Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs
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Price: $2,781.65
Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs
Item # RM-2050-1
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Roadmaster Trailers - RM-2050-1
- Tow Dolly
- Cars/Trucks/SUVs
- 4250 lbs
- Wheel Decks
- Roadmaster
- Powder Coated Steel
- 8-1/2W x 12L Foot
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.
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
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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.by: Ty J.06/16/2023
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 $.
by: Artie 01/15/2023
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.
by: Marlene03/17/2023
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.
by: David 08/18/2022
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.
by: Robert 12/24/2023
by: Benjamin03/04/2023
by: David A03/05/2024
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- Can 2015 Lexus ES350 be Towed on Tow DollyI 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.
view full answer... - Can 2016 Toyota Corolla with Automatic Transmission be Flat TowedI did some digging on your 2016 Toyota Corolla with an automatic and what I am seeing says that your vehicle can only be flat towed on a tow dolly like our Roadmaster Tow Dolly part # RM-2050-1. Which one advantage to a tow dolly over flat towing is that if it's a front wheel drive vehicle it won't accumulate miles, there also isn't any long or complicated installs and flat towing future vehicles doesn't require buying additional components.
view full answer... - Can 2018 Cadillac XT5 be Towed on a Tow DollyI pulled up the owners manual of your 2018 Cadillac XTS and on page 317 it gives instructions on how to safely tow your vehicle with a tow dolly and there's no exclusions for AWD models like you have so you could tow it with a dolly like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1 that you referenced.
view full answer... - Install Instructions and Owners Manual for the Roadmaster Tow Dolly part # RM-2000-1I attached the install instructions and owners manual for the Roadmaster Tow Dolly part # RM-2050-1 that you referenced. They are linked on this page under the words, "Featured Help Information."
view full answer... - Is There a Mileage Limit for Dolly Towing 2016 Chevy SparkThere isn't a mileage limit when towing a 2016 Chevy Spark on a tow dolly like part # RM-2050-1 that you referenced. Overall I agree that dolly towing costs less, has an easier install, and is much more easily transferred to future vehicles as well.
view full answer... - Can 2008 Chevy Aveo with Automatic Transmission be Towed behind MotorhomeI did some checking and the versions of the 2008 Chevy Aveo with an automatic transmission like yours have to be towed on a tow dolly like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1. The advantage to a tow dolly is it's about the same price as a flat towing setup, takes much less install time, and easily transferred to future vehicles as well so it is a great solution.
view full answer... - What Gear Should 2014 Ford Edge be In When Towed with Tow DollyWhen you flat tow a vehicle you need the transmission to be put in park and you need the steering wheel to be locked in the forward position. If the vehicle wheels turn when the dolly turns the dolly will hit the fender or door and damage it.
view full answer... - Can 2012 Kia Soul Be Towed with Tow DollyWhen towing a vehicle like your 2012 Kia Soul on a tow dolly like our Roadmaster Tow Dolly part # RM-2050-1 you want to have the vehicle in park and the key off so that the front wheels won't move or turn. If the wheel turns when you go around corners the dolly will make contact with the fender of the vehicle. I confirmed this by checking an online version of your vehicle owners manual.
view full answer... - Can a Standard Transmission 2001 Saab be Flat-Towed?A 2001 Saab is not meant to be towed with four-wheels down, no matter the transmission. According to the Saab owner's manual, the recommended way to tow this vehicle would be with a flat-bed trailer. Another option could be a tow dolly, such as this Roadmaster, # RM-2050-1, which would lift your Saab's front wheels off the ground in order to tow it. I have attached a review video of this tow dolly for you.
view full answer... - Can the 2015 Honda Odyssey Be Flat Towed Behind a RVI have a solution for you, however, a 2015 Honda Odyssey cannot be flat towed behind a RV with 4 wheels on the ground. To tow your Odyssey behind your RV you can use a tow dolly that will allow the front wheels off the ground. The Roadmaster Two Dolly with Electric Brakes, # RM-2050-1, can tow a maximum 4,250 lbs and will fit vehicle's with 12 to 16 inch diameter tires. If your vans gross vehicle weight (GVWR) is less than 4,250 and your tire diameter is bigger than 12 inches but no...
view full answer... - Could 1969 Lincoln Be Towed on a Tow DollyDepends on the transmission. I don't have a way to look up vehicles that old whether they can be towed on a dolly. But with the transmission you have in the vehicle I am sure there's a way to know for sure. From what I was able to find your vehicle most likely had a Turbo 350 transmission which would require the driveshaft to be disconnected to tow on a dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1.
view full answer... - Can Automatic Transmission Jeep Wrangler be Towed with Tow DollyI don't know what year your Jeep Wrangler is but I checked several generations and the automatic transmission versions of the vehicle easily can be towed with a tow dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1. The procedures will be listed in the owners manual but it basically works since the transfer case can be put into neutral.
view full answer... - Options for Towing a 1998 BMW Z3The only option I could recommend would be a tow dolly like part # RM-2050-1 as long as the owners manual of your vehicle says it can be towed with one. Using a tow dolly is slightly more expensive that flat towing but there is much less hassle since there's only one part to buy and virtually no install time. Whereas a flat towing setup can be pricey and difficult for everything to install. I really wish we had a base plate kit available for your 1998 BMW Z3 but I checked with our manufacturers...
view full answer... - Can Manual Transmission 2023 Subaru Crosstrek be Towed with DollyI checked the owners manual of your 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and only the AWD models can't be towed with a tow dolly so as long as your manual transmission model ISN'T AWD you'd be fine to use a dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1. You'd need gear selector in neutral with the key in the off position so that the steering wheel would be locked.
view full answer... - Can a 2012 Volkswagen Eos be Flat Towed Behind a Motor HomeYou will need to consult the vehicle owners manual for your 2012 Volkswagen Eos to determine if it can be flat towed. But, if it can, we do not have any flat towing parts that will fit it. If the owners manual says that it can be towed using a dolly then we have dolly # RM-2000-1 you could use. Otherwise the best solution is to put the car on a small trailer and tow it that way.
view full answer... - Dolly Towing 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Rear-Wheel-DriveI reviewed an online edition of the owner's manual for the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara and on page 8-11 Suzuki indicates that the 2WD with automatic transmission can be dolly towed with the rear wheels on the dolly and the front wheels on the ground, and the key in the ACC position. Such an item is Roadmaster # RM-2050-1. I strongly recommend checking your own printed manual in case it differs from this online copy.
view full answer... - How Can 2016 Honda Civic Sedan be Towed behind MotorhomeI did some checking and according to Honda the only way you'll be able to transport a 2016 Honda Civic behind a motorhome would be with a Tow Dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 as you cannot flat tow it with all 4 wheels on the ground. A dolly allows you to get the front wheels off of the ground and only the rear wheels will spin. I attached a review video for this dolly for you to check out as well.
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- Can 2006 VW Beetle Be Towed on a Tow DollyAccording to my research, the automatic transmission equipped 2006 VW Beetle can be towed on a tow dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 you referenced. I would urge you to confirm this for yourself by consulting your owner's manual or checking with your VW dealer, as I was unable to locate an online copy of the owner's manual.
view full answer... - Can a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Be Flat-Towed I checked out the owner's manual for a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer and according to this, the vehicle can only be transported on a tow dolly. The only models we offer a tow dolly for are front wheel drive as these can be towed from the front with the front wheels off the ground. The other models will either need to have the rear wheels or all wheels off the ground. I recommend checking out page 6-23 if you need further clarification. For a tow dolly, I recommend the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with...
view full answer... - Can 2015 Nissan Sentra Automatic Transmission be Flat Towed I pulled up the owners manual of your 2015 Nissan Sentra and only the manual transmission models can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. The automatic transmission vehicles need to be towed on a dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 that you referenced.
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- Would the Rear of a Vehicle Drag When Being Towed on a Tow DollyIt sounds like you are concerned that the rear of your vehicle would drag the ground if loaded onto the Roadmaster Tow Dolly part # RM-2050-1. The front wheels of your vehicle will not sit up very high off of the ground so you would not have to worry about your vehicle dragging. I spoke to my contact at Roadmaster and they have never had an issue with the rear end of a vehicle dragging while being towed by the # RM-2050-1. He said that as long as your vehicle is at stock ride height and...
view full answer... - Recommendation for Towing a 2012 Honda Civic 5-Speed Manual TransmissionMost manual transmission vehicles can be flat towed as you referenced. I don't know why Honda says their 2012 Honda Civic cannot and will damage the transmission according to the owner's manual, you would need to contact a dealership to get more information on that. If you desire to tow your 2012 Honda Civic, I can recommend using the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 which is supported as an acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
view full answer... - Can 2019 Chevy Equinox Fit on Roadmaster Tow Dolly without Ground Clearance IssuesYour 2019 Chevy Equinox would not need to have front fascia pieces removed in order to fit on the Roadmaster tow dolly # RM-2050-1. There wouldn't be any ground clearance issues as the vehicle would easily be able to drive right up onto the ramps.
view full answer... - Procedure for Towing Ford Focus On Tow DollyThe exact procedure could be a bit dependent on the exact model year of your Focus, but generally speaking you'll want the steering column locked, and the transmission in neutral. You should not need to disconnect the battery terminal. There might be more specifics mentioned in your owner's manual. Look in the 'towing' or 'recreational towing' section. I've linked you to a video showing the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 Tow Dolly in use.
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