| Tow Dolly [message #151836] |
Mon, 05 December 2011 21:50  |
PettyVTX
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Looking to purchase a Tow Dolly. Any ideas on brands good or bad? I really would like to get surge brakes instead of electric and not have to disconnect power to the brakes to tow it empty. Any comments on brakes? Anybody selling?
Thanks for the input.
Ted
Ex Avion now looking for a 23'
Jeep Wrangler Towd
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tow Dolly [message #151864 is a reply to message #151836] |
Tue, 06 December 2011 06:38  |
jhbridges
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There was a guy in G'ville across from Lowe's who had a bunch of them. I rented one off him a while back. I'll look when I go by there in a day or three.
--johnny
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From: Ted Petty <PettyVTX@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2011 10:50 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Tow Dolly
Looking to purchase a Tow Dolly. Any ideas on brands good or bad? I really would like to get surge brakes instead of electric and not have to disconnect power to the brakes to tow it empty. Any comments on brakes? Anybody selling?
Thanks for the input.
Ted
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| Re: Tow Dolly [message #152269 is a reply to message #151836] |
Fri, 09 December 2011 13:06 |
Larry C
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Looking to purchase a Tow Dolly. Any ideas on brands good or bad? >>CLIP<< Any comments on brakes?
I bought a used Kar Kaddy some years ago from the folks across the street. They were RVers from a long time back and towards the time I bought the Dolly from them, they had become full timers.
The Kar Kaddy can get parts anytime, is well built, and the wheels will steer. Most Dollys have fixed wheels, I am not sure if this means anything to you, it tends to keep the turns under control and follow better, I think.
I have never had a problem with this unit and it is relatively easy to load/secure the car and vise versa.
Mine did not come with brakes, I have the after market that utilizes the cars brakes. It would be easier if you can get the brakes on the dolly.
The Dolly is upwards of 10+ years old now and still giving great service and has helped with towing some side jobs around as well.
I recommend the KarKaddy or look for some of its features on what you do look seriously at. Car Dollys are not created equal and there is a big difference in build.
If you have any questions we can chat sometime if you like.
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| Re: Tow Dolly [message #152275 is a reply to message #152269] |
Fri, 09 December 2011 13:38 |
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I had one which I used to transport cars from a dealership to my shop for repair. It had a floating deck on it. Don't know if it was defective or what but sometimes in a tight turn (usually while backing) the deck would pivot and the dolly fenders would touch the car on the dolly.
Sully
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Seattle, Wa.
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| Re: Tow Dolly [message #152284 is a reply to message #152275] |
Fri, 09 December 2011 14:36 |
Bob de Kruyff
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| sgltrac wrote on Fri, 09 December 2011 12:38 |
I had one which I used to transport cars from a dealership to my shop for repair. It had a floating deck on it. Don't know if it was defective or what but sometimes in a tight turn (usually while backing) the deck would pivot and the dolly fenders would touch the car on the dolly.
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Common problem especially for 96 wide units. That is also aggravated if you do not secure the steering wheel.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: Tow Dolly [message #152287 is a reply to message #152275] |
Fri, 09 December 2011 14:52 |
Larry C
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Oh I did not mention, the Kar Kaddy is not supposed to be backed up, for the obvious reasons this gentleman mentioned.
Gatsbys' CRUISER 08-18-04
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Remflex Manifold gaskets
CampGrounds needed, Add yours to "PLACES" />
http://www.gmceast.com/travel
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| Re: Tow Dolly [message #152292 is a reply to message #152287] |
Fri, 09 December 2011 15:21 |
Bob de Kruyff
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| Larry C wrote on Fri, 09 December 2011 13:52 |
Oh I did not mention, the Kar Kaddy is not supposed to be backed up, for the obvious reasons this gentleman mentioned.
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I have never been successful in backing up any kind of a tow dolly--at least with a vehicle on it. To me, it's one of the biggest downsides of a tow dolly esp if you don't plan ahead.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: Tow Dolly [message #152434 is a reply to message #152401] |
Sat, 10 December 2011 16:14 |
Larry C
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I had to back up early one morning on a deserted road to make a turn I passed. WIth the Kar Kaddie, you are not advised to back up and that is a good warning.
I only had to back up about 20 feet so I very slowly and as straight as possible, backed her up so I could make the turn.
I would say, its not impossible but not practical to back up unless there is absolutely no traffic and you have a lot of time.
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74 GLACIER X, 260/455-APC-4 Bagg'r
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