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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Oct 20, 2017

Question on a tow dolly.

Ok. So my boss came across a Master Tow tow dolly. It needs a few things such as the plastic fenders and lights. As well as new tires. It’s from 92 according to what I can read on the sticker. It has load range “C” tires. This would give it about a 3200 lb axle capacity. Which I would guess give it approx a 7klb gross weight rating, there is a rating on he sticker, but I can’t make it out. It like old like it says 71??lbs, but here’s the thing. This dolly has no trailer brakes! Never had them! How is that possible when I’m just about any state, anything towed over 2-3k lbs is supposed to have brakes? This is new to me. but let’s say I have a minivan loaded with bikes and stuff that weighs about 5500lbs. That’s a lot of weight for a MH to try and stop. I assumed they all had brakes! I guess not. Not to mention in a breakaway event there is nothing to slow down or stop the dolly/toad.

Anyone have any input!

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