Can one person load a tow dolly?

[riverforest]

another question you might ask is "can one person maneuver said tow dolly when your done with it" some are heavy and you have to park, store it somewhere...

[EdInArk]

Originally Posted by riverforest

another question you might ask is "can one person maneuver said tow dolly when your done with it" some are heavy and you have to park, store it somewhere...

I put a jack with a wheel, from Northern Tools, on ours, and it's easy to move for me, and I'm in terrible physical shape. I also have a trailer hitch on the toad if it has to go far. At home, I have a trailer hitch on my lawn tractor. One adapts.

[Unicorn Driver]

Good question Riverforest. Edinark answered it :-)

[2 cats]

When I had my Acme I tack welded 4 pcs of 1" black pipe across the frame where the tires sat when perfectly centered. 1 on each side of the tires with a little bit to spare. Wife would drive on as I guided her. It was almost self centering. They car could never slide sideways if wet or whatever. Guy that bought it was going to grind the tack welds on 2 and move for a bit wider tire. He loved the idea. He had the identicle dolly stolen and was replacing it. I 4 down now.

[Unicorn Driver]

That was a great idea with the pipes.
Bad form the dolly was boosted though.

[2 cats]

Bought a harbor freight 2 wheel long handled trailer dolly. Stored on pullout tray under motorhome. Always worried sbout dropping tow dolly on my foot. It worked great.

[EdInArk]

Originally Posted by 2 cats

Bought a harbor freight 2 wheel long handled trailer dolly. Stored on pullout tray under motorhome. Always worried sbout dropping tow dolly on my foot. It worked great.

I've got one of those too. It works very well, but I couldn't figure out a good way to carry it with us.

[Robf]

Originally Posted by pushtrk99

We have a Demco dolly and I almost always load myself as wife puts stuff packed away for next campground, I always stop at first rest area to check straps usually a click or 2 on ratchets then they usually stay tight -EVERYONE should check even if 4 down -I have seen numerous people with problems because the pin did not lock in or strap was no retightened -Either way safe travels !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent advise, when I dolly towed I normally loaded it myself and I would do the same, stop and check !!! Now that I tow 4 down I still stop and check.....sure doesn't hurt.

[2 cats]

Originally Posted by EdInArk

I've got one of those too. It works very well, but I couldn't figure out a good way to carry it with us.

My Acme dolly had the loading ramps that stored on the tongue. If the dolly wouldn't have fit underneath, I was going to strap it to the stored ramps. Might be able to rework the handle so it attaches with spring clips or something to break down easily to haul. After using it the first time I would have done anything not to leave it behind.

[EdInArk]

Originally Posted by 2 cats

My Acme dolly had the loading ramps that stored on the tongue. If the dolly wouldn't have fit underneath, I was going to strap it to the stored ramps. Might be able to rework the handle so it attaches with spring clips or something to break down easily to haul. After using it the first time I would have done anything not to leave it behind.

I considered trying to put it on the ladder. I also considered using big wing nuts on the handle. Since putting the swivel wheel / jack on front, though, it actually moves around pretty easily.

[blueridge-fl]

Originally Posted by mrfix

Yes, I did it for over a year, just line yourself up and drive on, put the straps on and plug in the lights , I had a Mastertow and it was a piece of cake. Now I tow 4 down and it takes me longer to hook up and unhook, the biggest difference is I don't have to deal with the dolly while on site. I would dolly again without hesitation.

It takes you longer to hook up a flat tow than load a tow dolly?