , if you were local we would have you in, check all pins are correct size (new batch and the zinc plating may be thicker) and ensure all the holes are clean and well lubricated and if need be run a ream through all the holes to ensure no debris or corrosion causing the binding. If you are local we can do this at our Hayling island HQ PO11 for you, but if you can add something to put this into perspective - none of the people who contacted me worried have the issue - thank you and let me know when down and we can get it checked/serviced ok, thanks Mike"

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the captions, I somehow managed to leave them on when I uploaded! That will teach me to upload in a hurry!

@philaitch8586 Жыл бұрын

I find them hilarious, how the AI can get it so wrong sometimes.

@Sid-and-Nancy Жыл бұрын

I thought i had switched on KZfaq subtitles 😂🤣😂

@davidwilliams706 Жыл бұрын

Glad you told us, I kept hitting the subtitles button thinking it was my phone😂

@jonesclanontheroadmoho Жыл бұрын

Just been down to Tow A Frame down to Portsmouth 12th and watched Bobby fit it to our VW UP, had a great day. Watch for our vid with new fitting positions, of the accelerometer control and vacuum pump. Catch you soon Dave, Julie, and Toby the woof

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Great, I'll watch out for that.

@davidl1338 Жыл бұрын

I use split pins/R clips on a storage locker and have to remove them each time I access that particular locker and have a "handy hint" to remove & stop them being lost when removed .... Use a carabineer and hook the clip end. Then you can pull on the carabineer to remove the pin (much easier then pulling the clip itself). When off, the clip is then safely stored on the carabineer and won't get lost (or swallowed in your case ;) ). Then when ready, push it back in place, open the carabineer to separate. I've been using that method for a few months now and it is so much better then having to search around where I put the clips each time. Hook the carabineer on your keyring and everything is kept neatly together.

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@kimdeabill8540 Жыл бұрын

We absolutely love ours, it's brilliant.

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

It is good isn't it. 👍

@kimdeabill8540 Жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo thanks for the recommendation. X

@lindabateman1357 Жыл бұрын

Great video Bob! I have a Tow A Frame too and I have been having issues with one side button not popping up to lock the leg when I drive the van forward. Hope that makes sense! Your method of extending and locking the legs before hitching to the van is way better! I’ll try that in future. Many thanks for all your incredibly useful videos! Keep up the good work!

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Contact Tow A Frame they can clean it up for you.

@tinacloud8466 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous video. We are still hoping to get ourselves this setup this year hopefully and I find this really helpful. I want to be as confident as Mister in at least disconnecting this system,should we need to reverse 😊 Huge thanks. Enjoy videos where I learn info’

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Thank you. There's no need to reverse with the car attached. Simply disconnect, wedge up the A Frame and drive the car. Just like a motor mover on a caravan!

@mark-hazelsmotorhomeadventures Жыл бұрын

Hi bob another comprehensive good video like the idea of the D clips with the R clip for extra security . I brought the same A frame on your recommendation 2 things I’ve done though regarding key I had a spare blank key cut but not programmed so it will turn on the car but won’t start it then I use door lock to lock car . And lost so many triangles due to suckers coming loose I’ve now attached the triangles to the sides of number plate with double L shape brackets . Been followed by the police while towing and spoken to a few too and had no issues Them saying as long as triangles are fitted there’s no issues

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Thank you. The blank key is a good idea, I'll get that done when we get home.

@mitchellharrison5492 Жыл бұрын

Hi Captain On my A Frame over here in Oz . The locking rods are fitted with Black rubber Concertina Boots over them , fixed at each end with cable ties . Allows me to really grease up the rods and doesn’t let any salt or grime into the fittings(popped a pic on Facebook ) 👍🏻👍🏻🇦🇺great vid as ever .

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

That's not a bad idea. Might suggest it to Tow A Frame! 👍

@davidl1338 Жыл бұрын

Maybe a useful tip on the UP Car Key? get a "surf key" made. i.e. a key with the blade cut to match the lock but not programmed to the car. You can then use that when towing to keep the ignition on, but it will never start the engine. May be handy for when you park up and some nerdowell sees a car with keys in it and thinks his luck is in. Get a plain flat all-metal blank and it will be clear it is not a "proper" car key.

@peters6601 Жыл бұрын

Concerning the 'Motor Home Towing' sign, Tow A Frame did not supply that sign when I had my car modified in March 2023 at there workshop on Hayling Island. It was suggested that if insurance companies saw a towing sign on the back of the car they could deny a claim as they would assume the car was being illegally towed!!

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I did wonder where that came from. Seems a bit odd, a sign surely can make no difference to wether it's legal or not, especially as your own insurance company has been informed that you tow a car behind you and it's third party cover.

@pageant1fd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob for in-depth video. Personally, i think I’d rather go back to towing a caravan . My motorhome gives me all of the facilities wherever we travel......which is exactly why I changed to a motorhome in the first place. Thanks for showing sir.

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

So does mine but I have the benefit of a small car that we can park almost anywhere.

@alberttickle1106 4 ай бұрын

My LNB frame has locking arms rather than a sprung pin....a bit more robust. Plus the car has an electric connector fitted to the front of the car....then a cable connects to both car and van.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 4 ай бұрын

There are locking pins as well, plus most convertors put sockets in now. Mine was done in 2015.

@grahamdunn5888 Жыл бұрын

My mechanic advised me to remove some of the keys from my key ring as over time the extra weight would damage the ignition lock Great video it was interesting to see how your towing system operates We flat tow a suzuki grand vitara using a Tow Pro Elite system which is attached to our car similar to yours, but has a connection at the tow vehicle which slides into the tow bar, so no tow ball required

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Sounds interesting. Good point about the keys. I ought to separate them, but I'm always loosing them!

@Rolexvangucci 6 ай бұрын

What number plates at the rear towed car or towing car, a caravan/trailer needs the towing car plate.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 6 ай бұрын

Any trailer including an A Frame towed car must have the towing vehicle's number plate on it. Here's my detachable number plate video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZeSorxkrJe9ZHk.html

@johnWest19657 Жыл бұрын

How do you carry on if the cars a push button start no key in ignition,and electric power steering?

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

They can fit an extra switch to allow the steering lock to be disabled.

@lindabateman1357 Жыл бұрын

I have a push button start and electric power steering too. It’s not a problem as there’s a way around it which TowAFrame can sort for you.

@VandromedasTravels Жыл бұрын

Just a shame they don't seem to want to flog the A-frame separately from the full system, really, given that'd be a cracking upgrade from ours, but no way am I changing systems at this stage. I mean, when it works, it's a brilliant thing, cos getting the car lined up with the van can be a proper ache in the wotsits - and that frame itself does away with all the heartache. No "right a bit, back bit, left a bit, come straight, right, right, oh B*gger"! Want!

@dbcooper7326 Жыл бұрын

Would it not be easier to just buy a caravan ? I'd have a fear of looking back and seeing that thing headig back down the M25

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

No. So many reasons. I can maneuver both vehicles as they both have an engine. I can drop the motorhome off for a service and go home in the car and vice versa. I can go places that a big car or motorhome cannot. I don't need to have a large gas guzzler at home when I want to nip down to the shops. It's easy to tow a small trailer than a large one. And when all's said and done I still have a motorhome with all the benefits that has.

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

That has never happened. As in a caravan if it became detached it would be sitting there with brakes applied.

@raylomax7830 Жыл бұрын

Think you need a boot tidy bob lol

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

What do mean, it's tidy when I close it. 😂

@raylomax7830 Жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo I bet Jenny begs to differ, or is it a get away man cave?

@bobmckayfreedom Жыл бұрын

That’s some bunch of keys 😂😂😂

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

One of many!

@bobmckayfreedom Жыл бұрын

Subtitles on it ?

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Rushing to leave this morning forgot to switch the captions off.

@adrianwindo Жыл бұрын

Excellent product unfortunately I’m still waiting for a lottery win. Not a cheap item.

@leerogers8228 7 ай бұрын

Stick it on a table your struggling 😁

@BobEarnshawMoHo 7 ай бұрын

Not the easiest thing to hold.

@lesleywren9523 Жыл бұрын

Hi Bob & Jenny. We have a question regarding towing a small trailer on our motorhome (to transport our 2 travel size mobility scooters) we are newbies, & just wondering if you have any advice. I've been looking for your email but can't find it, hope you don't mind me contacting you via your vlog. Thankyou from Lesley

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

I prefer to be asked on a video, it might help others.

@lesleywren9523 Жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Hi Bob, ok sorry. What do you mean on a video? Sorry to sound thick, lol.

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Like you're commenting here on a video.

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

What's your question?

@lesleywren9523 Жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Hi Bob, yeah sorry i was having a three way conversation regarding it, friend wanted to know if it's legal to tow a trailer with mobility scooters on it, thought of you, & wondered if you knew, as I know you tow a car, although I know it's different as in you tow a car with the A frame, thankyou anyway. X

@Ajt1994 Жыл бұрын

There R clips not split pins

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Yes you're correct. Couldn't think of the name for them! Oh and it should be 'they're' R clips or they are R clips not there R clips. Just picking you up there hope you don’t mind 👍