| A tow dolly is basically two wheels, an axel and a | | | | towed vehicle to be fitted with a base plate specific to |
| tongue, and allows you to tow almost any front wheel | | | | that vehicle. The vehicle mounted tow bar adds weight |
| drive vehicle behind your motorized RV, without adding | | | | to the front of your towed vehicle, and can reduce |
| miles to your vehicle. No need to modify the front of | | | | ground clearance, so consider your vehicle type when |
| your vehicle, or to install a base plate, or lube pump. 4 | | | | choosing a tow bar. |
| wheel drive, rear wheel drive and all wheel drive | | | | Front wheel drive, manual transmission vehicles can be |
| vehicles may need the drive shaft disconnected and | | | | towed with no modifications 4 wheels down. Most 4 |
| removed to be transported with a tow dolly. | | | | wheel drive vehicles with manual transmissions, manual |
| Tow dollies add weight to the towing vehicle. Dollies | | | | transfer cases and manual lock out hubs can be |
| weigh anywhere from 500 to 1500 lbs, plus weight of | | | | towed on all fours with no problem. To be sure if your |
| the towed vehicle. That means that your total towed | | | | vehicle is safe to be towed with a tow bar, check with |
| weight can be anywhere from 2500 to 5000 lbs. | | | | the vehicle manufacturer. And know state laws for the |
| Depending on your total weight, you may need a dolly | | | | weight limit for vehicles to be towed without added |
| with brakes. Also, you may need to license your tow | | | | brakes. |
| dolly. Check the laws of your home state, as well as | | | | Both methods of towing need proper maintenance to |
| the states in which you plan to travel. | | | | insure continued safe use, and neither can be backed |
| A tow hitch, or tow bar is attached to the towing | | | | up while hooked up. Both require safety chains and |
| vehicle and to the towed vehicle. The hookup between | | | | lights. |
| coach and car has become an easy one-person | | | | So, enjoy all the freedom of the open road, as well as |
| operation. Tow bars are smaller and easier to store | | | | available transportation while parked. Choosing from |
| thank dollies when not in use. The bar can be motor | | | | any of the above will enhance your camping |
| home mounted, or vehicle mounted, and require the | | | | experience. |