4. 2000 MASTER TOW Trailer . This should mean that the top ‘click’ on the ratchet is now clear of the bumper, but I won’t know till I tow the Volt again- which won’t be for quite some time. And some dollies have very long ‘necks’ which add even more length. He was also towing a full size truck 4-down with a second Harley in the bed of that truck. We love hugging scenic, curvy roads with the wind in our hair and a smile on our faces. Take your car tow dolly, for example. In the event that you’ve purchased a used car tow dolly, you’ll need to pay close attention to your dolly’s preventative maintenance needs. Recently sold it as I now have 2 vehicles that I can tow 4 down. MINI) may not honor repair warranties on cars that are towed 4-down as it may damage the transmission. But so far we have not encountered that.The tightest campsite we stayed in was in Colorado Springs. $1,250. Our coach is 36 feet long (35’10” to be exact) and so far, we have had no problem storing our dolly on our site at campgrounds. My new stehl required the axle frame to be heated and bent to correct a severe toe in condition. One that enables you to really explore all of the places you’ve always wanted to see.
Mostly in dollars, but as mentioned earlier, we also felt towing 4-down wouldn’t protect our MINI as well as if it was mounted on a tow dolly.Also, keep in mind that much of the expense with a 4-down set up is sunk into modifying a specific vehicle. Dolly . Plus, you’re also less likely to get dirty.As you’ve probably gathered by now, like anything in the RV world there really is no “one size fits all” or “best way” for towing either. The tow dolly tends to cut the corner a touch more than the rear wheels of the coach. This is a point worth considering, as doing all of your errands and exploring in a gas guzzling truck might not be ideal if fuel economy is important to you.Of course, a truck might be your preferred runaround vehicle. This could be a factor when navigating parking lots and other tight spaces.As an aside, we like that our coach also has a built-in rear camera. Browse Master Tow Equipment. I guess he found the towing combo that worked for him!So in summary, whether to tow four down or with a tow dolly (or trailer) all comes down to your personal preference, needs and budget. Many campgrounds offer large sites that can easily accommodate RVs, dollies and a tow vehicle. We enjoy our Tiffin motorhome, MINI and tow dolly. The biggest pros for a tow dolly are lower cost and flexibility in the cars that can be towed.Cons to towing 4 down are the higher cost of purchase/installation and the need to modify your tow vehicle. We’d love to hear your stories12. Good luck with all your planning and let us know in the comments below what TOAD and towing method you choose to go with and why.
Why a fixed pan Tow Dolly is best… Towing Volt on a Dolly- Lessons Learned After towing the Volt 1400 miles with the Demco dolly, there are important lessons to be learned for those considering dolly … multiple kayaks), a trailer is probably your best bet. A lot of vehicles are covered under warranty when towing but always check with your vehicle manufacturer first! We immediately replaced the second tire/wheel when we arrived at our destination in Lake Tahoe and felt more confident having the two brand new tires. We felt the tow dolly would do a better job of protecting the MINI while being hauled around the country behind our coach!Yes, it does take more time and is a little more work to load the car onto the dolly than simply hooking up direct to the coach with four down.
Yes, I still use the safety chains (and now you see why it is so necessary), but the principle is important.So, after I can immobilize the front wheels from steering movement and center the straps, I expect my future dolly towing of the Volt will be less stressful. We’ve compiled the 21 most common questions we get about towing with a dolly versus 4 down and shared our answers here.But first, if you haven’t already made a firm decision on which vehicle you plan to tow, you might like to start by reading our “It’s a good place to start. Why? We sold our dolly for $750 recouping most of our initial investment after over three years of use. It took me much longer in the early days when I was new at it. If the tow dolly’s mechanical problem is minor and the combination can be safely driven, proceed to the nearest U-Haul location, get help at myuhaul.com or call Roadside Assistance at 1-800-528-0355. The set up for towing 4 down was a lot more money than the tow dolly was.