The National Caravan and Recreational Vehicle Towing Guide

A motor vehicle can be flat-towed behind a motorhome using a device commonly known as an A-frame. An A-frame consists of a triangle-shaped frame which provides a means of towing another vehicle without lifting the towed vehicle off the ground.

There are a number of strict legal and safety requirements of A-frame towing which you must need to consider however could include but are not limited to:

• Gaining approval to tow with the use of an A-frame;
• Attachment mechanism requirements for both the towing and the towed vehicles;
• Dimension requirements;
• Towing ratio requirements;
• Braking, lighting, signage & steering requirements and
• Manufacturers’ requirements.

Vehicle owners must check with the relevant road authority of their state/territory to determine the requirements of A-frame towing and if it is acceptable.