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Open Roads Forum  >  Dinghy Towing  > tow dolly-too good a deal? This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 2   Next luvztheoutdoorz1 • View posts Lincoln, NE Senior Member Joined: 03/21/2006 View Profile Posted: 03/19/12 11:49am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I just noticed on our local Craigs List that there is an automotive shop that purchased several new Master tow dollies from a business that was closing. They are advertising the ones with electric brakes for $1100. What other questions should I ask? I will be towing a 2007 Yaris which weighs about 2700 lbs behind a 2011 Jayco Greyhawk 26DS. Linda Scout, 6 year old Husky/Shepherd 2011 Jayco Greyhawk 26DS turninghawk • View posts Orlando, FL Senior Member Joined: 09/11/2003 View Profile Posted: 03/19/12 12:14pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Master Tow is not an expensive dolly to begin with. However, if you like the price, I'd be sure they came with a manufacturer's warranty, especially for the braking system. Don't get me wrong -- they're of good quality, but certainly not a Demco. mph_medic • View posts Southaven, MS (Outside Memphis, TN) Full Member Joined: 03/27/2010 View Profile Offline Posted: 03/19/12 12:39pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I also found one on there for $1195.. I too would like to see what the senior guys think.. always learn from their mistakes,,, Never do anything you wouldn't want to explain to the Paramedics... 1993 Damon Frontier Flyer mowermech • View posts Billings, MT Senior Member Joined: 06/28/2003 View Profile Offline Posted: 03/19/12 12:56pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator If you are too paranoid to accept a good deal when one is presented, there are others who will jump at the chance! Do the same as you would for any other trailer; Check the frame for bends and cracks, check the tires, jack it up and spin the wheels by hand. Feel for roughness and noise. Activate the emergency brake and be sure it nearly locks the wheels. Tow it and make sure it tracks right behind the tow vehicle. Check the lights for operation. If everything is good, buy it! CM1, USN (RET) 2002 Fleetwood Southwind 32V, Ford V10 Toad: 2006 Jeep Rubicon LJ Other toad: '06 PT Cruiser, Kar Kaddy dolly Toy: 1977 Dodge W100 CC SWB, 3/4 ton axles & springs "When seconds count, help is only minutes away!" luvztheoutdoorz1 • View posts Lincoln, NE Senior Member Joined: 03/21/2006 View Profile Posted: 03/19/12 01:01pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Thanks. Bumpyroad • View posts Virginia Senior Member Joined: 12/01/2005 View Profile Offline Posted: 03/19/12 01:29pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I "assume" that the Yaris can be towed on a dolly? bumpy VintageRacer • View posts Dundas, Ontario Senior Member Joined: 04/02/2005 View Profile Offline Posted: 03/19/12 02:16pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator If you need a dolly, that's a good deal. Check the weight rating - usually 3500 lbs, which is the weight on the dolly, not the total weight of the car. Electric brakes are a great option. Brian 2005 F250 Supercab, Powerstroke, 5 speed automatic, 3.73 gears. 20 ft race car hauler, Lola T440 Formula Ford, NTM MK4 Sports Racer 1980 MCI MC-5C highway coach conversion 2004 Travelhawk 8' Truck Camper luvztheoutdoorz1 • View posts Lincoln, NE Senior Member Joined: 03/21/2006 View Profile Posted: 03/19/12 01:53pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I have to get the front wheels up. blknomad • View posts ferrum va Senior Member Joined: 05/02/2008 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 03/19/12 04:50pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator That price sounds about right for a good deal , not a great deal. Master tow makes 2 models one is 80 inches wide and the other is 88 inches wide. I priced a model 88 with surge brakes for $1495 so check the width of the unit before you buy then check the tread width of the vehicle you intend to carry. luvztheoutdoorz1 • View posts Lincoln, NE Senior Member Joined: 03/21/2006 View Profile Posted: 03/20/12 11:12am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Thanks. Also, with electric brakes, does that mean I need to install a brake controller in the Greyhawk? This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 2   Next Open Roads Forum  >  Dinghy Towing  > tow dolly-too good a deal?

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