Deen
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Chuck_Sl wrote:Is the Equinox 2 or 4 wheel drive? You may not be able to tow a 4wd with a dolly. -- Chuck There's a question we need answered!
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slay
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I switched from a dolly to a tow bar and would not go back. I had a Master Tow dolly and while I traveled thousands of miles without problems I also had three major incidents. I had both tires on the dolly wear unevenly resulting in bald spots with the cords showing before I noticed the problem while on vacation. I had to scramble to get replacement tires. I had a strap come loose while in transit, thankfully only one and not both. The final straw was when a wheel ripped off while traveling on the highway at night. The only way I knew there was a problem was when a saw the sparks flying from the dolly in my rear monitor. We had to abandon the dolly and drive our toad home. Now I tow four-down and feel much more secure.
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bigred1cav
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Slay: What vehicles may be towed 4 down? I don't want to buy vehicle just to tow. Would like to use a Ford Contour.
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Commander 11
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Thanks to all that responded to my dilema. I see there are definitely 2 sides to the issue. While I am on I have heard it takes a proffessional at least two hours to install the base plate if I go the tow bar route (as well as a few modifications to the car trim)and if you get a braking system (don't know much about the variety of these systems either.currenty using a break buddy. Not happy with it.) that ties into the coaches and cars system that it is six hours labour costs. Any info on this one.? Thanks in advance.
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Polishnurse
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I think you find the "Ready Brake" and affordable alternative. If you have any mechanical ability, you should be able to install most of it yourself. Ready Brake with surge brakes.
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DBakker
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This is out first year with a Tow Dollie and we have had no problem.
I have read here that it takes 20 min to get ready to go. I have no Idea
what they are doing it takes me 6min and I'm done washing my hands and on the road. But I do think 4 down would be nice but for us this works great.
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pcarrell
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I tow my car on a dolly. Don't care which way you tow yours, what makes you happy tickles me to death. However some statements are a little far out. I can drive my car on the dolly by myself strap it down in 2 minutes or less. I can unstrap and unload in about a minute. I have been in 2 parks in 5 years where I had to unhook because I was in a back-in. I have a Demco KarKaddy SS with the surge brakes. So if you want a dolly they are not as bad as some think. If you want a tow bar go for it.
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2Sooners
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Deen wrote:Chuck_Sl wrote:Is the Equinox 2 or 4 wheel drive? You may not be able to tow a 4wd with a dolly. -- Chuck There's a question we need answered!
I just bought a 2010 Equinox BECAUSE it can be towed 4 down. With the six speed tranny it does not matter if it is 4wd or 2wd. Great vehicle made even better!
Foy & Lois Ann
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JaBob
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I'm a 62+ year old diabetic and started with a dolly. Never again. The 5 min statement is well, I'll just let it go.
Bob
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