Troubleshooting Demco Kar Kaddy that Doesn't Track Behind Tow Vehicle

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I have a Demco kar kaddy 2. When I turn either direction the tow dolly sticks out If I turn right it sticks out on passenger side if left it sticks out drivers side and won’t center when going straight.

asked by: Rick H

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I found a few people who had this problem online and the solution was to really tighten the wheel straps to the wheels of the vehicle that is getting towed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Arthur C.

5/11/2024

i have same problem with dolly not tracking behind motor home and tighten straps but the longer you go down the road it will finally track back to center. Same brand demco kar kaddy 2

Jameson C.

5/13/2024

@ArthurC Has it always done this or did it just recently become a problem?

Arthur C.

5/13/2024

@JamesonC Has got worse over a four year period .

Jameson C.

5/13/2024

@ArthurC In your first comment you said that the longer you drive the better it gets? Is that right?

Jameson C.

5/16/2024

@ArthurC So I sent this to Demco and this is what they sent me: Good morning. The Kar Kaddy 2 hasn’t been built by Demco for years, so if the customer indeed has one, he must have purchased it used. The customer didn’t say, if this happens when towing empty or loaded, so I will give 2 answers. Unloaded: When towing the dolly empty, the steering pin MUST be installed to keep the axle of the dolly from steering. When loaded the steering lock pin MUST be removed. Loaded: If this is occurring when loaded, one of two things is most likely happening. A.) the car must be driven on the dolly straight with both wheels of the vehicle fully against the wheel stops on the dolly. If the car is not loaded straight, the dolly won’t track straight. B.) The steering wheel of the vehicle loaded on the dolly must lock when the keys are removed from the ignition. If the steering wheel does not lock, the customer needs to use the Demco steering wheel strap item 5975. If the steering wheel on the vehicle isn’t locked once loaded on the dolly, the dolly and the vehicle both have wheels that are steering. This can cause the dolly to not track straight behind the coach.

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Answer 1

There is a retainer bolt in the wheel carrier that holds the bushing and king pin in place in the Demco Kar Kaddy SS #DM9713045. You would need to remove the retainer bolt to release the king pin and replace it. This is a part that we do not…

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Answer 2

The bolt pattern of the Replacement Hub Assembly for Demco Kar Kaddy, Tow IT II, or Penske Tow Dolly #DM04369 is definitely 5 on 4-1/2 inch which is the same as 5 on 115 mm. This hub definitely fits the Demco Kar Kaddy chrome replacement wheel…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Good questions. The difference between free backing brakes like the #AKFBBRK-35-D and regular hydraulic drum brakes like #DMSB18794M-93M (referred to as duo or duel servo) is that the wheel brake cylinder has pistons on both sides of the regular/duo…

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Answer 5

Hey Tom! Yes, ST205/75R15 tires like the #TA96GR will fit 15" x 6" rims. It looks like you actually needed a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern and went with the 15" x 5" #AM20455B which also works for those tires. What kind of trailer do…

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Answer 6

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

Since you already have a Blue Ox tow bar you will want the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item #BLU49FR. This kit is confirmed to fit all models of the 2023 Trailblazer, RS, L, LS, LT, and ACTIV. This base plate has removable arms that will work with most…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

The total weight of the B & W #BWRVK3370 Companion is a just over 250 lbs. The hitch breaks down into two sections, the base and the head unit which makes it a bit easier for two folks to move it around. If you have a hoist available, a lifting…

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Answer 10

The Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard #RM-4000 is only designed for specific Roadmaster set ups - base plate and tow bar - so I recommend going a different route than the Roadmaster Falcon #RM-522 to use a rock guard on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited…

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Answer 11

Hey Richard! To flat tow your 2023 Chevy Trailblazer you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item #RM-520 and item #RM-643 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms…

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Answer 12

Correct, the Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly part #DM9713045 does indeed call for the toad vehicle's steering wheel to be locked while in tow. If the toad vehicle's steering wheel does not lock then you will need to find a way to tie this off in…

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