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		<title>RV Dinghy Towing</title>
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<p align="left">There are many things to think about when deciding what vehicle to  			tow behind an RV. Using an existing vehicle, finding an ideal tow  			vehicle, weight, braking, ease of use, and costs involved are all  			things to consider.<br />
In general, a vehicles transmission or transaxle must either be  			disabled or lubricated to tow it. There are several methods  			available to perform this function.</p>
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<strong>Tow Dolly</strong><br />
I refer to towing a vehicle with all 4 wheels on the ground as &#8220;4  			wheels down&#8221;<br />
I will start with tow dollies. A tow dolly is a 2 wheel device with  			a platform and ramps that attaches<br />
to your RV&#8217;s tow hitch. A dolly requires attachment to your RV,  			driving your tow vehicle up the ramps<br />
to the platform, latching the dolly so the ramps are in a locked  			position, and strapping the tires to secure<br />
the vehicle to the dolly.</p>
<p>I consider towing any vehicle backwards on a dolly dangerous and do  			not recommend it therefore;<br />
a rear wheel drive vehicle would require additional equipment to be  			towed forward on a dolly.<br />
There are several varieties and a number of dolly manufacturers. A  			basic dolly has fixed platforms.<br />
Upgraded models have swivel platforms, and top of the line models  			have wheels that turn.<br />
I recommend either swivel plates or turning wheels because when  			turning while towing, the front wheels<br />
on the towed vehicle will try to turn even though they are strapped  			to the dolly. If the platforms or<br />
wheels on the dolly do not move (fixed platform) the towed vehicle  			wheels will bind causing<br />
the hold down straps to loosen or the vehicle to shift on the  			platforms. Many vehicles can be towed<br />
using a dolly. In general front wheel drive works best and you must  			have a vehicle that is not too<br />
wide to fit the dolly.<br />
In my opinion, a dolly works well for someone who wishes to tow more  			than 1 vehicle<br />
since the towed vehicle does not require any additional items to be  			towed.</p>
<p>Options for dollies include a folding feature to make them more  			compact for storage and brakes.<br />
Brakes should be considered and may be required by law. Towing laws  			vary by state and<br />
your state laws should be checked prior to purchasing. Be sure to  			purchase your dolly<br />
with brakes if required by law since brakes are difficult and  			expensive to add later.<br />
There are many reasons a dolly is not the preferred method.<br />
Dollies do not tow as well as a vehicle with 4 wheels down.<br />
Dollies are a hassle to park and deal with at campgrounds. Dollies  			take longer and more work<br />
to load and unload than connecting/disconnecting a 4 wheels down  			vehicle.<br />
Hold down devices (straps) are a constant worry.</p>
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