Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs

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• Can A 2017 Chrysler Be Towed On A Dolly?
  Many models of cars can be towed on a dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1. However, there are also many vehicles that prohibit this method of towing based on the transmission of the vehicle. Since I don't know the model of Chrysler you are asking about, I can't look it up and give you a confirmed answer. Your owners manual will tell you if your vehicle is able to be towed in this way without causing damage. If you need help, please let me...
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• What Is the Weight of the RoadMaster Tow Dolly and What is Coupler Height
  I called RoadMaster and got the following weight measurements. The weight of the dolly is 545 pounds. The shipping weight is 694 pounds. I have sent an update email to have this information corrected on our site. The trailer tongue and coupler height are fixed, they are not adjustable. A ball mount should be selected that has the proper rise or drop so that the dolly is riding level on the axle. The coupler height is 18 inches on the dolly. So you would need a ball mount that would keep...
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• Can 2015 Smart Fortwo be Towed on Tow Dolly
  I found the owners manual of your 2015 Smart fortwo and they state that for tow dolly purposes you are supposed to have the rear axle on the dolly and the front axle on the road. Check out page 171 of your manual for more info and procedures. You can then use a tow dolly like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1.
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• Can a 2012 Infinity M37 Sedan be Flat Towed Behind a Motor Home
  I checked the owners manual for the 2012 Infinity M37 and it states that it will have to be towed using a tow dolly such as # RM-2050-1. The vehicle cannot be flat towed with all the wheels on the ground because it can damage the transmission. This tow dolly comes with lights and electric brakes. To activate the brakes you will need to have a brake controller installed in the motor home. For a brake controller I recommend the P2, # 90885. But you may need some additional wiring to install...
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• Can 2016 Honda Fit be Flat Towed with Tow Dolly
  I did some checking and it looks like the only way to flat tow your 2016 Honda Fit with an automatic transmission will be to use a tow dolly like the part # RM-2050-1 that you referenced.
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• Recommended Parts/Accessories for Flat Towing 2020 Chevy Spark Behind Motorhome
  If your 2020 Spark is equipped with a manual transmission it can be flat towed, otherwise you'd need to use a tow dolly like # RM-2050-1. To flat tow the vehicle, you'll need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, a wiring harness to join the motorhome taillight circuits to those of the car being towed, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter depending on the height of the receiver on your motorhome. For a towbar, you cannot go wrong with the Falcon All Terrain,...
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• Can a 2018 Jeep Renegade Manual Transmission with 4WD be Flat Towed?
  Your 2018 Jeep Renegade manual transmission with 4WD cannot be flat towed or dolly towed. It must be towed using a trailer with all 4 wheels off the ground. Towing the vehicle with any of the wheels on the ground can cause damage to the transmission and/or power transfer unit. I've attached a photo of the owner's manual pages that confirm this.
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• Can the Same Tow Dolly be Used to Tow Two Different Vehicles Behind a RV
  Yes, you will be able to use a tow dolly, like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1, to tow either your 2008 Volkswagen GTI or your 2011 Audi A3. The dolly's adjustable wheel nets will fit tires between 12 to 16 inches in diameter. the loading raps of the dolly can slide from side to side to allow for loading almost any vehicle. I have attached a couple videos on the tow dolly for you to review.
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• Availability of Tow Dolly for a 2010 Lexus RX-350
  From the online research that I did, I found that the curb weight (or unloaded weight) of your 2010 Lexus RX-350 is 4,178 lbs - 4,343 lbs. The highest rated tow dolly that we have to offer is the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Self-Steering Wheels and Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 which is rated for 4,250 lbs. Since the weight range of your RX-350 is within the limits of the tow dolly you will be able to use it but you will want to verify the curb weight of your RX-350 just to be sure and I highly...
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• Can 2019 Toyota Corolla SE With Automatic Transmission Be Dolly Towed?
  Your 2019 Toyota Corolla SE with the Automatic Transmission can indeed be dolly towed using a tow dolly such as the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 you were looking at. You will want to load the front wheels onto the dolly, place the vehicle in park, release the parking brake, and lock the steering wheel. If the steering wheel does not have a built in lock you can wrap the seat belt around the steering wheel a few times then extend it out all of the way causing it...
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• Alignment Instructions for Roadmaster Tow Dolly RM-2000-1
  Tire wear on the inside tread of both tires would not necessarily be caused by any alignment problems. It could also indicate that the dolly was likely overloaded which could mean that there are parts that are damaged and need to be replaced. Inspect the parts as you go through the instructions below. There are alignment instructions though depending on the tow dolly you have. For # RM-2050-1 follow these instructions: 1. First make certain the steering pin (Figure 1) is in place. 2....
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• Recommendation For Flat-Towing A 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited
  Based on my research, your 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited with 9-speed transmission can be flat-towed depending on which model you have. You can not flat-tow a front-wheel drive model and can only flat-tow the 2-speed power transfer four-wheel drive model. You can use a tow dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly, Item # RM-2050-1, for a front-wheel drive model. All models can be towed on a vehicle trailer. If you have a four-wheel drive model that can be flat-towed then you will need base...
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• What System Can Be Used to Activate Brakes on a Tow Dolly in Case it Un-Couples
  What you are referring to is a break-away kit. Most of the tow dollies I know of do not come with a break-way kit, but they are fairly simple to add. For example, you could use the RoadMaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes, part # RM-2050-1. To this you could add a break-away kit like part # 20099. I have added a link to a page that has all our break-away kits so you can find the one that best fits your needs or taste. I have added a link to a video that shows how to install the 20099...
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• Can 2018 Chevy Equinox All Wheel Driver Model Be Flat or Dolly Towed
  According to the owner's manual, only Diesel AWD models are capable of being flat towed, and AWD equipped vehicles are not capable of being dolly towed. Otherwise, the only way to tow the vehicle without damage is on a trailer. I've done some research, and haven't been able to locate any references that indicate that shutting off the AWD system would enable the vehicle to be dolly towed, I'm sorry to say. If the vehicle is a Diesel, to flat tow it you'd need a tow bar, base plates, safety...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Components for 2006 VW Beetle TDI
  If your 2006 VW Beetle TDI is an automatic transmission, then it can only be towed using a tow dolly like Roadmaster's # RM-2050-1. You can see this outlined in your owners manual. If your Beetle has a manual transmission, then it can be flat towed with a speed restriction of 65 mph. For flat towing components, I recommend we start with theDemco Classic Base Plate Kit # DM9518071 confirmed to fit your TDI model. Then for a compatible tow bar, I recommend the Demco Commander II # DM9511012...
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• How to Dolly Tow a 2017 Chevrolet Trax
  According to the owner's manual for your 2017 Chevrolet Trax, you do not need to pull any fuses while dolly towing the vehicle. For front wheel drive models (FWD), the dolly towing procedure is listed as follows: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park). 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Turn the vehicle off. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the...
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• Can 2017 Kia Forte LX Sedan Be Flat Towed?
  If your 2017 Kia Forte LX Sedan has a manual transmission it can be flat towed using the following components: Baseplate kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521640-5 Tow bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522 Safety cables and Tow bar wiring: RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit # RM-9243-1 Supplemental braking system: Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR Lastly you will likely need a high-low adapter to level the tow bar to your...
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• How to Use 255/75-15 Tires on the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes Part # RM-2050-1
  Yes, the Replacement Wheel Net for Roadmaster Tow Dolly part # RM-2150 will be correct in order to secure your 255/75-15 tires onto the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes part # RM-2050-1. This wheel net works with tires up to 30" diameter and your tires are 30.1" diameter which means you will need to let a bit of air out of the tires but nonetheless will still work for you. These wheel nets are currently the largest option they have for this tow dolly. Please keep in mind that the...
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• Recreational Towing Compatibility of a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  No versions of the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee are able to be dolly towed. Please see pages 554 through 561 in the owners manual for reasoning and proper towing procedures so you don't damage your transmission. Some of the 4WD versions can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground and the requirements are listed in this section of your manual as well. If you have a model able of being flat towed and need the components, I'd be happy to assist.
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• Dolly Towing a 2016 Honda CRV
  The Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1 will allow you to tow any vehicle up to 4,250 lbs. This dolly does require the wiring connector # PK12706 to give you the full function. The 2016 Honda CR-V AWD has the continuously variable transmission also known as a single speed transmission that the manufacturer states needing to be towed on a trailer. In theory removing the driveline would give you a disconnected rear axle that would allow dolly towing because...
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• Can A 2017 Mini Cooper S Convertible Be Flat Towed Behind An RV?
  Though we do have what you will need to get a 2017 Mini Cooper S Convertible set up for flat towing, and I do have a whole set up listed below, you do still want to check with a Mini dealer as there are a few determining factors on if it can be flat towed or not. They will need the VIN, so if you can get that, it will be the quickest way to check. You may be able to just give them all the info they need, but the VIN is the most surefire way to check. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate...
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• How to Tow 2008 Volvo XC90 behind Motorhome
  If you have a front wheel drive model 2008 Volvo XC90 you can use a tow dolly though like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1 which in a lot of ways is better than a flat towing setup since it costs less and is easily transferred to other vehicles plus isn't as involved to install, but none of our base plate kit manufacturers have anything that fits your vehicle so it can't be flat towed.
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• Will the Roadmaster Tow Dolly w/ Electric Brakes Work w/ a 2018 Toyota Camry?
  Yes, you can use the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes item # RM-2050-1 to tow your 2018 Toyota Camry with an automatic transmission. I have linked a review video below that will show you the functions of this dolly.
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• Does The Roadmaster Tow Dolly With Electric Brakes RM-2050-1 Require Assembly?
  The Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1 you were looking at does not come assembled that way it can better fit in a box to be shipped to you. The included instructions do a great job of going over how to assemble the tow dolly, but if you are not comfortable doing this kind of work a local automotive repair shop or trailer shop would be able to assemble it for you. I included a video review of the # RM-2050-1 and a link to the written instructions for you...
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