Car hauler or dolly? Which would you prefer?
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Car hauler or dolly? Which would you prefer?
My wife and I are moving again next month and I can't decide how to tow my car. We are moving from Louisiana to Oregon and I have an 03 Mustang GT that I gotta tow out there. We have some pretty steep mountain ranges that we gotta cross and with a long trip like that, I wanna keep as much strain off my truck as possible. The car weighs around 3,200lbs but with the other stuff we're taking, we're probably gonna be pushing close to 5klbs with us and the kids included. Im renting a U-Haul trailer to haul the car and would rather use a car hauler but figured the dolley will be easier to tow and not put as much load on my truck as the car hauler trailer would. Which would you guy's recommend? I know with my car being RWD the driveshaft will have to be removed and it does sit low to the ground but should work on a dolley. I just feel a little uneasy about having it on the dolley for some reason. Thanks for the input everyone!
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I would also prefer the car hauler but the dolly would give you next to nothing for tongue weight and would be the best option for your truck. You have nothing to worry about with the dolly unless maybe your truck doesn't have mud flaps? That is the only minimal problem i see. Good luck!!! Kevin
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I have towed with both a dolley and a hauler and I would choose a hauler over a dolley any day of the week. There is just something about them I do not like. But given your situation it might be easier on the truck if you go with a dolley. Thats a long drive to be totally loaded down like that. Good luck on the move.
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i think a dolley is easier on the truck but a hauler is better for the mustang but if you dolley the stang that far drop the drive shaft so the trans isnt spinning. My boss (from a towing co.) said towing a car in neutral is ok short distances but anything further than cross town should be on a flatbed or hauler. just my .02
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I would also prefer the car hauler but the dolly would give you next to nothing for tongue weight and would be the best option for your truck. You have nothing to worry about with the dolly unless maybe your truck doesn't have mud flaps? That is the only minimal problem i see. Good luck!!! Kevin
I have towed with both a dolley and a hauler and I would choose a hauler over a dolley any day of the week. There is just something about them I do not like. But given your situation it might be easier on the truck if you go with a dolley. Thats a long drive to be totally loaded down like that. Good luck on the move.
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i think a dolley is easier on the truck but a hauler is better for the mustang but if you dolley the stang that far drop the drive shaft so the trans isnt spinning. My boss (from a towing co.) said towing a car in neutral is ok short distances but anything further than cross town should be on a flatbed or hauler. just my .02
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My wife and I are moving again next month and I can't decide how to tow my car. We are moving from Louisiana to Oregon and I have an 03 Mustang GT that I gotta tow out there. We have some pretty steep mountain ranges that we gotta cross and with a long trip like that, I wanna keep as much strain off my truck as possible. The car weighs around 3,200lbs but with the other stuff we're taking, we're probably gonna be pushing close to 5klbs with us and the kids included. Im renting a U-Haul trailer to haul the car and would rather use a car hauler but figured the dolley will be easier to tow and not put as much load on my truck as the car hauler trailer would. Which would you guy's recommend? I know with my car being RWD the driveshaft will have to be removed and it does sit low to the ground but should work on a dolley. I just feel a little uneasy about having it on the dolley for some reason. Thanks for the input everyone!
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I have used both I have a class 3 hitch frame mounted on my 02 Supercrew, 2wd, 5.4.
Preferred the drive on hauler, Indiana to Virginia. Used the dolly going out, hauler coming back. West Virginia mountains! Had 4wd Mazda B4000 on dolly & hauler. Hauler was easier backing up than dolly. Truck rode higher, no rock chips on hauler!
Preferred the drive on hauler, Indiana to Virginia. Used the dolly going out, hauler coming back. West Virginia mountains! Had 4wd Mazda B4000 on dolly & hauler. Hauler was easier backing up than dolly. Truck rode higher, no rock chips on hauler!
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I have used both I have a class 3 hitch frame mounted on my 02 Supercrew, 2wd, 5.4.
Preferred the drive on hauler, Indiana to Virginia. Used the dolly going out, hauler coming back. West Virginia mountains! Had 4wd Mazda B4000 on dolly & hauler. Hauler was easier backing up than dolly. Truck rode higher, no rock chips on hauler!
Preferred the drive on hauler, Indiana to Virginia. Used the dolly going out, hauler coming back. West Virginia mountains! Had 4wd Mazda B4000 on dolly & hauler. Hauler was easier backing up than dolly. Truck rode higher, no rock chips on hauler!
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Tow dollies can have either electric or surge brakes from what I've seen... I've not towed with one for any distance, but I see motorhomes towing their "dingy" car with them and they would want to have brakes on them you'd think??
Anyway, see if you can find one with at least surge brakes and it might not be that bad?
Good luck!
Mitch
Anyway, see if you can find one with at least surge brakes and it might not be that bad?
Good luck!
Mitch
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One thing to remember with the dolly is taking the DS out which you know.
The 2nd is without the yoke trans fluid will leak out. You'll need to pop out the u-joint and stick the yoke back in the trans. Unless you have a spare yoke.
Hauler all the way. Rent it and put some of your stuff in the car and on the trailer.
The 2nd is without the yoke trans fluid will leak out. You'll need to pop out the u-joint and stick the yoke back in the trans. Unless you have a spare yoke.
Hauler all the way. Rent it and put some of your stuff in the car and on the trailer.
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Tow dollies can have either electric or surge brakes from what I've seen... I've not towed with one for any distance, but I see motorhomes towing their "dingy" car with them and they would want to have brakes on them you'd think??
Anyway, see if you can find one with at least surge brakes and it might not be that bad?
Good luck!
Mitch
Anyway, see if you can find one with at least surge brakes and it might not be that bad?
Good luck!
Mitch
One thing to remember with the dolly is taking the DS out which you know.
The 2nd is without the yoke trans fluid will leak out. You'll need to pop out the u-joint and stick the yoke back in the trans. Unless you have a spare yoke.
Hauler all the way. Rent it and put some of your stuff in the car and on the trailer.
The 2nd is without the yoke trans fluid will leak out. You'll need to pop out the u-joint and stick the yoke back in the trans. Unless you have a spare yoke.
Hauler all the way. Rent it and put some of your stuff in the car and on the trailer.
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