Winnebago now have their own A-Frame towing system which is extremely easy to use. If you wish to tow a vehicle behind your motorhome, the simplest and most trouble free way is to flat tow as shown in the picture below. Flat towing is where the towed vehicle is towed on all four wheels. When flat towing, you get minimal sway and the towed vehicle tracks best behind the motorhome. The setup is far quicker and easier to use compared to towing the vehicle on a trailer. You do however have to check with the manufacturer to ensure that it is OK to flat tow as some get into transmission oil overheating problems.

Winnebago are using the Roadmaster system featuring the "autowlok" adjustment. This allows the arms of the "A" frame to be adjusted for an easy, one person hookup. You simply drive the towed vehicle near the back of the motorhome, then adjust the stainless steel inner arms to reach the frame – with the setup being self locking once the motorhome commences towing the vehicle. The stainless steel inner arms assures the user of trouble free operation, with the outer body of the "A" frame being powder coated for maximum protection.

To comply with Australian and State Regulations, the “A” frame must be complemented with an independent braking system if the towed vehicle weighs more than 750 kilograms. The braking system is air operated. If your RV does not have air brakes, a compressor is fitted in line to activate the brake peddle of the car directly from the braking system of the motorhome. Each time you use the brakes on your motorhome, a piston in the towed vehicle operates the brakes. Finally, the lighting system of the towed vehicle is wired so that it can be plugged into the motorhome – as you would for a trailer.

If you would like to see more pictures showing the setup infine detail there is lots more info on the Winnebago website. The complete system is available from Winnebago Spare Parts at Emu Plains - talk to Don or Shane as both are experts on A-Frames - 02 4735 8116. The email contact is direct to spares is spareparts@winnebago.com.au.