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MTK46 · 07-17-2017, 04:12 PM

I bought a used 2009 that has surge drum brakes. My question deals with tieing the steering wheel. I have no owners manual for my year dolly. The online manual for a new models talks about locking the steering wheel. As my 2013 Ford Edge is none locking I did as some else and used the seat belt to tie my steering wheel for my first trip.
Problem is as the steering wheel still tries to turn I found it wearing on the leather wrap of the steering wheel.

#1 question how do others tie your steering wheel?
#2 question are there some out there that don't tie your steering wheel?

FYI I have 20" tires so my vehicle sits very close the the tow dolly wheels.

Only other problem I had was having two brand new tires fail on the same side.
Last one blew the fender off.

Lucky there was no damage to my toad.

MTK46 · 07-19-2017, 04:43 PM

Anyone?

**CLIFFTALL** · 07-19-2017, 05:10 PM

Sorry to see that no one has responded. Here's a link to previous threads here that may have an answer for you.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Kar+...earch=irv2.com

TripleGGG · 07-19-2017, 07:15 PM

My steering wheel locks on my Buick and I use the seat belt for a little added extra security. Not the best option. When I was in the automobile business and moved a lot of cars I used something like this. Not promoting this company as I've never bought from them, they just came up first when I googled the item. I will probably order something like this to not cause issues with my steering wheel.

http://www.truckntow.com/tow-chains-...eel-locks.html

twinboat · 07-19-2017, 07:58 PM

Are you sure the dolly tires are steering ? And if they are, are the rubbing something on the car ?

I don't have a steering dolly but I do have a turntable type. I have no steering lock and don't tie it. Works fine.

MTK46 · 07-20-2017, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleGGG

My steering wheel locks on my Buick and I use the seat belt for a little added extra security. Not the best option. When I was in the automobile business and moved a lot of cars I used something like this. Not promoting this company as I've never bought from them, they just came up first when I googled the item. I will probably order something like this to not cause issues with my steering wheel.

Steering Wheel Locks | Truck n Tow.com

Thanks for the site but that wouldn't work on my steering wheel. Mine isn't open like that on the bottom.

MTK46 · 07-20-2017, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by twinboat

Are you sure the dolly tires are steering ? And if they are, are the rubbing something on the car ?

I don't have a steering dolly but I do have a turntable type. I have no steering lock and don't tie it. Works fine.

My wheels are steering & not hitting anything on the car. Does the manual on your tow dolly say to tie or lock the steering wheel ?

DonDee · 07-20-2017, 01:15 PM

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/71...s-Kk460ss.html

MTK46 · 07-20-2017, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DonDee

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/71...s-Kk460ss.html

Yes I have that one which is for a new one. Mine is eight years old. Only difference is I have drum brakes not disc. After that they are the same.

twinboat · 07-20-2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MTK46

My wheels are steering & not hitting anything on the car. Does the manual on your tow dolly say to tie or lock the steering wheel ?

My manual does not mention it at all. I used it with the steering locked for quite a few trips.

One day after some tight manuvers, the lock jambed up. I freed it up and it no longer locks.

The new manual, I looked at online, now says to tie your steering wheel. I still don't. It tracks fine.