New to Dingy Towing - Need help?
We recently traded our Dually and 5th Wheel for a 32' Class C Mini-Motorhome. Of course now we are faced with towing a "toad" and do we go 4 down or dolly? When I try to analyze which is best they co...
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The first thing you need to know is the towing capacity of your Class C....many are only 3500 lbs, and I don't think any are more than 5000 lbs. So consider the weight of the toad and the dolly (if you go that route). Of course, flat towing will eliminate the dolly's weight.
I'm not sure where you're getting the $$ figure for flat towing, it shouldn't be any where close to $4500 - $5000. Base plate, tow bar, light kit, and a supplemental brake system should only run about $3000 and if you're the least bit handy with tools, installation (in most cases) is not difficult at all. Many of the required items can be picked up for much less through ebay or craigslist.
Be aware that only FWD should be dolly towed or vehicles that can be flat towed. Most all of RWD vehicles cannot be dolly towed.
I don't have a dolly, so I can't answer any of your dolly questions...sorry.
Good luck with what ever you decide.
Ron
I'm not sure where you're getting the $$ figure for flat towing, it shouldn't be any where close to $4500 - $5000. Base plate, tow bar, light kit, and a supplemental brake system should only run about $3000 and if you're the least bit handy with tools, installation (in most cases) is not difficult at all. Many of the required items can be picked up for much less through ebay or craigslist.
Be aware that only FWD should be dolly towed or vehicles that can be flat towed. Most all of RWD vehicles cannot be dolly towed.
I don't have a dolly, so I can't answer any of your dolly questions...sorry.
Good luck with what ever you decide.
Ron
