Does Weight Capacity of Tow Dolly Refer to Curb Weight or Axle Weight
Updated 05/06/2021 | Published 05/05/2021
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
LOOKS LIKE I CAN USE A TOW DOLLY WITH MY 2018 F150 4x4. I GOT CURB WEIGHT FROM DEALER AT 4,734 POUNDS. DO THE 4800 POUND DOLLY WORK? OR MAYBE I CAN USE TH E4300 POUND? NOT SURE IF GOES BY CURB WEIGHT or WEIGHT ON THE FRONT END?
asked by: JOHN S
Expert Reply:
Ford makes no mention of dolly towing in the 2018 Ford F-150 owner's manual, so I'd recommend checking with your dealer for the proper procedure.The # RM-2050-1 Roadmaster tow dolly you'd looked at has a 4250 lb capacity, so your truck would be too heavy for it.
I'd go with the Demco Kar Kaddy SS, part # DM9713045. The Kar Kaddy SS uses surge operated disc brakes for reliable and predictable braking that won't require a brake controller. The dolly has a higher capacity at 4800 lbs, which would allow for more of a safety margin, and the tow dolly is foldable, so it takes up less space at the campsite and when in storage.
I've linked to a demonstration video for the Demco Kar Kaddy.
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
- Powder Coated Steel
- Roadmaster
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Shop: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Shop: Replacement Air Cylinder for Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System
- Shop: Towed Car Conversion Kit - Demco Air Force One to Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System
- Shop: Reinstall Kit for Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System
- Article: Flat Towing Package for 2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- Q&A: Procedures for Flat Towing a 2013 Chevy Captiva Sport Behind an RV
- Shop: Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes - Foldable - 4,800 lbs
- Shop: Demco Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
- Q&A: Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Behind a Motor Home
- Q&A: Base Plates, Tow Bar and Flat Towing Equipment for 2015 Chevy Captiva Sport
- Shop: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Search Results: bumper mount spare tire mount
- Search Results: tekonsha 90885
- Search Results: 3034~p
- Search Results: 3034p
- Search Results: 90885
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between Prodigy P2 and P3 Brake Controllers
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: Which is Better Roadmaster or Blue Ox Tow Bar
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Search Results: trailer wiring
on Trailers
