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Fastfwd75
Explorer
Aug 03, 2014

What are the diff between tow bar, dolly, trailer?

I see that most people tow cars with a bar and 4 wheels down. Some use a trailer or enclosed trailer and a few use a dolly for the front wheels. Seems like the trailer is the best choice to save on...
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lanerd
Explorer II
Aug 03, 2014
Simple:

Tow bar: used to tow vehicles that can either be towed with all four wheels on the ground or those modified with either a lube pump for the transmission or a drive shaft disconnect.

Tow Dolly: used to tow FWD vehicles that can't be towed four down. I have see some RWD vehicles that is mounted on the dolly backwards.

Trailer: used to tow ANY vehicle with all four wheels off the ground.

Hope this helps

Ron

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