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Larry & Rita · 08-09-2012, 04:35 PM

OK We have
Step 1, Put sticks and bricks up for sale;
Step 2, Bought a small car to tow
Step 3, Now we need to get a Tow Dolly and have the new car wired for towing.
Where do I go that I can get the work and Dolly for less than a kings ransom ?
I thought about U-Haul or Camping World, unless someone on this forum has a better answer.

trackman · 08-09-2012, 05:11 PM

If you use a tow dolly you will not have to wire the car

Larry & Rita · 08-09-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trackman

If you use a tow dolly you will not have to wire the car

Darn it's tough being NEW.
I thought the brake lights on the car needed to show when you step on the brakes.

Dunner · 08-09-2012, 06:20 PM

The dolly will have it's own lights.

frankdamp · 08-09-2012, 08:25 PM

Will you be transferring the elevator you had installed on the Newmar to your next purchase, Larry?

There's a 36' DP for sale privately in our neighborhood (a CC Inspire). If that might meet your needs for full-timing, send me an e-mail and I'll pass on the details to you.

Scarab0088 · 08-09-2012, 08:42 PM

There's lots of options and opinions...Like for a new dolly, you can spend a little or spend a lot ($1,600-$6,000+)

Just search this forum for "Tow Dolly"

Here's a long and informative thread:
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f85/need-...uy-118456.html

I and many here, have an EZE-Tow from Acme.
See it here: Car Tow Dolly -The Lightest and Toughest Tow Dolly For All Car Towing Needs - Acme Car Tow Dolly Company
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It's very different from most other dolly's with no rotating pan (reduces risk of fender/dolly impact) and has surge disc brakes (fully automatic, self adjusting and no electrical controller needed).

Here's an idea...I did this: Go to U-Haul and rent a dolly for a trip with the car you intend to tow...see for yourself what a dolly tow is like. I did this more than once and found it was well suited for me. I bought the EZE-Tow knowing that I did not want to flat-tow or use a full car trailer.

Good luck

Scarab0088 · 08-09-2012, 08:48 PM

Hey...Wait...did I get punked?

Larry (611 posts, senior member and iRV2 supporter) asking if he should buy a dolly from U-Haul or another idea?
Thanks, to Frank for pointing out the obvious

I yeah, I think I've fallen for it...pffffft