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Old 12-28-2015, 12:40 AM   #17
Floats
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Default Re: My tow bar bracket setup on bumper

Hi Houdini,
I am not sure how the two cars are attached, you must use a A frame as in post #11. When going around a corner the second car will turn the other way for a few second before following the leader. Remember, when you turn the lead car, say left., the front wheels start moving left, the rear wheels will follow BUT the tail end of the car will move slightly to the right. The more the overhang the more the tow ball will move the opposite way, therefor when turning, the rear car will turn slightly to the right before following the leader to the left. The second car will follow in the tracks of the front car. It will not cut the corner like a two wheel trailer. The longer the over hang and the longer the tow bar, the greater the initial opposite reaction of the rear car. Therefor dont make you A frame to long.
Things to note with A frame towing, the rear car's caster and toe in must be correct, the rear car will follow your track( not perfectly but much closer than you think) and you cannot, must not, shall not, will not revers because of the caster, the rear car steering could be damaged. If the rig is in a straight line and you must revers, push back slowly with a helper keeping the steering straight and the rig in a straight line.
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