dollies in 2015
with so many new light cars having the old DAF gearboxes, now called CVT they are not towable. (with auto tranny and keeping the battery connected. so we were considering getting a dolly when our 17 ...
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anon125 wrote:
thanks guys.
I found that not all cars fit on all dollies. one fella had to try and use 2x4s to get his car over part of the dolly.
so dolly brakes work on their own without a cable from the MH?
do we still need direction signals on the car via say mag lights?
does it matter if the vehicle is capable of 4 wheel drive? like a honda hrv
Yes, you need to "try before you buy" because not all cars will fit on all dollies. Like was said before, dollies have either surge brakes or electric brakes. Surge brakes work without any electrical connection (other than lighting) for the towing vehicle, electric brakes require a controller to be installed in the towing vehicle. Brake Buddy and other towed vehicle braking systems are for towing "four down" only, they will not work properly on a dolly!
To answer the 4WD/all wheel drive question, most 4WD/AWD cars cannot be towed on a dolly. Some can be towed 4 down, but many need to be completely on a trailer.
