Best pivoting/steerable tow dolly?

Gman- Sound like you're doing your homework quite well.

As you have seen there are lots of good dolly products out there and I think you'll come out fine. You've clearly been thinking through what you need and seem ready to choose the one you are most comfortable with. Keep us posted on your choice and how the set up works for you.

Its probably safe to say any provider will do their best to make sure you are a satisfied customer!

I have to admit I stewed about it quite a bit also but after I got it delivered its been a blast to run around with and use.

Dive in and enjoy your travels with your new dolly!

Happy trails!!

Rascal

americanrascal wrote:

garywg58 wrote:

americanrascal wrote:
Take a look at American Car Dolly. We love ours. Very stout and has pivot table. No delivery charge and good price.
American Car Dolly link

Has a unique electric brake set up. Controller on the dolly and no need to wire one into the cab.

Is the electric brake system better than hydraulic surge brakes?
Does the steering wheel of the car remain locked?
Thanks,
G Man

I've used both surge and electric in differing tow vehicles. If towing a boat I'd rather use surge, but my ability to control braking force with the electric controller is desirable for me on the dolly. There are advantages and disadvantages to both and good arguments both ways.

The steering wheel remains locked as the dolly has a pivot table with adequate swing. The set up used by American Car Dolly worked best for me as I did not want to locate and wire up a controller in the drivers position of the MH. Also I can turn the electric controller system off for no dolly braking when I am towing the dolly without a vehicle loaded. For safety sake I decided to add a break away switch (with battery) for about $35- $40 which took me about 15 minutes to easily install.

We load up in about 10-15 minutes and hit the road.

There are many good dollies out there. Just shop around for the one you think suits you the best. I just could not find one that better than this opportunity which has exceeded my expectations.

Thanks Rascal! I am maybe doing too much research before I take the plunge. Your American seems, and I read you say stout, but not as sturdy as the others. Also, I am leaning more to surge brakes.
I am so confused :-(
G Man

garywg58 wrote:

americanrascal wrote:
Take a look at American Car Dolly. We love ours. Very stout and has pivot table. No delivery charge and good price.
American Car Dolly link

Has a unique electric brake set up. Controller on the dolly and no need to wire one into the cab.

Is the electric brake system better than hydraulic surge brakes?
Does the steering wheel of the car remain locked?
Thanks,
G Man

I've used both surge and electric in differing tow vehicles. If towing a boat I'd rather use surge, but my ability to control braking force with the electric controller is desirable for me on the dolly. There are advantages and disadvantages to both and good arguments both ways.

The steering wheel remains locked as the dolly has a pivot table with adequate swing. The set up used by American Car Dolly worked best for me as I did not want to locate and wire up a controller in the drivers position of the MH. Also I can turn the electric controller system off for no dolly braking when I am towing the dolly without a vehicle loaded. For safety sake I decided to add a break away switch (with battery) for about $35- $40 which took me about 15 minutes to easily install.

We load up in about 10-15 minutes and hit the road.

There are many good dollies out there. Just shop around for the one you think suits you the best. I just could not find one that better than this opportunity which has exceeded my expectations.

I used a Stehl tow dolly for 3 years and was happy with it.

mowermech wrote:
While I agree that the American Car Dolly is great, I am quite happy with my nearly antique Demco Kar Kaddy.
Yes, the Kar Kaddy is expensive if one buys a new one, but based on the "You get what you pay for!" theory, it is worth it, IMO.
However, based on economic reality, if I were to buy a new dolly, it would be the American!
By the way, that trailer mounted brake controller is available to install on any trailer that is equipped with electric brakes. The price, IIRC, is a little under $200. Sorry, I did not bookmark the website.

Is the electric brake system better than hydraulic surge brakes?
Does the steering wheel of the car remain locked?
Thanks,
G Man

americanrascal wrote:
Take a look at American Car Dolly. We love ours. Very stout and has pivot table. No delivery charge and good price.
American Car Dolly link

Has a unique electric brake set up. Controller on the dolly and no need to wire one into the cab.

Is the electric brake system better than hydraulic surge brakes?
Does the steering wheel of the car remain locked?
Thanks,
G Man

While I agree that the American Car Dolly is great, I am quite happy with my nearly antique Demco Kar Kaddy.
Yes, the Kar Kaddy is expensive if one buys a new one, but based on the "You get what you pay for!" theory, it is worth it, IMO.
However, based on economic reality, if I were to buy a new dolly, it would be the American!
By the way, that trailer mounted brake controller is available to install on any trailer that is equipped with electric brakes. The price, IIRC, is a little under $200. Sorry, I did not bookmark the website.

Take a look at American Car Dolly. We love ours. Very stout and has pivot table. No delivery charge and good price.
American Car Dolly link

Has a unique electric brake set up. Controller on the dolly and no need to wire one into the cab.

I have a Demco dolly. It is an older one that has the pivoting wheels like a car. I love it, tracks perfectly behind the RV. I purchased mine used for around $200 if I remember correctly. You might want to look for a used one if you don't mind used. JMO