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01-04-2016, 02:13 PM
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Fifth Wheel Tow dolly
Interesting tow dolly solution for those that want to tow a fifth wheel when the towing vehicle has low pay load capability......
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01-04-2016, 03:03 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
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Wish they'd given some diamentions on length.....looks like for those hav'n a lot of area to back in to might be their answer.....405 area code ? Sure frees up bed of a truck.
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01-04-2016, 03:51 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
Wish they'd given some diamentions on length.....looks like for those hav'n a lot of area to back in to might be their answer.....405 area code ? Sure frees up bed of a truck.
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I know that the Automated Safety Hitch advertised that backing up took less space as the tow dolly itself turned. Marketing stuff, but they had some videos that showed it.
I don't know who makes this one.
Interesting product, but I feel like their market is very small and price tag very hefty ($10k).
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01-04-2016, 03:53 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
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You need one! Call 'em and relay the $$!  Should be standard option for FORDS..
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01-04-2016, 04:23 PM
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Jack of All Trades
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Williston, Florida
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My problem with this is I can just see someone hooking up a 42 foot, 16,000 lb. fifth wheel to a Honda Civic with it and go down the highway with it.
I wouldn't want to be in the same state with them!
It might allow a SUV pull a 5er, it might even stop it, but I can't seeing it being able to control it, especially going down hill.
Rick
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01-04-2016, 04:25 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
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Smart car towable......be a treat in mountains!
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01-04-2016, 04:28 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
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There would be those that towed with a m/h....with a 15' rear overhang!
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01-04-2016, 05:06 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RJHuser
It might allow a SUV pull a 5er, it might even stop it, but I can't seeing it being able to control it, especially going down hill.
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Again, I can't speak to this specific one. But I know that the Automated Safety Hitch advertised the brakes on it increasing the braking power of the whole setup. I know one family who pull with a 1-ton passenger van so that they have room for their team.. err.. pile of kids.
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01-05-2016, 08:44 PM
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01-05-2016, 08:46 PM
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Location: Virginia
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But Not legal in all states.............  And many have been recalled........
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01-05-2016, 08:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DKRITTER
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I saw that one in use at campground on the coast. Asked the person using it why and he told me because the fifth wheel was a company unit that everybody uses and he stated if he had a fiver he would not use it. That was the biggest fiver I have ever seen had dually type axles and a slide out porch. He was towing with a F-250.
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01-05-2016, 09:16 PM
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Always Learning
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oaklevel
But Not legal in all states.............
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Yeah, I know the ASH folks claim it is and offer a letter saying so. But I think someone looked into it in VA and that claim was dubious. I know I wouldn't want to be at a LEO's judgement on the side of the road.
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01-06-2016, 09:33 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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hello dolly
Big trucks do it all the time, what's the problem ?
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01-06-2016, 11:26 AM
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Happy Keystone Owner
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Fifth Wheel Tow dolly
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Originally Posted by CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT
Big trucks do it all the time, what's the problem ?
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Only behind another trailer that is connected to the fifth wheel. Somewhere along the line the first connection is the fifth wheel.
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01-06-2016, 12:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT
Big trucks do it all the time, what's the problem ?
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We are not big trucks............
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01-06-2016, 12:50 PM
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Isn't this the same basic system that 18 wheelers use when they are pulling two trailers?
Jim
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01-06-2016, 12:51 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
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Yes a converter dolly I believe they are called.
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01-06-2016, 01:02 PM
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Yes and no they hitch to the truck very differently...........
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01-06-2016, 01:05 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oaklevel
Yes and no they hitch to the truck very differently...........
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Don't they hook to a pintle hook on the rear of the trailer?
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01-06-2016, 01:05 PM
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Has anyone gotten a price yet? Would like to know.
Jim
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