When you need to slow down, apply the brake pedal and slow down below the intended speed. Then let off the brake pedal completely. Repeat as needed. Shift into lower gear to prevent your tow vehicle from jerking due to engine lugging when traveling up hills.
This will improve gas mileage and reduce engine overheating. Then steer gradually back on the roadway. The tow dolly is wider than the tow vehicle. Allow for this by driving in the center of your lane. To avoid damage to the hitch system, the vehicle-in-tow or the tow dolly, do not attempt to back the tow dolly up. To prevent bouncing and damage to the tow vehicle or the tow dolly, reduce speed when towing the unloaded tow dolly over rough roads.
Avoid U-turns. Avoid turning too sharply. Turning too sharply may cause the side of the vehicle-in-tow to come in contact with the rear of the dolly fender and cause damage to both.
Avoid turning too sharp on corners, in gas stations or parking lots. Because the combination is longer the vehicle-in-tow will track inside the turn and may sideswipe a vehicle or object.
Drive slightly past the corner before turning or turn wider than you would with a car to avoid this. Or simply plan ahead and avoid sharp turns where you can.
Before unloading the tow dolly make sure it is securely attached to the tow vehicle. Place the combination on level ground. Make sure the tow dolly is directly behind the tow vehicle, in a straight line. Allow room behind the tow dolly to back the vehicle-in-tow clear of the tow dolly. Immediately park your combination in a safe place, completely off the roadway. Turn on your emergency flashers. If you must continue on the roadway to reach a safe place off the road, turn on your emergency flashers and proceed with caution.
If necessary, drive on a flat tire to reach a safe place completely off the roadway. Drive slowly. If the mechanical problem is major or if the tow dolly is inoperable or cannot be driven safely, get help at myuhaul. Be prepared to give your exact location and a callback telephone number. Have your contract with you when you call. They will have a U-Haul representative contact you and do whatever is necessary. In case of an accident, get everyone out of the vehicle and completely off the roadway.
Call an ambulance if anyone is injured. Notify the police as soon as possible and then report the accident at myuhaul. Proceed with caution entering traffic Loading your tow dolly Your tow vehicle must be at least pounds heavier than the vehicle-in-tow. Keep children and others at least 25 feet away during loading and unloading. Before towing and on the road Use the checklist at the end of these instructions before towing and while on the road.
Equipment Your tow vehicle For occasional towing, your vehicle can tow the tow dolly, provided the curb weight of your tow vehicle is at least lbs. Towing equipment requirements Hitches Hitches must be able to tow the weight of the tow dolly and your vehicle-in-tow. Light s and Mirrors When towing a tow dolly, all lights must be operational. Tire pressure Set all tires to the proper pressure.
Your vehicle-in-tow The maximum weight the vehicle-in-tow can be is determined by your specific tow vehicle. Transmission damage to your vehicle-in-tow When towing a rear axle driven front engine vehicle, the drive shaft must be disconnected to prevent transmission damage.
Connecting your tow dolly Follo w the instructions in this section while hooking up the U-Haul Tow Dolly. Coupler Push down on the latch C and fully loosen the hand-wheel D by turning counterclockwise. Lower the coupler B onto the hitch-ball A as shown. Safety chains The purpose of the safety chains is to keep the tow dolly connected to your tow vehicle in the unlikely event the coupler comes off the ball or the ball comes off the hitch. Make sure these chains attach securely to your tow vehicle and do not drag on the roadway Lighting connections Make sure all tow vehicle and tow dolly lights function properly.
When using a detachable tow light system, a ground wire between the tow dolly and vehicle-in-tow may be required as follows: A. Be sure that you complete each step of the following instructions. Park the properly hitched tow dolly on level ground in a straight line with the tow vehicle, in park, motor off, and parking brake set. Pull on the ratchet release and raise the handle as far up as you can; Figure 5 then pull on the tire strap to unroll adequate slack from the spool.
Lay the strap assembly to the outside of the ramp, next to the tow dolly fender. Continue pulling the ramp out until it stops, then lower it to the ground. Both ramps must be pulled out completely to properly load the vehicle-in-tow without damaging the tow dolly or the vehicle-in-tow If you have a tow dolly with tilt platform loading ramps Figure 8 , tilt the wheel platform back for loading. Swing the bottom of the locking latch toward the coupler far enough to allow locking pin handle to be lifted.
Swing the locking pin handle upward then pull locking pin towards the coupler as far as it will go. Wheel platform will tilt back to allow loading. Position the vehicle-in-tow behind the tow dolly centered as well as possible. Approach ramps slowly.
Make sure there is enough clearance for spoilers, air dams, etc. If more clearance is needed, the spoiler or air dam may be removed to allow clearance. Keep doors closed and drive slowly up the ramp until tires are resting firmly against the wheel stops. DO NOT brake quickly or ram the tire stops at the front of the ramps. Make sure the vehicle is centered on the platform. There must be at least three inches of clearance between the side of the towed vehicle and the tow dolly fenders.
Towed vehicle tires must fit in wheels troughs without overhanging sides. If you have a tow dolly with pullout ramps, lift and push the loading ramps back into the storage compartments inward until the pin engages the hole in the ramp.
If you have a tow dolly with tilt platform loading ramps, slide platform-locking pin back into lock position. The vehicle-in-tow steering wheel must be locked. If the vehicle is not equipped with locking steering column the steering wheel will have to be tied securely. Securing the vehicle-in-tow Center the tire strap ratchets in the front of the tires.
Place the tire straps over the tires. Route the tire straps behind the tube and through the slot in the ratchet spool. Pull about 6 inches of the tire strap through the ratchet spool. Keeping the strap evenly over the tire, operate the ratchet until the strap is tight. Your vehicle-in- tow tires are too big if 6 inches of the tires strap will not pull through the ratchet spool.
DO NOT put a vehicle-in-tow that has tires that are too big on the tow dolly. Make sure that the part of the strap that was placed through the slot is secure between the ratchet shaft and the tire strap.
After tightening the straps, push the handles down and completely rearward. Perform the same procedure for the tire on the other side. Connect the two 2 vehicle security chains, found next to the ratchets, to the vehicle-in-tow frame or other structural member. Keep the security chains away from brake and fuel lines and other items that may be damaged by the chain. DO NOT place the chain hook on the vehicle's frame member or other structural member.
Loop the chain around the member and place the hook through the hole in one of the chain links. Leave several inches of slack in the security chain. Be sure the "S"—hook is secured with a rubber retainer. Disconnect the drive shaft if required. Make sure the vehicle-in-tow parking brake is released.
Install portable towing lights on the vehicle-in-tow as instructed in the Lighting Connections section. When loading and securing is complete, take a test drive making slow left and right hand turns. Recheck the tire tie down straps and retighten as necessary. Towing Reduce speed Slow down for curves, adverse weather, hazardous road conditions, road construction and expressway exits. Stopping and following distance Your combination is heavier and longer than your vehicle alone.
Whipping Whipping is violent and uncontrollable sway caused by loading a tow dolly heavier in the rear half. Combination disturbances A " combination disturbance " is improper handling, whipping, sway, over-steering or other deviation of the tow vehicle or tow dolly from their intended path, due to one or more causes improper loading, steering inputs, excessive speed, cross winds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.
If a combination disturbance occurs: Let off the gas pedal. DO NOT apply your brakes. After a combination disturbance has stopped: Pull a safe distance off the roadway and stop. Check that all the tires are properly inflated and all lug nuts are tight. Passing Your combination is heavier and longer than your tow vehicle alone and will require more time and distance to pass.
This will improve gas mileage and reduce engine overheating Road shoulders If a wheel goes off the paved roadway: DO NOT turn the steering wheel sharply. It should only take you a couple of minutes to put the dolly together. It is an even quicker process when you enlist the help of a friend or family member. A couple of screwdrivers, wrenches, and a mallet will do the trick.
Be sure to watch our assembly video for detailed instructions on putting your dolly together. In this video, we will teach you how to use a tow dolly correctly. The most important thing to take into account is you should always have a spotter when loading and unloading a vehicle using the tow dolly. The spotter will be able to ensure that the wheels are lined up properly with the ramps and that there are no obstacles behind the vehicle when operating it in reverse off of the dolly.
Wheel straps are important accessories when using a tow dolly. Whether you are towing a vehicle around the block or across the country; wheel straps should always be used. Wheel straps secure the vehicle to the tow dolly so it does not roll off the dolly when you are driving. Wheel straps can be used for sedans, pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans. An RV is one of the most popular vehicles used in conjunction with a tow dolly.
The reason for this is that thousands of people travel by RV every year in the United States. Those vacationers tow their personal vehicles using tow dollies attached to their RVs. Is your disc brake system nationwide compliant? Is the tire size a common size to find, and how well do they function on posted speed limits? Of course, we stock them and can ship a set of tires to you very quickly.
We have thousands and thousands of these tires on the road every day. They are very reliable and robust. When the dolly is properly loaded they can travel safely at any posted speed limit. Leave plenty of braking room.
How long will a set of tires last? It depends on the application, the road conditions, hard braking etc. We have customers that get miles and some get 20, miles from their tires.
The passenger-side tires wear faster because that side of the road is always worse. If the roads you travel are rough your tires will wear faster. Dollies do not have suspensions out of necessity. Therefore the tire is the only suspension component for a dolly. Uneven tire wear could be an indication that the bearings need to be adjusted.
We now balance our tires with internal balancing beads. No need to ever balance the tires. Yes, you can tow our tow dolly unloaded for as far as you want. We recommend storing the ramps in your vehicle for unloaded travel. Will my wheel straps last forever? Wheel straps are consumables for all tow dollies.
They do all the work and are under tremendous stress. How much storage space do I need to store your dolly? Our tow dolly is the only tow dolly on the market that can be stored in a vertical position requiring a inch x inch footprint.
Our tow dolly is inches wide, 92 inches long and 27 inches tall to the top of the fenders, weighs pounds. It will stand on its on without aid but we recommend restraining it in some manner. What height does the hitch need to be at? The hitch height needs to be set at inches with 14 inches being ideal for most vehicles. However, if you are ever towing a low profile vehicle you need the hitch height to be at 12 inches. How do I arrange for warranty service if I need it? All warranty work is done in place anywhere in the world you may be.
In case of an emergency everything on our dolly that is serviceable can be purchased at most auto parts stores. We require that you contact us regarding any warranty claim. We can send you all the parts you will need. This helps prevent the potential for price gouging from a repair center.
More common than you may realize. We know what it takes to repair a dolly. That is why we want you to call us first. FYI, since we have had a. What is your return policy? The dolly industry is plagued by people who only need a dolly for one move and no longer need it until their next move. A lot of potential for abuse. U-Haul will only rent dollies to a handful of makes and models, thus driving people to the retail market. Add to that the issue of cost of shipping and crating requirements by the shipper it is nearly impossible to arrange return delivery.
As such we have a very strict policy of no returns, no chargebacks, no refunds. What is the EchoSign email I received after placing my order? These days Merchant Services are very diligent and cautious about online and phone sales. Especially big-ticket items.
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