cruz-in wrote:
Hi Team,
Plan to buy an Acme EZE Tow Dolly.
A good bit of our driving will in/around the Sierras. While folks seem to use surge brake equipped dollies with no issues in the mountains, I struggle with getting surge brakes on the Tow Dolly. Our Monaco motorhome has a pretty great Exhaust Brake and I am concerned that (on extended downgrades) the surge brakes will be activated, over-heat, and wear prematurely.
Acme has much better features on the sure brake model (Disk brakes sealed hubs, etc.) than their electric brake model. They feel confident that the surge brake model is the best option.
Looking for a bit of confirmation that indeed a surge brake equipped dolly (vice electric brakes) is a good option for towing in the Sierras.
Thanks in advance for your inputs.
Dan
Why would they brake excessively and any more so, than what's required? I mean, as soon as the dolly catches up with the coach for whatever reason, the brakes will activate and slow the dolly to the point of releasing the brakes, since it's now not pushing against the tow rig, any longer.
