Tow Dolly Recommendation for Towing 2017 Ford Escape Front Wheel Drive

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I have a fwd drive 2017 Escape and I want to tow it on a dolly that does not pivot, but wheels on the car pivot. Will this hurt the electric power steering. I am looking at this because of the weight difference between the 2 dollies.

asked by: Bob A

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I did some checking and it looks like the front wheel drive 2017 Ford Escapes can be flat towed with a tow dolly. The Roadmaster dolly part # RM-2050-1 would work well for this.

The steering wheel of the vehicle needs to be locked otherwise the vehicle will pivot on the dolly and the fenders will hit the body of the vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The tow dolly you choose won't need to have any special arrangement for your electric power steering on your 2019 Acura RDX. The vehicle's front wheels will be secured with wheel straps so they won't move as you travel and the Demco…

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Yes, I did some checking and your 2013 Ford Explorer with 20 inch wheels can be towed with a Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly #DM9713045 that you referenced. All versions of your vehicle including 4WD and FWD can be towed with a dolly. You'll want to…

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Yes, I did some checking and your 2013 Ford Explorer can be towed with a Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly #DM9713045 that you referenced. All versions of your vehicle including 4WD and FWD can be towed with a dolly. You'll want to consult with your…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 9

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 10

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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