Considering a tow dolly...... Info needed
We just bought a new motorhome and need to pull our 2013 Ford Escape, front wheel drive. Our last toad was pulled with a tow bar setup, so I'm not familiar with tow dollies. I've seen some have auto...
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I have never seen a receiver mount tow dolly, but that doesn't mean they don't exist.
I used a http://www.stehltow.com/Stehltow/Home.html for 3 years until we finally had to replace the car. Then we went 4 down.
This dolly has the rotating pan, which works well. Mine came with electric brakes, and I added a breakaway switch.
Leave the car in PARK as that locks the transmission and drive (front) wheels, but leave the parking brake off since that would lock the rear wheels.
When parked at the CG, we would push the dolly to a tree and use a large bicycle type lock to secure it. If you are in a pull-through spot, absolutely, leave it attached.
And FOR HEAVENS SAKE, DON'T LEAVE THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION WITH THE WHEELS UNLOCKED! That is only for dollies that don't have wheels that steer or a pan that turns, and they are rare. That would allow the dolly pan to turn one way and the car to offset by turning the other way causing an offset tow. The car's wheels need to be locked straight ahead. Let the dolly handle all of the turning that is required. If the car's steering doesn't have a lock, tie the steering wheel to keep it from turning.
P.S. Be sure to double check the car's manual be ensure that it can be dolly towed. While many front wheel drive cars can be, there are exceptions.
I used a http://www.stehltow.com/Stehltow/Home.html for 3 years until we finally had to replace the car. Then we went 4 down.
This dolly has the rotating pan, which works well. Mine came with electric brakes, and I added a breakaway switch.
Leave the car in PARK as that locks the transmission and drive (front) wheels, but leave the parking brake off since that would lock the rear wheels.
When parked at the CG, we would push the dolly to a tree and use a large bicycle type lock to secure it. If you are in a pull-through spot, absolutely, leave it attached.
And FOR HEAVENS SAKE, DON'T LEAVE THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION WITH THE WHEELS UNLOCKED! That is only for dollies that don't have wheels that steer or a pan that turns, and they are rare. That would allow the dolly pan to turn one way and the car to offset by turning the other way causing an offset tow. The car's wheels need to be locked straight ahead. Let the dolly handle all of the turning that is required. If the car's steering doesn't have a lock, tie the steering wheel to keep it from turning.
P.S. Be sure to double check the car's manual be ensure that it can be dolly towed. While many front wheel drive cars can be, there are exceptions.
