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04-26-2025, 07:38 PM
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Location: Merrill, Wisconsin
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Towing dolly conversion
Converted my tow dolly today for upright storage. I think this will give us many benefits, and only one downside = will need to use removable ramps. Original built-in ramps didn't work for our little car anyway.
No more tilt. It's all welded together to preserve perfect geometry.
Looks like will be much easier to move around campsite because you can pick it up waist high without hitting the ground with ramps.
Question: do I need to grease pads before I put top plate back on? I did it last year but grease seems to attract a lot of dirt and plate was not movable anymore after only 4000 miles.
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04-27-2025, 04:03 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
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Nice work, why not add some hinged square tubing ramps that would serve as feet when standing up and then fold down for loading.
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2019 Newmar Dutch Star 4018 (Freightliner)
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04-27-2025, 07:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don
Nice work, why not add some hinged square tubing ramps that would serve as feet when standing up and then fold down for loading.
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My goal was creating solid structure that will work as vertical stand as well as support for flimsy fenders. They developed large cracks on both sides, and I needed to do something about it.
For loading removable hundred dollar ramps will be used.
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04-30-2025, 08:21 AM
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Senior Member
Jayco Owners Club
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Location: Rhode Island
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Skyboy, Nice job! What ramps did you use. This modification looks like it might work to dolly tow a Dodge Dart (not recommended per FCA due to low ride height)
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04-30-2025, 10:29 AM
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Looks good. I have a Kendon MC trailer that’s also a standup trailer. Has swivel rollers instead of feet so I can roll it around once stood up.
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2024 Chevy Equinox RS AWD
Roadmaster tow gear
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05-01-2025, 08:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by US1
Has swivel rollers instead of feet so I can roll it around once stood up.
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Why didn't I think about it?!!!!
Very good idea! Thank you very much!
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05-01-2025, 08:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveB
What ramps did you use.
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From what I see, my set up should look for any vehicle.
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05-01-2025, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Kamloops, BC, 60 miles from the Center of the Universe according to the Rinpoche, of the SF monks.
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Some Teflon pads might be a better route to go than grease.
Good job to solve the storage problem. 
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05-02-2025, 08:04 AM
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Jayco Owners Club
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Location: Rhode Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyboy
From what I see, my set up should look for any vehicle.
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Thank you for this information!
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05-04-2025, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by US1
I can roll it around once stood up.
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No, I can roll it around also!!! Thank you!
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05-04-2025, 11:05 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyboy
No, I can roll it around also!!! Thank you!
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2024 Chevy Equinox RS AWD
Roadmaster tow gear
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