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Re: Tow Dolly

Reply #1 –
Mike,
We had one for a couple of years. Had issues with the plastic fenders cracking. Additionally, the lights were mounted on the fenders which resulted in several modifications, eventually mounting the lights on metal brackets. 
The selected media item is not currently available.Bob & Faith Rozek
1997 U320 40'
Xtreme Remodel
2010 Scion XD

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Reply #2 –
Quote from: Yetch –
I am getting ready to purchase a tow dolly.  I am wondering if anyone has had any experience with the AcmeTowDolly? 

 Car Tow Dolly -The Lightest and Toughest Tow Dolly For All Car Towing Needs -

Thanks, Mike

Just a thought, we too looked into a dolly but decided against it. We have a Buick 2005 LaSabre and tow it with all wheels down. We added a Remco Lube pump and made it towable. We have over 50,000 miles towing the car and no problem. With a tow dolly, we have seen many campgrounds not allowing dollies or trailers stored on the campsite. Most cases these items needed to be stored in their storage area, out of site. Sometimes, there was a fee for storage. Some will suggest you can back up with a dolly but that would be a real task of driving skills.
Steven & Anna Lindemann
2012 Prevost  H3-45 VIP
2007 Foretravel 40' Nimbus
2014 Cadillac Escalade

Private/Charter Bus Driver-Owner
30 Years of Driving the Stars of Nashville

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Reply #3 –
I'm partial to Master Tow,. I've had electric and surge models - I prefer surge. They are a no brainer. I've bought them used on Craigslist. I like their swivel pan, attached ramps design far better than the ACME.

. I could load and strap down my car nearly as fast as setting up 4 down. Consider a Craigslist search. You may find a used dolly nearby.
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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Reply #4 –
I used a Master tow I bought used for 3 years with no problems.  I agree with Dave I like the swivel base.
Due to tow bar weight and inconvience in some parks with parking the dolly I have moved to pulling 4 down.
Oh, also agree with Dave on surge brakes. 
Jerry
Jerry & Nanci
1999 U270 34'WTFI
2011 Malibu
A smart man knows what to say, a wise man knows when to say it.

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Reply #5 –
How about the Demco KarKaddy SS?
Mike
Mike Brady
'97 U320 SE. #5137
'13 Honda Fit
Willow Springs, MO

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Reply #6 –
Sorry, thanks for the replies.  I have a new VW diesel Sportwagon, manual.  But I just do not want to have to deal with 4 down.  Not approved by VW, and don't want to subject front suspension to the stresses involved.  Saw a Demco KarKaddy SS at ppl for a pretty good price.  Surge disc brakes. 
Mike
Mike Brady
'97 U320 SE. #5137
'13 Honda Fit
Willow Springs, MO

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Reply #7 –
Demco Car Caddy SS is the Rolls of tow dollies...
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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Reply #8 –
Yetch,
You might want to check with Remco on the tow ability of your VW 5 speed, Ford did not want my F150 5 speed towed, Remco sez if it had the Mazda  5 speed, just tow it, been towed over 35 k no issues yet.

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Reply #9 –
Really!  PPL has them for $2600.  Do you have first hand experience with them, or know someone who does?  I'm wanting to order next week.
Thanks, Mike
Mike Brady
'97 U320 SE. #5137
'13 Honda Fit
Willow Springs, MO

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Reply #10 –
For what its worth, we have five yrs towing with a Master Tow with surge brakes.  About 34k miles roughly.  It is a quality product.  It was under $1500 new with tax.  Worth considering. 
Bob Thomas
Sacramento, CA
Present:  1997 U320 '40
Previous: 1997 U295 '36
Bluegrass fan, and festival emcee
 

Re: Tow Dolly

Reply #11 –
Thanks for the inputs.  Purchased a Demco KarKaddy SS.
Mike
Mike Brady
'97 U320 SE. #5137
'13 Honda Fit
Willow Springs, MO