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08-31-2017, 10:24 PM
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Tow Dolly Brakes
Newbie question ... we are going to tow our Kia Soul via tow dolly ... question is recommendation re: brakes on dolly and/or which dolly ... what is your recommendation ... bought a dolly without brakes and now realize an expensive mistake ... must purchase dolly WITH brakes and sell the one we purchased at a loss, of course ... Help, please and thank you ... Susan
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08-31-2017, 10:34 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Required in some states and necessary everywhere.
I have yet to understand why people notice that you need more power to accelerate when towing a towed, then think they don't need more stopping power with a towed attached.
The laws of physics aren't suspended when towing.
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2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft, HWH Active Air
Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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09-01-2017, 07:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mermaids
Newbie question ... we are going to tow our Kia Soul via tow dolly ... question is recommendation re: brakes on dolly and/or which dolly ... what is your recommendation ... bought a dolly without brakes and now realize an expensive mistake ... must purchase dolly WITH brakes and sell the one we purchased at a loss, of course ... Help, please and thank you ... Susan
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Good morning. Yes, you need brakes. I have a Demco Kar Kaddy and love it. It costs more than many but tows like a dream. You'll hardly know it's behind you. It has steering and tracks right along with the tow vehicle. Good luck.
Michael
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09-01-2017, 08:40 AM
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I tow my Kia Soul on a Stehl Tow Dolly, with surge, disk brakes.
25,000 miles and counting. The web site says they are sold in every state.
http://www.stehltow.com/
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09-01-2017, 10:50 AM
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Location: West Palm Beach, FL. USA
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Several dolly brands have optional brakes. Are you sure they aren't available for the one you bought? It's basically just a swap of the wheel hubs for a braked type, plus some wiring.
If you want to get a new dolly with brakes, I would suggest a major brand such as Master Tow, Stehl, or Kar Kaddy
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Gary Brinck
Former owner of 2004 American Tradition and several other RVs
Home is West Palm Beach, FL
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09-01-2017, 01:09 PM
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My neighbor has towed his Kia Soul on a 2014 Master Tow dolly with surge brakes at least 30k miles in the last 3 years with no problems at all. He is very happy with both.
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2006 National Sea Breeze 1350
Orange Park, FL
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09-02-2017, 01:56 PM
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Hi Susan!  Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
I can't answer your dolly questions! Personally, I would never use one! Keep her between the ditches!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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09-02-2017, 02:45 PM
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Check to see if your dolly has the mounting brackets for brakes, it may be cheaper to add them to your current dolly than sell for a loss and repurchase.
What brand is it?
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2018 Chevrolet Colorado Toad
Roadmaster Tow Setup
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09-02-2017, 10:50 PM
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It is a custom made dolly ... newbie mistake ... we are learning 
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09-02-2017, 10:51 PM
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That's what we are looking for now !!! Thanks !!!
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09-03-2017, 05:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mermaids
It is a custom made dolly ... newbie mistake ... we are learning |
Brakes can be added, contact the facility that made the dolly. Surge couples can be bought and added as well as brake brackets or simply swap out the axle. I would trade off the close of each approach.
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2015 Tiffin Phaeton 40QBH
2018 Chevrolet Colorado Toad
Roadmaster Tow Setup
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09-06-2017, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Pittsburgh PA
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Tow Dolly Brakes
We have had the Acme EZTow Dolly for at least 8 years and have not had any problems. Bought with surge brakes and have replaced them once, and tires twice. Would buy it again! Parts and tires easily available. We tow a 2003 Honda Accord.
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09-07-2017, 01:57 PM
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Stehl electric brakes.
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09-07-2017, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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OP says it's a custom made dolly. They need to find the manufacturer of the axle and see if new backing plates with brakes are available.
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2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft, HWH Active Air
Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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