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Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs
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Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs

Part Number: RM-2050-1
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Tow your vehicle without installing a tow bar or base plates. This tow dolly has a pivoting deck for easy maneuvering and electric brakes for safe stopping. Sliding ramps adjust side-to-side from 34" to 77" to fit most vehicles. Great Prices for the best trailers from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs part number RM-2050-1 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Roadmaster Trailers - RM-2050-1

  • Tow Dolly
  • Cars/Trucks/SUVs
  • 4250 lbs
  • Wheel Decks
  • Roadmaster
  • Powder Coated Steel
  • 8-1/2W x 12L Foot

Tow your vehicle without installing a tow bar or base plates. This tow dolly has a pivoting deck for easy maneuvering and electric brakes for safe stopping. Sliding ramps adjust side-to-side from 34" to 77" to fit most vehicles.


Features:

  • Tow dolly makes it easy to tow different vehicles without installing a tow bar and base plates
    • Ideal for cars with front-wheel-drive automatic transmissions
  • Towing deck keeps front wheels of towed vehicle up and off the ground
    • No need for a transmission lube pump system or driveshaft disconnect
  • Loading ramps slide from side-to-side to fit almost any vehicle
    • Laser-cut grooves provide extra traction for safe loading
  • Electric brakes make it safe and easy to stop while towing
    • Helps prevent wear and tear on your RV's brakes
    • Requires an electric brake controller (sold separately)
  • Deck platform swivels 9 degrees for tight cornering and easy maneuvering
  • Heavy-duty trailer tires let you tow heavy vehicles with ease
  • Accu-Lube hubs with grease fittings make it easy to grease the bearings
  • Adjustable wheel nets fit tires sizes that are up to 30" outer diameter x 11" wide
    • Includes ratchets
  • Brake lights with turn signals included
  • Powder-coated steel resists corrosion
  • Polyethylene fenders are durable and won't rust
  • 5-Way, 6-way, or 7-way connector (sold separately) required to activate dolly's brakes
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty


Specs:

  • Application:
    • Maximum vehicle weight: 4,250 lbs
    • Maximum tire size: 30" outer diameter x 11" wide
  • Overall length: 121"
  • Overall width: 102"
  • Usable width:
    • Narrow ramp position: 34" from inner tire tread to inner tire tread
    • Wide ramp position: 77" from outer tire tread to outer tire tread
  • Distance from end of coupler to pivot bolt in deck platform: 86-1/2"
  • Dolly weight: 545 lbs
  • Height at fenders: 29"
  • Trailer ball size: 2"
  • Recommended ball height: 18" - 20"
  • Tires: ST205-75R14 radial


Note: Your local municipality requires you to register your trailer with the DMV. An etrailer representative will be reaching out to get information from you for the title.


When towing your vehicle with a tow bar, all 4 wheels are in contact with the ground. Certain vehicles - namely, those with front-wheel-drive automatic transmissions - require either a transmission lube pump system or a driveshaft disconnect when being flat towed. Using a tow dolly eliminates the need for those by lifting your vehicle's front wheels off the road. In addition, using a dolly eliminates the need for base plates that clutter the front of your towed car, difficult-to-install wiring, and a potentially expensive supplemental braking system. Also, if you want to tow multiple vehicles, this dolly is a great alternative to traditional flat towing because you don't have to purchase and install brackets and wiring for all of your cars.


Superior Design

Electric Brakes

The built-in electric brakes make it safe and easy to stop your vehicle while you're towing. This meets towing requirements, and also helps prevent the extra wear and tear on your RV's brakes that would otherwise occur because of the added towing weight. An electric brake controller (sold separately) must be purchased and mounted inside your RV to complete the installation. In addition, you will need a 6-way or 7-way trailer connector on the dolly so that it can receive the braking signal from your RV.


Universal Compatibility

The sliding ramps offer a 47" range of adjustment to ensure a precise fit for almost any vehicle you decide to tow. Also, the included wheel nets adjust to fit tires that are up to 30" outer diameter x 11" wide.



2050-1 Road Master RM3477 Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs

Installation Details RM-2050-1 Installation instructions




Customer Reviews

Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs - RM-2050-1

Average Customer Rating:  4.1 out of 5 stars   (8 Customer Reviews)

Tow your vehicle without installing a tow bar or base plates. This tow dolly has a pivoting deck for easy maneuvering and electric brakes for safe stopping. Sliding ramps adjust side-to-side from 34" to 77" to fit most vehicles.

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Other than a few missing parts(washers) went together pretty easily. Seems sturdy. When for a break down run; no issues; tracked fine.



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This Roadmaster tow dolly was manufactured extremely well. The welds and metal grade are traditional made in America high-quality. Putting it together at home will take two people and the right tools-plan for the day accordingly. I used heat shrink wrap, high quality electrical tape and zip ties to control the wiring better. Follow the assembly directions carefully.This is one heavy product delivery. I towed our Ford Focus and it tows beautifully. Backing up can be challenging. When loading your vehicle you may have to get your front tires very close to the tip of the rack to make the fulcrum effect work. Once again this is a great product and worth the extra $.



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Added a spare tire carrier and wheel jack (also available from eTrailer). With attention to all fasteners and tire pressure, tow dolly performed well. First trip out of the box was 4000 miles rt to Yellowstone NP, no problems.



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Dolly seems fine. Still putting it together. But there was never any any type of tracking information provided. Just a note it was received on the 1st. It said it was shipped on the 5th and then nothing until we got a call for delivery on the 14th. I generally get some sort of tracking information which I much prefer.



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It is a great trailer, very high quality. It is the first time I every used a car dolly, I was amazed how easy and quick you can load and unload your car. Trailer very stable when pulling.



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  • Solution for Towing 2017 Toyota Prius Behind Motorhome
    You are correct, the 2017 Toyota Prius that you have can only be towed on a dolly behind a motorhome. Good news is it won't put miles on the vehicle since the drive wheels will be on the dolly. I like dolly setups over tow bar setups for a number of reasons. The install time is considerably less, you can easily transfer the towing setup to a different vehicle unlike base plate kits that are vehicle specific, and you don't put miles on the vehicle. The price isn't that different either when...
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  • Can a 2010 Honda Accord be Flat Towed Behind a RV
    According to Honda, the 2010 Honda Accord cannot be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. Your best option to tow your vehicle will be to use a tow dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly w/ Electric Brakes, # RM-2050-1. The tow dolly will allow your Honda to ride with the front wheels off the ground which will guarantee that you will not damage the vehicle's transmission. I also recommend the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit, # RM-154, for a lighting solution. The kit...
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  • Parts Needed to Use Tow Dolly with 2018 Fleetwood Discovery LXE 38K
    Basically all you'd need is the Roadmaster Tow Dolly part # RM-2050-1 and then a brake controller installed in your 2018 Fleetwood Discovery LXE 38K to activate the dolly brakes and you'd be good. If you don't have a ball mount with a 2 inch ball you would need that as well. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake...
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  • Recommendations for Towing a 2017 Fiat 500 Behind a Motorhome
    If you have the automatic transmission, then your 2017 Fiat 500 FWD must be towed using a tow dolly like # RM-2050-1. This is due to the transmission design style to prevent damage. If you have the manual 5 speed, you can tow it as it with a speed restriction of 65 mph. If you have the manual 5 speed transmission, I recommend the following: *Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 522013-1A *Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520 *Safety...
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  • Can a 2004 Ford Focus ZX5 with Automatic Transmission be Flat Towed Behind a Motor Home
    I checked the owners manual online for a 2004 Ford Focus. Ford says that for front wheel drive models that have the automatic transaxle (transmission) you cannot flat tow it with all 4 wheels on the ground. The drive wheels (front wheels) have to be on a tow dolly, # RM-2050-1 as an example, or the car has to be on a car hauler trailer.
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  • When Using a Tow Dolly, Should the Vehicle Being Towed Be In Park or Neutral?
    When towing a Front Wheel Drive vehicle like your 2014 Toyota Corolla with a Tow Dolly like Roadmaster's Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes, # RM-2050-1, you will tow with the vehicle in park. With your front wheel drive vehicle in park, turn off your ignition and remove the key. Turn your steering wheel so that it clicks into a locked position. If it will not lock, you will need a steering lock like # WICL303RED. To finish securing your vehicle, prior to attaching it appropriately to the...
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  • Can 2016 Ford Flex be Towed On Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1
    Yes, your wheel and tire size is perfectly fine to use with the Roadmaster Tow Dolly part # RM-2050-1 that you referenced. At one point Roadmaster listed this as only fitting up to 16 inch wheels but we've found that's not true currently. The vehicle in the review video I attached has much bigger wheels than that.
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  • Recommended Tow Dolly for 2009 Toyota Camry XLE
    The curb weight of your 2009 Toyota Camry XLE is 3,373 lbs and it has 12-16 inch tires. With this combination, the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1 will be sufficient. If it were me, I'd go with the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 and use 7-way Pollak Connector # PK12706 to finish the connection on the dolly. I've attached a few videos to help.
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  • Can a 2009 Scion xD Be Flat Towed Or Dolly Towed?
    According to the owners manual for your 2009 Scion xD it can only be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground if you have a manual transmission. You can dolly tow with either an automatic or manual transmission. So a Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 is likely going to be what you want. If you have a manual transmission and want to tow all 4 wheels on the ground please let me know and I can list the parts you will need. That install is likely going to require you to go to a local shop to have everything...
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  • 2019 MINI Cooper S with Automatic Transmission Compatibility with Tow Dolly and Bike Rack
    Based on your owners manual it does appear you can dolly tow your 2019 Mini Cooper Automatic with the front wheels off the ground but I recommend checking with your dealer for distance or speed restrictions because the owners manual only references emergency towing and gives both a speed and distance restriction of 30 miles and 30 mph with no reasoning behind those restrictions. If you find you are able to tow dolly a 2019 Mini Cooper S, then the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes...
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  • Recommended Brake Controller for Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes
    Hi Jerry; you don't need a specific brake controller for the Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1. Any electric brake controller will work. My personal recommendation would be the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR. This brake controller is simple and reliable. The main unit installs behind the dash with only the control knob visible so it doesn't take up space in the cab. You will also need the # RED69FR for installation. There may be a custom wiring harness for your vehicle,...
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  • Can 2023 Hyundai Venue Ultimate be Towed with Dollly
    I did some checking and the front wheel drive versions of the 2023 Hyundai Venue Ultimate can be towed with a dolly like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1 but the all wheel drive versions cannot be.
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  • Can 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Front Wheel Drive be Towed with Tow Dolly
    What year Toyota Highlander Hybrid do you have? With that I can check to see. Or you can check your owners manual in the mean time.
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  • Recommended Tow Dolly for 2014 Ford Fusion
    Which vehicle are you asking about towing, a Fusion or the F-250?
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  • Can 2012 Jeep Liberty 4x4 be Towed with Tow Dolly
    I did some checking and the 2012 Jeep Liberty 4WD is towable on a tow dolly like the # RM-2050-1 as-is as long as you follow the outlined procedures in the owners manual. Drive shaft does not need to be disconnected.
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  • Can 2013 Volkswagen Passat be Flat Towed on a Dolly
    I did some checking and your 2013 Volkswagen Passat is okay to tow on a dolly like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1 that you referenced. It's actually the only way to tow the vehicle if it's an automatic transmission. This comes with everything needed to tow a vehicle.
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  • What Gear Should a Front Wheel Drive Car Be In When Towing On a Tow Dolly
    When towing a front wheel drive car like your 2008 Honda Accord on a tow dolly like the RoadMaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1, you want to put the car in park and be sure to have the emergency brake OFF.
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  • Towing 2016 Mini Cooper JCW Hatchback Behind Motorhome
    We've had this question before and the answer is that we don't have a base plate that will fit your JCW model 2016 Mini Cooper due to the intercooler location but we do have a way to tow the vehicle with a tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes part # DM9713045. The Kar Kaddy SS is the perfect all in one tow dolly. It has disc brakes for maximum stopping power/reliability, a folding tongue for easy storage, and a wheeled jack to maneuver the dolly around while...
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  • Can 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Be Towed on Tow Dolly
    When towing a vehicle on a tow dolly like the part # RM-2050-1 you have to make sure the steering wheel locks so that the dolly doesn't end up slamming into the side of the vehicle. If your Pacifica has a steering wheel lock like most do you'd be fine leaving the vehicle in park and wheels forward. I looked up your vehicle and it can be towed on a tow dolly.
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  • Tow Dolly for a Full Size Truck with Front Track of 79 and 78 Inches
    The best tow dolly we offer is the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes part # RM-2050-1. Dolly includes all lightging as well for DOT compliance. The only thing one would need to use this dolly is a trailer connector like part # PK11604 for a 6-way or part # PK12706 for a 7-way. This dolly will accept a vehicle with a front track up to 76" wide which would seem to be a bit too narrow for your application. The dolly also only accepts wheel sizes from 12" - 16" therefore would also...
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  • Can 2015 Lexus ES350 be Towed on Tow Dolly
    I looked up your 2015 Lexus ES350 and it can be towed on a tow dolly like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1 that you mentioned. You'll want to have the vehicle in Park and make sure the emergency brake is off too. The Roadmaster tow dolly you referenced is a really great option for a dolly. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
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  • Where is Pivot Release for Roadmaster Tow Dolly RM-2050-1
    Hey Jan, if you fastforward to the 35 second mark of the attached review video for the Roadmaster Tow Dolly part # RM-2050-1 you can see where the pivot pin is on the dolly that gets removed to allow the dolly tilt back and drop the ramps.
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  • Can 2013 Honda Fit be Towed with a Tow Dolly
    Yes, I did some checking and your 2013 Honda Fit with an automatic transmission can be towed with a tow dolly like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1. For more info on this tow dolly check out the review video I attached as well.
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  • Dolly Towing a Front Wheel Drive 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid
    Your 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid should be in park if it is a FWD vehicle when using a tow dolly like # RM-2050-1. You will load the front wheels, put the vehicle in park, put on the parking brake, connect the wheel nets and then release the parking brake prior to towing. You will need to connect the wiring of the Roadmaster Tow Dolly using the Pollak # PK12706 to match your motorhome wiring. I checked your owner's manual and this car can be flat towed if you prefer. Let me know if you...
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