Towing a Patrol using a Patrol

[dom14]

Hey Guys,

I've been wondering about the methods that might be available to tow a vehicle with another vehicle,
without having access to any special gear(towing cable excluded).

Whether it is legal or not, is it possible to safely tow one vehicle using another one using the attachment similar to
a trailer tow bar as in below images/videos?

How legal is it here in Australia(generally) if it's properly secured like a trailer?

Any thoughts?

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[GQtdauto]

See plenty nomads towing a small SUV behind their Winnebago and smaller motor homes so must be legal , not sure what modifications are required though .

[dom14]

See plenty nomads towing a small SUV behind their Winnebago and smaller motor homes so must be legal , not sure what modifications are required though .

Yeah, I thought it should be legal, provided it is properly secured.
I would imagine it would attract the stare of a cop or two.

I guess there might be some weight restrictions for the one being towed comparing to the towing vehicle.

I think attaching the towing gear to the back of the vehicle being towed is better than attaching to the front.

What do you think?!

[PeeBee]

One question is whether the vehicle is occupied or not. If its occupied, then presumably there is someone in it who can steer 'assist' and also brake, but if not, the front wheels would have to be locked somehow and i don't know if the simple steering lock would suffice, certainly tow trucks rope the steering wheel, plus if the vehicle is heavier than the GCM, gross combined mass, plus if the towed vehicle exceeds the braked/unbraked parameters similar to a trailer. Few 'maybe items', I don't really know. I carry a length of water pipe with load rated 'eyes' just for a fixed hard tow situation, and know it makes the towing easier than having a jerky strap set-up, but again, unsure if its legal or not.

[the evil twin]

The towing apparatus must comply to A.S. and the towing vehicle equipped for electronic or other independant control of the towed vehicle brakes IE over-rider braking is not permitted.
In addition, the vehicle under tow must also be fitted with a breakaway system to apply the brakes if it becomes disconnected.

[the evil twin]

snip... I carry a length of water pipe with load rated 'eyes' just for a fixed hard tow situation, and know it makes the towing easier than having a jerky strap set-up, but again, unsure if its legal or not.

It is illegal but I totally agree that it makes towing easier.
Finding suitable attachment points on the disabled vehicle can be an issue unless like me the vehicle has a 2 inch Reece point in the centre of the bullbar or somesuch other setup

[dom14]

The towing apparatus must comply to A.S. and the towing vehicle equipped for electronic or other independant control of the towed vehicle brakes IE over-rider braking is not permitted.
In addition, [the vehicle under tow must also be fitted with a breakaway system to apply the brakes if it becomes disconnected.

I didn't quite understand that bit.

[MB]

I must be spaz, I did comprehendy Domstir :-)

[dom14]

I must be spaz, I did comprehendy Domstir :-)

I do now Sir.
I was bit low on glucose after putting myself on green vegie only diet to lose the extra ten kilos I put over the winter.
Until my liver adapts to the low glucose level in the blood and start breakdown the fats in my fat arse, I'll be bit retarded, I'm afraid.
The reason I got it right now is 'cos I had couple of teaspoons of peanut butter half hour ago.

[dom14]

The towing apparatus must comply to A.S. and the towing vehicle equipped for electronic or other independant control of the towed vehicle brakes IE over-rider braking is not permitted.
In addition, the vehicle under tow must also be fitted with a breakaway system to apply the brakes if it becomes disconnected.

Does that mean the trailers also legally suppose to have a system to automatically apply brakes if the trailer breaks away?