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Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs

Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs

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Roadmaster Trailers - RM-2050-1

  • Tow Dolly
  • Wheel Decks
  • Cars/Trucks/SUVs
  • Roadmaster
  • 8-1/2W x 12L Foot
  • Powder Coated Steel

Tow your vehicle without installing a tow bar or base plates. This tow dolly has a pivoting deck for easy maneuvering and electric brakes for safe stopping. Sliding ramps adjust side-to-side from 34" to 77" to fit most vehicles.


Features:

  • Tow dolly makes it easy to tow different vehicles without installing a tow bar and base plates
    • Ideal for cars with front-wheel-drive automatic transmissions
  • Towing deck keeps front wheels of towed vehicle up and off the ground
    • No need for a transmission lube pump system or driveshaft disconnect
  • Loading ramps slide from side-to-side to fit almost any vehicle
    • Laser-cut grooves provide extra traction for safe loading
  • Electric brakes make it safe and easy to stop while towing
    • Helps prevent wear and tear on your RV's brakes
    • Requires an electric brake controller (sold separately)
  • Deck platform swivels 9 degrees for tight cornering and easy maneuvering
  • Heavy-duty trailer tires let you tow heavy vehicles with ease
  • Accu-Lube hubs with grease fittings make it easy to grease the bearings
  • Adjustable wheel nets fit tires sizes that are up to 30" outer diameter x 11" wide
    • Includes ratchets
  • Brake lights with turn signals included
  • Powder-coated steel resists corrosion
  • Polyethylene fenders are durable and won't rust
  • 5-Way, 6-way, or 7-way connector (sold separately) required to activate dolly's brakes
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty


Specs:

  • Application:
    • Maximum vehicle weight: 4,250 lbs
    • Maximum tire size: 30" outer diameter x 11" wide
  • Overall length: 121"
  • Overall width: 102"
  • Usable width:
    • Narrow ramp position: 34" from inner tire tread to inner tire tread
    • Wide ramp position: 77" from outer tire tread to outer tire tread
  • Distance from end of coupler to pivot bolt in deck platform: 86-1/2"
  • Dolly weight: 545 lbs
  • Height at fenders: 29"
  • Trailer ball size: 2"
  • Recommended ball height: 18" - 20"
  • Tires: ST205-75R14 radial


Note: Your local municipality requires you to register your trailer with the DMV. An etrailer representative will be reaching out to get information from you for the title.


When towing your vehicle with a tow bar, all 4 wheels are in contact with the ground. Certain vehicles - namely, those with front-wheel-drive automatic transmissions - require either a transmission lube pump system or a driveshaft disconnect when being flat towed. Using a tow dolly eliminates the need for those by lifting your vehicle's front wheels off the road. In addition, using a dolly eliminates the need for base plates that clutter the front of your towed car, difficult-to-install wiring, and a potentially expensive supplemental braking system. Also, if you want to tow multiple vehicles, this dolly is a great alternative to traditional flat towing because you don't have to purchase and install brackets and wiring for all of your cars.


Superior Design

Electric Brakes

The built-in electric brakes make it safe and easy to stop your vehicle while you're towing. This meets towing requirements, and also helps prevent the extra wear and tear on your RV's brakes that would otherwise occur because of the added towing weight. An electric brake controller (sold separately) must be purchased and mounted inside your RV to complete the installation. In addition, you will need a 6-way or 7-way trailer connector on the dolly so that it can receive the braking signal from your RV.


Universal Compatibility

The sliding ramps offer a 47" range of adjustment to ensure a precise fit for almost any vehicle you decide to tow. Also, the included wheel nets adjust to fit tires that are up to 30" outer diameter x 11" wide.



2050-1 Road Master RM3477 Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs

Installation Details RM-2050-1 Installation instructions


Customer Reviews

Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs - RM-2050-1

Average Customer Rating:  4.3 out of 5 stars   (7 Customer Reviews)

Tow your vehicle without installing a tow bar or base plates. This tow dolly has a pivoting deck for easy maneuvering and electric brakes for safe stopping. Sliding ramps adjust side-to-side from 34" to 77" to fit most vehicles.

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This Roadmaster tow dolly was manufactured extremely well. The welds and metal grade are traditional made in America high-quality. Putting it together at home will take two people and the right tools-plan for the day accordingly. I used heat shrink wrap, high quality electrical tape and zip ties to control the wiring better. Follow the assembly directions carefully.This is one heavy product delivery. I towed our Ford Focus and it tows beautifully. Backing up can be challenging. When loading your vehicle you may have to get your front tires very close to the tip of the rack to make the fulcrum effect work. Once again this is a great product and worth the extra $.



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Added a spare tire carrier and wheel jack (also available from eTrailer). With attention to all fasteners and tire pressure, tow dolly performed well. First trip out of the box was 4000 miles rt to Yellowstone NP, no problems.



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Dolly seems fine. Still putting it together. But there was never any any type of tracking information provided. Just a note it was received on the 1st. It said it was shipped on the 5th and then nothing until we got a call for delivery on the 14th. I generally get some sort of tracking information which I much prefer.



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It is a great trailer, very high quality. It is the first time I every used a car dolly, I was amazed how easy and quick you can load and unload your car. Trailer very stable when pulling.



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  • Towing a 2017 Cadillac XT5 Behind Motorhome
    Yes you can dolly tow your 2017 Cadillac XT5 if it's equipped properly. I looked up the owners manual and it says if it's equipped with the Driver Control Mode and it's in Tour Mode it can be dolly towed with a dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Self-Steering Wheels and Electric Brakes #RM-2050-1 you referenced. I linked the dolly, and included a couple of review videos for you to check out..
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  • Is It Safe For Transmission to Flat Tow a 2011 Ford Flex
    According to pages 248 and 249 there are no transmission issues when you flat tow your 2011 Ford Flex. If you have a front-wheel drive vehicle it can be flat towed or dolly towed like # RM-2000-1. An all-wheel drive vehicle can be flat towed or trailer towed but not dolly towed. If you will be flat towing, you will tow in Neutral as you stated with the key in the ACC position. Before your trip you will want to run the engine for about 10 minutes to make sure the fluids circulate and...
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  • Can 2013 Honda Fit be Towed with a Tow Dolly
    Yes, I did some checking and your 2013 Honda Fit with an automatic transmission can be towed with a tow dolly like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1. For more info on this tow dolly check out the review video I attached as well.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Tow Dolly for 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
    If by tow bar you are referring to the trailer hitch receiver, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"# C13153. If you are looking for a tow bar to flat tow, your vehicle is not able to be flat towed. If you have a front wheel drive vehicle, I recommend using the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1.
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  • Can I Tow a 2018 Honda Fit EXL on a Tow Dolly?
    You'll always want to consult your owners manual for confirmation but according to my research, if you have an automatic transmission it is safe to tow your vehicle on a tow dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1. If you have a manual transmission you can flat tow your 2018 Honda Fit EXL behind a motorhome. The Roadmaster Tow Dolly has an adjustable deck to allow for use with a variety of vehicles and comes equipped with electric brakes for added safety and...
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  • Will 2015 Hyundai Sonata Fit On Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Trailer Brakes RM-2050-1?
    You sure can! Your 2015 Hyundai Sonata will fit on the Roadmaster Tow Dolly With Electric Trailer Brakes # RM-2050-1 perfectly and will not have any fitment or interference issues with your front bumper. The # RM-2050-1 is designed for vehicles weighing up to 4250lbs so since your Sonata only weighs up to 3500lbs you will have no issues. You will need to add a 7-way connector to the dolly using # PK12706. I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
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  • Recommended Way to Tow 2014 Kia Optima EX 2.4
    I did some checking and it looks like your 2014 Kia Optima EX with a 2.4 liter engine can only be towed on a tow dolly like our Roadmaster tow dolly part # RM-2050-1 which would be a great option.
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  • Can 2019 Cadillac XT5 be Towed on Tow Dolly
    I did some checking and the front wheel drive versions of the 2019 Cadillac XT5 can be towed on a tow dolly like the Roadmaster dolly part # RM-2050-1 that you referenced but the all wheel drive versions need to be towed on a tow dolly. I'd recommend going with a front wheel drive XT5 then and you'd be able to tow it with a dolly then. Front wheel drive vehicles tend to get better gas mileage than all wheel drive ones as well.
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  • Can RoadMaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes Be Backed Up in Reverse?
    The electric brakes on the RoadMaster Tow Dolly, part # RM-2050-1, only engage when you activate the brakes on your tow vehicle. Your tow vehicle brakes send a braking signal to the (required) brake controller which in turn tells the electric brakes on the towing dolly (through the required wiring harness) to activate. Operating your tow vehicle and the tow dolly in reverse gear for maneuvering purposes is not a problem; the brakes on the dolly will not engage unless told to do so by the...
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  • Recommended Ball Height for Roadmaster Tow Dolly RM3477
    The recommended ball height for the Roadmaster tow dolly RM3477, our part number # RM-2050-1, is 18-20 inches. I attached a help article on picking out ball mounts as well.
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  • Parts Needed to Use the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes
    In order to use the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes part # RM-2050-1 you'll need a few items such as a ball mount/hitch ball, trailer connector, and brake controller. The ball mount/hitch ball will be chosen based on your rise/drop needs but a good starting point is the Curt Towing Starter Kit part # C45534. If you need further help with this you can reference the help article I have attached below. It sounds like you already have a 7-way for the motorhome but you'll also need...
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  • Will the Roadmaster Tow Dolly Work with Low Ground Clearance Vehicles
    I spoke to my contact at Roadmaster about loading vehicles with low ground clearance on the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes part # RM-2050-1 and they said to go to U-Haul and try to load your vehicle on their tow dolly. The U-Haul tow dolly and Roadmaster tow dolly are very very similar in regards to clearance so if it will fit on the U-Haul tow dolly it will fit on the Roadmaster tow dolly. That said, they were not able to provide any ground clearance measurements to determine...
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  • Replacement Stabilizer Bars for Roadmaster Tow Dolly
    We have two Road Master Tow Dolly replacement stabilizer bars available. The one you need will depend on the tow dolly you currently have. If you have the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1 then the correct stabilizer bar is the # RM-B001225. If you have the Roadmaster 2000-1 tow dolly then you need the # RM-921006.
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  • Can 2015 Lexus ES350 be Towed on Tow Dolly
    I looked up your 2015 Lexus ES350 and it can be towed on a tow dolly like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1 that you mentioned. You'll want to have the vehicle in Park and make sure the emergency brake is off too. The Roadmaster tow dolly you referenced is a really great option for a dolly. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
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  • Can 2011 Honda Fit FWD With Manual Transmission Be Towed On Tow Dolly?
    I checked the owner's manual for your 2011 Honda Fit FWD with the manual transmission and it can be dolly towed or flat towed behind your motorhome. For a compatible dolly I recommend the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1 you were looking at as your Honda Fit will fit on it perfectly. This dolly does not include the trailer connector to plug into your tow vehicle so you will need the # PK12706 as well. Lastly your tow vehicle will need to have a fully...
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  • How to Flat-Tow a 2006 Mini Cooper S with Automatic Transmission
    The 2006 Mini Cooper S with an automatic transmission will need to be towed behind your motorhome on a tow dolly with the front two wheels off of the ground. There are models that can be flat-towed with all fours wheels down but they have a manual transmission, not an automatic. The best tow dolly we have for your Mini Cooper S is the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes part # RM-2050-1. This tow dolly has everything you need to hit the road for the exception of a trailer connector...
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  • Roadmaster Tow Dolly Weight Capacity
    The capacity of the RoadMaster Tow Dolly # RM-20250-1 that you referenced is 4,250 lbs. Your 2007 Ford F-150 will weigh between 4,758 and 5,875 lbs so while it could tow a vehicle with this dolly it could not be towed on this dolly. Since you gave the axle and towing capacities of your truck it is hard to say if you are in need of a dolly to tow your truck or a dolly to tow with your truck.
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  • Tow Dolly Recommendation for 2016 Chrysler Town & Country
    According to the owner's manual, your 2016 Chrysler Town & Country can indeed be towed behind a motorhome using a tow dolly, but the # RM-2050-1 which replaced the RM 3477 tow dolly has a capacity of 4250 lbs which isn't enough capacity for the 4700 lb weight of the Town & Country. The good news is that we do offer a tow dolly that will work. The Demco Kar Kaddy X, part # DM9713093 has a capacity up to 4800 lbs. The dolly offers a hydraulic disc brake system which won't require a brake...
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  • Hardware Needed To Install Replacement Stabilizer Bar for Roadmaster Tow Dolly
    The hardware needed to attach the Replacement Stabilizer Bar part # RM-B001225 to the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes part # RM-2050-1 is not included nor is this something that Roadmaster offers separately. That said, all you would need to do is take a trip to the hardware store and pickup the following: (2) 1/2"-13x1-3/4" Hex Bolts Grade 5 (1) 1/2"x4-1/2" Hex Bolt Grade 5 (6) 1/2" Flat Washers (3) 1/2" Hex Nuts
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  • Installing Safety Chains When Using Tow Dolly Or Flat Towing A 2016 Kia Soul
    When towing your 2016 Kia Soul on a dolly like # RM-2050-1, you will only connect safety chains between the tongue of the dolly and the hitch of your towing vehicle. To secure your vehicle to the dolly you only need wheel nets like the Replacement Wheel Net for Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2150. I've attached a video to help. If you mean connecting safety chains to your base plates when towing, you will hook them up to the base plates using the locking ring. I've attached a video of a...
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  • Could a 1999 Honda CR-V be Towed on Tow Dolly
    If your 1999 Honda CR-V is front wheel drive you would have no problem using a tow dolly like the part # RM-2050-1 to flat tow it. If it is all-wheel drive you would first need to consult the owners manual or check with a Honda dealer to see if that is possible.
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  • Is an Axle Disconnect Required for a Vehicle to Be Towed if it is a Manual Transmission
    The accepted rule on manual transmission vehicles is that if it is in neutral it should be fine to be flat towed. With that being said, you should still consult the owners manual of your 2014 Ram 1500 to see if there are restrictions for your vehicle for flat towing. There are several companies that do axle-disconnects, but we don't unfortunately carry them. The RoadMaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 would be an excellent choice for your truck as long as it weighs less than...
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  • Can a 2003 Ford Windstar Be Flat Towed Without Transmission Damage?
    I checked our towing information resources for specifics about flat towing a 2003 Ford Windstar and I was unable to confirm whether this vehicle can be safely flat towed. I also checked the Ford website and the Windstar is not listed by Ford as one of their vehicles for which flat-towing is recommended. I was able to find an online version of the owner's manual for the 2003 Windstar and on page 151 Ford indicates that front-wheel-drive vehicles are not recommended for flat-towing; in such...
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  • Recommended Tow Dolly for 2000 Volkswagen EuroVan
    Based on my research your 200 VW EuroVan has a curb weight of 4,220 to 4,348 lbs. The GVWR is the maximum loaded weight, curb weight (weight without passengers or cargo) is what we use to determine the correct tow dolly. Since you're either at or over the maximum vehicle weight for the # RM-2050-1, I recommend the Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly # DM9713093. The Kar Kaddy X has a maximum vehicle weight of 4,800 lbs so that easily covers your van. It also has surge brakes instead of electric...
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