Dolly Tow a Ford F-150 Crew cab
Question:
If a dolly can tow a 2006 ford crew cab
asked by: JOSEGUERRERO
Expert Reply:
The RoadMaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 has a maximum vehicle weight of 4,250 lbs. Your 2006 Ford F-150 will weigh around 4,500lbs curb weight so while it could tow a vehicle with this dolly it could not be towed on this dolly.
Flat towing is an option for you per the owners manual. Pages 198-199 provide specific guidance as to the steps you take when flat towing your 2006 F-150 for both automatic and manual transmission models.
As for parts to use to flat tow, below is a list to get you started.
Required:
Base Plates: DM9518296
Tow Bar: DM9511012
Wiring: DM9523057
Braking System: SM99251
Brake-Lite Relay: RM-88400
Charge Line Kit: RM-156-25
High-Low Adapter:Various, see attached Help Article to determine correct rise or drop
Sentry Deflector: DM9523135
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Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Cables Included
- Demco
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Demco Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Fixed Draw Bars
- Visible
- Demco
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Demco Tow Bar Accessory Kit with Diodes - 6-Way Cable w/ 7-Way Adapter - Lock Set
- Accessories and Parts
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 5 Round
- 5 Round
- 6 Round
- Demco
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Sentry Deflector for Demco and etrailer Tow Bars
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Vehicle Guards
- Rock Guard
- Sentry
- Demco
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One-Time Setup
- Vehicle Battery
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Indicator Lights
- Demco
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs
- Trailers
- Tow Dolly
- Wheel Decks
- 4250 lbs
- Cars/Trucks/SUVs
- 8-1/2W x 12L Foot
- Powder Coated Steel
- Roadmaster
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