A - Frame

[Wentzel]

Hi,

I want to biuld myself a proper a -frame for my beetle and was wondering if someone can help out with dimensions, specs or pics. I was thinking of using exhaust pipe and bend it where needed adding the needed brackets and cross supports etc, or will it be to weak for this purpose.

P.S. I hate towing it but the fuel $$ is a problem . . .

Thanks in advance.

[Blitzkrieg]

Hehehehe a few Sundays ago I had one very scary experience with an A-frame, but if you make one up using proper steel etc, it should last a long while

We towed my white fasty from Orkney to Pretoria (thanks Pine!!) using an A-frame with no hassles whatsoever

[4agedub]

Rather spend the time and build yourself a trailer.

[Wentzel]

Hi,

Yes a trailer can work better but big $$ and I heard that it is difficult te register home made trailers these days. I will think about it, maybe an better option. Any Plans, pics of trailers??

[Riftvalleyvw]

If what you want is the towing atachment for a beetle that hooks up at the front beam, I have plans. What format do you want them in? What type of hitch is on the car? Ball? of pintle?

[Aircooledwannabee]

Trailers especially home made are a drag to get through roadworthy and it's another license to be taken out on yearly basis. Nice strong A-frame, yup thats how I'd go.

[Riftvalleyvw]

This is the one that I make. It is made from 1-1/2" or 40mm water pipe. works good.

[Wentzel]

Hi,

Thanks unfortunately I'm unable to see the pics but any plans or advice will be welcome. Wat format you got?

Thank you
Regards

[Riftvalleyvw]

Ok Ill break it down into drawings that will fit and post it here and e-mail it to you.

[CHARLIE COOPER]

i once towed a bug from cape town to jhb no problems
just make it strong

[Riftvalleyvw]

Here are the plans.
Jim

[Rassie]

Thanks for the plans, I emailed them to a friend of mine in JHB, received the frame today!

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[retrovan]

Your friend put in the right cross braces, you should be save with it.
Here is the thread of the A-Frame I made, but upgraded it to be able to tow beetle or bus.

http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =4&t=22298

Will be putting the drawing up on the above thread for others soon.

Or if others want one, will get my welding guy to make up some....

Herman

[Rassie]

Incidently the frame was made up also by Herman, but Herman in Kempton

So if there are JHB based members here in need of this I am sure he will be able to assist, he does this kind of manufacturing. I have no clue as to what it would cost.

[Bratjie]

Hi Wentzel, I have both basic frames, one for the beam attachment and the other for the front bumper bracket attachment, you're more than welcome to borrow and copy, one 1 condition though - he-he, You have to come with your turbo bug lol. Just joking but you're still welcome.