I just bought a 2014 Bounder Classic 34b this past November and rented a car on my last two vacations. I haven't invested in any tow package and was wondering +/- to four down vs tow dolly

I presently tow on a dolly but if I purchase another vehicle it will be 4 down. As I get older it is getting harder to put the car on and strap it down. It is also getting harder to move the dolly around. I have towed my CJ-5 4 down and for me it is a lot easier. JMO

I have done all three methods (four down, tow dolly, and car hauler trailer).four down is nice, IF your vehicle can be towed that way. Some vehicles can be, some can't without expensive modifications. I towed Jeeps, a Corvair, and a dodge 4X4 four down.A dolly is great for front wheel drive vehicles that can not be towed four down. I towed a Chrysler PT Cruiser from Montana to Georgia and back. No problems.A trailer is great for any vehicle up to the size/weight limits of the trailer. I have towed AMC Eagles on a trailer. I have also towed Jeeps on a trailer, when I didn't want the wear and tear of long distances on the tires and drive train.As far as cost, it is pretty much a wash. A good used dolly can be purchased for 500 to 1000 dollars. A new one for 1500 to 4000, depending on brand.A towbar and all the gimcracks and gadgets can be had for less that 500 dollars used, or several thousand new, installed.A 16 foot trailer with 2 foot "beavertail" can be purchased for less than 2500 dollars new, ready to go. Four tie down straps or chains can be anywhere from 15 to 50 dollars. Used trailers can be anywhere from 500 to 2000 dollars.Then there is backing up to consider. NO towbar or dolly manufacturer that I am aware of recommends backing. Some people say they do it all the time. I tried it once with a Jeep on a towbar; made it back about 5 feet when the front wheels SLAMMED violently over against the stops in a full left turn! I will never try it again!A trailer can be backed anywhere, anytime, any distance, depending only on the skill level of the driver. A trailer can also be used for other things when needed. I used mine to haul hay for the horses. When I had horses.Now, what is best for YOU? That is a question that only YOU can answer.Good luck.

Four down if you have a car or buying a car that can be towed four down. I you already own something that can't be towed four down, I guess dolly might be a better option.I like four down because I don't have to find parking for the car and the dolly.BTW....I just set my 2013 Honda CR-V up last week and will be doing my first four down tow next week.

4 Down but make sure your vehicle is capable of doing it.

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mfitz709
Explorer
Aug 13, 2015
Any one has a site to look at and price 4 downs car haulers????
WILDEBILL308
Explorer II
Aug 13, 2015
What is a "4 downs car haulers????"
Bill
Sully2
Explorer
Aug 14, 2015
4 wheels down!
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Aug 14, 2015
Sully2 wrote:
4 wheels down!

is/are "car haulers" a reference to base plate, braking system, tow bar, etc.?
bumpy
racer99
Explorer
Aug 14, 2015
We use a tow dolly because both our vehicles are front wheel drive & we get new ones every 3 or 4 yrs-If you got lots of money and can't get up & down maybe 4 down is for you BUT I am 70 and not in a big hurry so if it takes 10 min. instead of 5 mins. to hook up or unhook that is no problem,I added a third wheel on My Demco KAR KADDY and easily move tow dolly around- Just saw a fellow pulling 4 down the other day with a flat tire on tow vehicle ,I guess he did not have a rear camera anyhow as cars honked at him he just smiled and waved back,down the road when he did pull over the tire became a road turtle,Could happen to either 4 down or dolly though
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J-Rooster
Explorer
Aug 14, 2015
All four down

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