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Old 05-19-2007, 07:50 PM   #1
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I am going to go look at a used Roadmaster tow dolly tomorrow and have a question that I can't find the answer to - if the dolly does not have brakes, is it possible to buy a kit to add brakes? I called Camping World to ask them since they carry Roadmaster dollies and the guy on the phone said "Sure - we have regular magnetic mount lights and a deluxe kit with a nice plastic carrying case" ... obviously not what I was looking for. Anothe place I called suggested using a Brake Buddy or similar in the car - but since those are set up to use all the car's brakes, and with a tow dolly only the rear brakes would be activated, adjustment might be an issue.

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I am going to go look at a used Roadmaster tow dolly tomorrow and have a question that I can't find the answer to - if the dolly does not have brakes, is it possible to buy a kit to add brakes? I called Camping World to ask them since they carry Roadmaster dollies and the guy on the phone said "Sure - we have regular magnetic mount lights and a deluxe kit with a nice plastic carrying case" ... obviously not what I was looking for. Anothe place I called suggested using a Brake Buddy or similar in the car - but since those are set up to use all the car's brakes, and with a tow dolly only the rear brakes would be activated, adjustment might be an issue.

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Brakes could be added but it will cost you as much again as you will pay for the tow dollie. Recommend you find a tow dollie with brakes already on the unit.
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