Owner`s manual
Read all instructions before assembling or op-
erating the tow dolly. Failure to understand how to
assemble or operate the tow dolly could result in
property damage, personal injury or even death.
1. The trailer ball, ball mount, receiver and motorhome
must all be rated to pull a weight that exceeds the
combined weight of the tow dolly, towed vehicle and
all of its contents.
2. Do not pull more than 4,250 pounds with the tow
dolly. Remember to add the weight of all contents within
the towed vehicle when calculating its total weight.
3. The motorhome must be at least 1,000 pounds
heavier than the towed vehicle. If not, the momentum
of the towed vehicle and dolly will attempt to push the
motorhome, resulting in “fishtailing” or “jackknifing.”
This force can cause a loss of control that can result
in severe damage or a life-threatening accident.
4. The tow dolly is equipped with electric brakes. For
the electric brakes to function, a brake controller must
be installed in the motorhome. Even with adequate
braking capacity, the combination of vehicles will require
additional stopping distance that must be accounted for
when towing.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions to set the
controller to the appropriate weight for towing; be
certain to reduce the braking force if the dolly is ever
towed unladen.
5. Avoid sharp turns when towing with the dolly loaded
— always turn with as wide a radius as possible. Turning
too sharply may cause the towed vehicle to contact the
tow dolly fender, causing damage to the towed vehicle
and dolly.
6. Do not back up the dolly when loaded. It will easily
jackknife, which can damage the tongue, deck or other
components.
7. Before loading any vehicle, be certain that the ramps
are adjusted to the correct width. See the “Initial Assem-
bly” section, steps 9 and 10, for further information.
8. Before unloading any vehicle, be certain that the
pivot pin and safety clip have been removed, or severe
damage to the tow dolly and towed vehicle will result.
9. Replace broken, worn or defective tow dolly com-
ponents before towing any vehicle.
10. Torque the lug nuts to 90 ft./lbs. every 50 miles for
the first 200 miles. Torque every 3,000 miles thereaf-
ter.
11. Inspect both tire’s air pressure every 3,000 miles.
Inflate to the recommended psi listed on the tire side-
wall. Do not tow on improperly inflated tires — the result
will be premature tire wear.
If towing the dolly unladen, reduce the tire pressure
by 15 psi.
Before each trip, inspect the tires for road damage
or unusual wear patterns.
12. Always connect the dolly to the motorhome before
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loading the towed vehicle. Similarly, always unload
the towed vehicle before disconnecting the dolly from
the motorhome. It is nearly impossible to control the
combined weight of the dolly and towed vehicle when
disconnected from the motorhome.
13. When connecting the safety chains to the motorhome,
cross them underneath the coupler. If the coupler
should ever disconnect, the crossed chains will support
the tongue of the dolly, helping to prevent it from digging
into the road.
14. The towed vehicle’s steering wheel must be locked
or otherwise secured when towing. Failure to lock the
steering wheel will allow the towed vehicle to pivot
on the bed, causing it to hit the fender and wheel
assembly of the dolly. Severe damage will result to
both vehicles.
15. When loading and unloading, be careful not to burn
yourself on any chassis or engine components that may
still be hot. In addition, the underside of the vehicle may
have sharp edges and corners that can cause cuts and
abrasions.
16. Do not ride on the tow dolly or in the towed vehicle
while it is being towed.
17. If the towed vehicle has rear wheel drive, be certain
it can be towed without damaging the transmission. If
necessary, drop the driveshaft to protect the transmis-
sion.
18. Always load the towed vehicle facing forward. Do
not put a vehicle on the dolly backwards. The front
end alignment on most vehicles prevents the steer-
able wheels from properly tracking the tow dolly. This
can result in severe fishtailing and swaying, as well
as unfavorable front end and tire wear. In addition, it
may cause a loss of control, resulting in a severe, life-
threatening accident.
19. Check and comply with your local, state, federal or
provincial requirements for towing.
20. The tow dolly is not designed for commercial ap-
plications. Commercial use will void the warranty.
Failure to follow these instructions can cause
property damage, personal injury or even death.