AA rolls-out freewheeling hub to rescue EVs and SUVs

[Mike Ruff, GW editor]

The AA is to roll out a ‘freewheeling hub’ to allow its patrols to safely tow vehicles which normally cannot be lifted, including electric vehicles (E
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[Meat-Head]

Thats a great invention, doubtless the inventor will make any money out of it
Unlike a singer who covers some one else’s song and they both get paid.

So to get this clear, somewhere someone will have a car that they paid
£150,000 or more for, that is unmoveable, The Alcohol Anonymous come out
Move said stranded vehicle with something that was developed in someones shed
Using wood?

Makes you think, would “Lutrica McNeal” approve, after been stranded

[Eddie Bamber]

Using this system, AA vehicles will now have to carry two multi-fit wheels instead of one. Add to that all the hub adaptors for various vehicles. AA vans are already right on the weight limit with the fold away towing dolly so something must be removed from the van to compensate for this extra weight. I believe the Patrols are being asked to sacrifice their own spare wheel. Instead of messing about with these hub things, the AA should invest in recovery trucks capable of moving 4×4’s and electric vehicles and stop messing about with this Meccano contraption. These are an accident waiting to happen.

[Alan Taylor]

Steve is a top guy , remember him when I worked for the AA this wheel saves using a truck , good idea

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