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Stepheng1 · ‎Sep-01-2015

I am going to purchase a Tow Dolly. My tow vehicle has only 29,000 miles on it so we are keeping it but cannot go to towing it on all 4's
any way which is better, electric brakes or surge brakes on the two dolly?

Thanks in advance

creeper · ‎Sep-13-2015

We have surge brakes and it works well. Check your local laws as some states surge brakes are a no no.

dbates · ‎Sep-09-2015

The Demco KarKaddy SS has surge system that actuates hydraulic (fluid) brakes.
It’s worked very good for 10 years, 54,000 miles and in all kinds of terrain.

Dave

Plus New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island & Nova Scotia

Bobbo · ‎Sep-09-2015

Both work. I have had both. Personally, I prefer surge brakes. When I had electric brakes, I always wondered if I had them adjusted properly.

Bobbo and Lin
2017 F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCab w/Max Tow Package 3.5l EcoBoost V6
2017 Airstream Flying Cloud 23FB

jw1318 · ‎Sep-08-2015

Hello everyone! We are looking at purchasing a tow dolly, but after checking various sellers realized there are electric brake and fluid brake dollies. Any ideas on which would be better (safety wise)?

isy450 · ‎Sep-07-2015

I also have an Acme tow dolly. It has been a easy change from towing four wheel down. I am pleased with surge brakes as well.

DutchStar38 · ‎Sep-04-2015

I have had a MasterTow dolly with electric brakes for years and it works very well. The brake controller in the MH is a good check on how the dolly is reacting to the brakes. I sometimes tow a 25 ft enclosed trailer with electric brakes so the controller serves both purposes.

Ronny & Lynda
Sammy (Brussells Griffon/Maltese mix)
TJ (Micro Teacup 2.1 lbs Poodle)
2005 Newmar DutchStar 3809 DP
2002 HarleyDavidson Ultra

blknomad · ‎Sep-03-2015

Surge brakes is the only way to go. I've pulled my demco for 50 thousand plus miles with no problems. Two different motor homes and two different cars same ol dolly just new tires.

RJsfishin · ‎Sep-01-2015

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Rich

'01 31' Rexall Vision, Generac 5.5k, 1000 watt Honda, PD 9245 conv, 300 watts Solar, 150 watt inv, 2 Cos 6v batts, ammeters, led voltmeters all over the place, KD/sat, 2 Oly Cat heaters w/ ox, and towing a 2012 Liberty, Lowe bass boat, or a Kawi Mule.

mowermech · ‎Sep-01-2015

Get this one:
http://www.americancardolly.com/

It comes with electric brakes, and for $120 extra you can get a brake controller installed on the tongue that controls the brakes without having a controller installed in your towing vehicle.
That would make the price $1515 delivered right to your door!
If I ever get another dolly (and I just might), it will most assuredly be this one!

CM1, USN (RET)
2017 Jayco TT
Daily Driver: '14 Subaru Outback
1998 Dodge QC LWB, Cummins, 5 speed, 4X2
2 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 ATVs.
Pride Raptor 3 wheeled off-road capable mobility scooter
"When seconds count, help is only minutes away!"

Oldme · ‎Sep-01-2015

gbopp wrote:
I don't have a dolly. If I bought one it would definitely have surge brakes. I think they're simple and effective.

I'm sure you will get different opinions.

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I have an Acme EX tow and am pleased.

2x on the surge brakes.

gbopp · ‎Sep-01-2015

I don't have a dolly. If I bought one it would definitely have surge brakes. I think they're simple and effective.

I'm sure you will get different opinions.