I have towed a 6600 pound truck behind my 88 GV....
That was 10 years ago, I'm not as adept or brave now. Switched to a tow-dolly.
Anybody have experience with a 4200lb MKT/MKX?
What kind of brake assist - this is all NEW to me. ANY feedback will help.
If ya got an old one, I'm in the market...
Thanks, prepping for Q, Good Lord willing. ^.^d
John,
Are you saying that you are now going to use a tow dolly? If so, most of the better quality tow dollies are equiped with some sort of brakes. I would recommend you look for a used Demco Kar Kaddy. The Kar Kaddy SS model is equipped with a "surge" type hydraulic disc brake system that is very effective. We have used one for the past 5 years, and other than a couple of wheel and tire problems it has been 100% trouble free.
If you get a cheap tow dolly that does not have brakes, any braking system that operates the car brakes would only have the rear wheels on the car doing the braking. I don't think that would work very well, although it might be "technically" legal.
Demco Kar Kaddy SS (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=22276)
Kar Kaddy SS Chrome Wheel Failure (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=30166)
If you intend to tow 4 wheels down you can check here: Store : Remco (http://www.remcotowing.com/Towing/Store.php)
Chuck, giving up tow dolly.. the car a mkx or mkt only 4 down
Dan, thanks for the lead..
Good decision. I used a tow dolly for 4 years, while it worked well, when you arrived it was usually a problem finding a place to park it. Also if you do not live on reasonably level ground it can get away from you when trying to move it
I towed a ford fusion with a Demco Kar Kaddy SS for the last 3 years and switched over to an explorer and wheels down this year. Although the Kar Kaddy was a good piece of equipment, a tow dolly should be a last resort. They are a pain in the rear. Tire maintenance is critical. The tie down straps have to be watched constantly. A back in sight requires you to unhook and find a place forthe tow dolly as well as the car. Breaks work but so-so. etc.