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David0725
Explorer II
Apr 17, 2022

Tow dolly or not?

Hi guys and Gals. I Am back after selling my HR a couple years ago I just bought a Newmar Dutch star 40ft DP. With my HR I towed 4 down buy sold all that stuff as well. so I was thinking of towing a 2008 lexus es350 front wheel drive with a tow dolly. I heard they can be a pain sometimes but my biggest worry is having a swaying problem? I appreciate any advice. Thank you so much

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  • Never had a problem with a dolly. My dolly cost $700 many years ago and the only expense has been tire replacement. Currently the main towed car is a Smart car but over the years we have towed 2 Saturns, a Camry, and now also have a Honda CRV...The dolly gives me the option of towing anything front wheel drive. Storing is problematic if you don't have a place to store it, I have a 52X40 garage so its inside when at home. I have yet to be at a campground where I had to unhook it. Also I am currently 81 years old and its no problem to hook up or unload, takes about 10 min each way. But thats just me, you may think different and dollies are probably twice as much as I paid now. Also my dolly has no brakes. Hope this helps
  • The only way to find out if you'll have any sway is to buy a tow dolly and give it a try. Odds are you will be fine and won't have any issues. A tow dolly just seems to be something that more of a problem to store that use.
  • I had no sway issues ever. Other than an extra piece of equipment it was fine. I would rather pull 4 down but would consider going back to the dolly if my old cheap toad died.
  • For me the priority - buy a 4 down, dolly, trailer - however cost, luxury of a Lexus would be a factor.

    Swaying is not on my list??? But no idea what your life style is...
  • Life is a lot easier without a tow dolly IMO. Does Lexus say that year and model as equipped is four down towable?

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