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Old 10-10-2014, 01:44 PM   #1
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Pulling the toad

Is anyone here pulling a 2014 Toyota Corolla? I'm a newbie to getting our new class A set up for it.

Dealer made an offer for a dolly at around $1600. It has electric brakes. What else do I need? Is there a harness to connect brake lights ?

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Is anyone here pulling a 2014 Toyota Corolla? I'm a newbie to getting our new class A set up for it.

Dealer made an offer for a dolly at around $1600. It has electric brakes. What else do I need? Is there a harness to connect brake lights ?

Thanks In Advance !!

Ken
Another option: Roadmaster makes a baseplate for the '14 Corolla with a manual transmission. If it were me I'd exhaust all flat tow options before considering a dolly...however this is just my opinion...

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The dolly should have its' own brake/stop/turn lights, with either a four flat or seven round plug. No need for the vehicle lights to activate. Although some people like to add those stick on magnetic lights to the back of the vehicle as an extra precaution.
ETA: you will need a brake controller inside the M/H to activate the dolly brakes. Depending on your M/H, you may or may not have a plug for the controller. If not, it will have to be wired in.
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Great product be sure to watch the videos Car Tow Dolly -The Lightest and Toughest Tow Dolly For All Car Towing Needs - Acme Car Tow Dolly Company
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thanks to all for the info !!!!!

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Pulling Toyota Corolla

I have just finished setting up our mh to flat tow a 2014 Corolla. I purchased the base plate from Roadmaster and also decided to install the Roadmaster Invisbrake. Have not towed much distance but so far it is a great setup. Have driven the Corolla about 300 miles without problem. We did have a dolly before but getting a Prius onto the dolly presented problems. Had to put blocks under ramps and if raining it would slip going up ramp.
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