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  • Could Wheel Dolly # PTW54013 be Used on Tandem Axle Pontoon Boat Trailer
  • The Wheel Dolly # PTW54013 that you referenced would work for your tandem axle pontoon boat trailer but only if they trailer was under the weight capacity of the dollies. These are rated for 1,000 lbs per dolly so with a total of 4 of these your boat and trailer would need to weigh under 4,000 lbs.
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  • What Is The Difference Between The Trailer Valet Trailer Dolly Models?
  • Yes. The only difference between the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1,000 lbs TW # TVXL25 and the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2" Hitch Ball - 1,000 lbs TW # TVXL2 is the hitch ball size. Either model can accept the other hitch ball size, but they are sold separately. You can get the other hitch ball size to go with whichever model you choose. You can use the 2" Hitch Ball w/ Base for Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly - 1,000...
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  • Does Trailer Dolly Capacity Refer to Tongue Weight?
  • The capacity you are referring to for a trailer dolly is the tongue weight capacity the dolly can handle, which is sometimes referred to as hitch weight. So if your pop-up camper has a dry (unloaded) hitch weight of 380 lbs, that is the same as having a 380 lb tongue weight. For that amount of weight we have a number of dollies that would work well and I recommend the Rack'em Trailer Dolly # RA20 which has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs. It has a 1-7/8" hitch ball, 13" tires,...
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  • Availability of Trailer Dolly for Trailer with 600 Pounds Tongue Weight
  • For a trailer dolly that will work with your trailer, I recommend looking at the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly # TVXL2. This one is capable of 1,000lbs tongue weight and 10,000lbs total. It comes with a 2" ball. The Trailer Valet Swivel Jack # STC-V211, which you referenced, only has a tongue weight of 500 lbs.
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  • Replacement ST145R12 Tire and Wheel for Acme Tow Dolly
  • Any trailer or tow dolly tire should always be inflated to the maximum psi pressure shown on the tire sidewall. It is never appropriate to under- or over-inflate a trailer/dolly tire since only when fully inflated can the tire deliver its rated weight capacity. Naturally it is also important that the vehicle loaded on the dolly be within the dolly's rated capacity. Acme offers several different dolly products and these are specified to use Load Range E tires in size ST145R12. Their wheels...
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  • Trailer Dolly Tongue Weight Capacity
  • The Rack'em Trailer Dolly # RA20 is rated for up to 500 lbs tongue weight and uses a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball. This style dolly isn't available in larger sizes because the weight of the trailer and lack of brakes becomes a safety risk. If you have a trailer with a 2 inch hitch ball coupler or 2-5/16 inch coupler, then I recommend using the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive # TVXL2 or # TVXL25 depending on the hitch ball size needed. These trailer dolly options have an integrated...
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  • What is Remote Range of Trailer Valet RVR5 Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly
  • The range of the remote that comes with the Trailer Valet RVR5 Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly # TVRVR5 is 40 feet and there isn't a way to extend it.
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  • What is the Max Capacity of the Trailer Spare Tire Carrier and Dolly Bracket when Used as a Dolly
  • I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson about the capacities of the Trailer Spare Tire Carrier and Dolly Bracket, # DL22144, and I have some information for you. Basically, my contact stated that there is no official rating, but he would say no more than 100 pounds. He then added if you can lift it by hand, be it 50 pounds or 90 pounds, the unit can take the weight.
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  • What Is the Weight of the RoadMaster Tow Dolly and What is Coupler Height
  • I called RoadMaster and got the following weight measurements. The weight of the dolly is 545 pounds. The shipping weight is 694 pounds. I have sent an update email to have this information corrected on our site. The trailer tongue and coupler height are fixed, they are not adjustable. A ball mount should be selected that has the proper rise or drop so that the dolly is riding level on the axle. The coupler height is 18 inches on the dolly. So you would need a ball mount that would keep...
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  • Low Cost Trailer Dolly for Use with 2-Inch Trailer Coupler
  • If your trailer has a 2-inch ball coupler you can still use the 1-7/8-inch Rack'Em Trailer Dolly # RA20 to move it to and from your storage position. While it would not be appropriate to tow with different sizes of ball and coupler use of a tow dolly with the smaller 1-7/8-inch ball should be no issue. If you did find that the coupler's fit on the ball was too loose, you could simply install a 2-inch hitch ball in place of the standard ball.
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  • Is 4,800 lb Weight Rating of Demco Kar Kaddy Tow Dolly for Front of Vehicle or the Whole Vehicle
  • Great question! The 4,800 lb weight rating of the Demco Kar Kaddy SS # DM9713045 means that it can tow vehicles that weigh up to 4,800 lbs. Anything over that will be too much for the tow dolly and would require a trailer to tow. The good news is that your 2023 GMC Acadia only has a curb weight of 3,300 lbs - 4,200 lbs depending on the model. Curb weight is the weight of the vehicle as if you were driving it off the dealership lot so even if you fill up to a full tank a gas you won't...
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  • Tire Pressure Recommendation for the MaxxTow Trailer Dolly
  • On the sidewall of the Replacement Wheel for MaxxTow Trailer Dolly # FHG23VR it lists the max PSI rating as 30 psi. You would want to inflate the tire to that level.
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  • Replacement Wheels For Trailer Dolly
  • Yes, I will be happy to help you see if the Replacement Wheel for MaxxTow Trailer Dolly # FHG23VR is the right fit for your dolly. That fact that you said that your diameter tubing is about 1" and the Replacement Wheel # MT70225-1 has a wheel hub bore of 0.942" is a very close match. The best way to have an exact measure of your hub bore (diameter tubing) is by using a digital caliber. If you don't have one, I recommend 4" Carbon Fiber Digital Caliper # PTW80157. I have a video attached...
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  • Recommended Tow Dolly for a 2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk
  • A 2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk can not be flat towed. You will need to use a trailer or tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes item # DM9713045.
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  • Could Draw Tite Trailer Hitch 75270 Be Used to Tow a Tow Dolly
  • The Draw Tite trailer hitch part # 75270 that you referenced has a 4,500 lb weight capacity. As long as the weight of the vehicle and tow dolly weighs less than that the hitch would be just fine. You would also need to check the owners manual of your vehicle as well to be sure you do not exceed this towing capacity figure as well.
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  • How Much Does the Trailer Valet RVR9 Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly Weigh?
  • The weight of the Trailer Valet RVR9 Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly item # TVRVR9 is 75 lbs.
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  • Tongue Weight Of A Loaded Roadmaster Tow Dolly
  • The tongue weight of the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250lbs # RM-2050-1 is only going to be roughly 80lbs. The weight of the car when loaded is going to be supported by the axle and not the tongue of the trailer so there will not be any additional weight.
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  • Can a Half-Ton Truck Pull Another 1/2 Ton Truck on a Dolly, Trailer, or Flat Tow?
  • Most 1/2 ton trucks are rated with a towing capacity that will absolutely allow them to pull another half ton truck. The Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1 you asked from is not rated for all 1/2 ton trucks as they can weigh between 4,000 and 5,000 lbs or more. To determine that weight you will need the curb weight of your truck. For most 1/2 ton trucks you will either need to pull the truck on a trailer, get a larger tow dolly, or flat tow the second...
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  • What Are Dimensions and Specs for Replacement Wheel for MaxxTow Trailer Dolly
  • The Replacement Wheel for MaxxTow Trailer Dolly # MT70225 is part # FHG23VR. This wheel/tire is not rated for highway use, It is intended to manually move a trailer on the MaxxTow Trailer Dolly. The overall diameter of the tire is 12-inches; width is 4-inches. The wheel itself has a 6-3/4-inch diameter. The tire size on the sidewall is 4.10/350-6 and it shows a rated load capacity of 300-lbs at 30-psi pressure, which is a Load Range B rating. This tire uses an inner tube and includes...
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  • What is the Capacity Listed on Tow Dollies Referring To and How to Flat Tow a 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor
  • The weight listed on a trailer dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes - Foldable - 4,800 lbs # DM9713045 refers to the maximum vehicle curb weight that can be used on the dolly, so you would be able to use a vehicle with a curb weight under 4800-lbs. This is our largest dolly available and it looks like the 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor has a curb weight of between 5,508-lbs and 5,684-lbs, so this dolly would not be sufficient, but I do have a solution for you. If you're...
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