Expert Answers about Chevrolet Trailer Dolly

• Valet XL Trailer Dolly Part # TVXL25 Tilting While in Motion
• I spoke to my contact at Trailer Valet and they informed me that the problem you are experiencing can normally be attributed to one of three different situations. The first thing you will need to do to ensure the dolly does not tilt while in motion would be to ensure that you have the proper size hitch ball that matches the coupler you have on your trailer. The Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly part # TVXL25 comes with a 2-5/16" hitch ball but if you have a 2" trailer coupler you will need...
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• Troubleshooting Brand New Tow Dolly with Weak Brakes
• It sounds like your brand new tow dolly has electric drum brakes that are in need of adjusting. Most likely they are self-adjusting assemblies that after several applications will adjust to the proper setting. This is a common occurrence on new trailers/dollies. But in the event they are manual adjust assemblies you would want to adjust them to where there is just a slight drag on the drum when they are turned by hand. Check out the video (see link). Beginning at the 4:23 mark, our installer...
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• Wheel Dollies For Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly Allowing Tighter Turning With Tandem Axle Trailer
• There is nothing wrong with your Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly # TVXL25. It is not able to make tight turns with a tandem axle as that creates tension since the wheels are trying to slide across the surface rather than roll. The Trailer Valet Trailer Wheel Dollies # TV56FR you found are exactly what you need to be able to maneuver your trailer more easily. These are recommended to be placed under the front axle to raise the front wheels off the ground and are more than capable of supporting...
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• Solution for Powering Taillights on 2012 Mazda 6 On Tow Dolly
• I would start here by checking to see if your tow dolly has lights. More than likely it does, and you can plug the 4-way on the dolly into the 4-way on your motorhome. This would take care of your light problem. You will not be able to plug the 4-way on your 2012 Mazda 6 into the 4-way on your motorhome to power the lights. If your tow dolly does not have lights, I recommend using magnet lights like the Magnetic Tow Lights - Red LEDs - 4-Way Flat Connectors - 20' Long Harness # PE26UR....
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• How to Fix Swaying Demco DM8669113 Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly
• Demco doesn't sell the Acetyl copolymer lining used in their # DM8669113 brake actuator as a separate item. I spoke with my Demco representative who said that the lining wouldn't have any influence on a swaying # DM9713045 Kar Kaddy SS car dolly. The lining's purpose is to allow the brake actuator to move smoothly back and forth so it wouldn't have any affect on the tow dolly swaying. Is this occurring with the tow dolly empty? Demco tells me that when towing empty, you'll need to insert...
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• Troubleshooting Blown Brake Light Fuse When Towing Roadmaster Tow Dolly Behind RV
• It sounds like you have a short somewhere on your brake light circuit. Since your Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 is newer I believe the problem is on your RV. Start off by checking both the connector on your tow dolly and your RV and make sure that the pins which carry the brake signals (on either side of the connector) are in good condition and don't have any corrosion. If these look good then you will want to check the wiring itself. Look for any places that have exposed or bent wiring...
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• Troubleshooting Roadmaster Tow Dolly Binding When Making Turns
• I am sorry to hear you are having this issue! There are a few possibilities on what could cause the Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 you have to bind up when turning. The first thing to check is that the steering wheel on your 2010 Hyundai Elantra is locked. If it does not have a built in steering wheel lock you can wrap the seat belt a couple times around the steering wheel and then buckle it in place. Then pull the seat belt all the way out so that as you let it retract it locks. If...
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• Fuse Blows After Towing Dolly With 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
• From how you described it, there might be an overload situation with the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56331 on your 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan with the tow dolly. That said, LED lights don't normally have much draw and the maximum amps the harness can handle are 7.5 amps per circuit for the tail lights and 4.2 amps per circuit for the stop/turn lights. You said there were a lot of lights which is why this still might be the case. You can check the maximum draw of the lights...
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• Replacing Tail Light On Roadmaster Tow Dolly and Have White, Brown, Yellow and Black Wires
• The black wire on Roadmaster tow dollies like the # RM-2050-1 will go to the electric trailer brakes. On some units they use a blue wire as well but it does not sound this way on yours. You do have the other wiring correct where white is for the ground, brown for the tail lights but yellow should be for the Drivers Side Tail Light # RM-300220-40 and green for the Passenger Side Tail Light # RM-300220-30. Do understand if you have an older trailer it may have been modified in which case...
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• Tow Dolly LED Brake Lights Blow Stop Light Fuse on RV But All Other Lights Work Fine
• There could be a short somewhere inside one of the lights causing the problem. There certainly is not enough power draw from LED lights to blow a stop light fuse on a vehicle so it would have to be a short somewhere. If everything works fine with a trailer connected and all of the other tow dolly lights work as they should then all signs point to an internal problem with the lights. My recommendation is to replace the lights and inspect the wiring (just to be safe) and fix any broken or...
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• Troubleshooting Magnetic Tow Lights Staying Bright with Running Lights On
• Magnetic towing lights, like the Optronics # TL21RK, are pretty straightforward so troubleshooting will be pretty easy as long as you have a test probe, like part # PTW2993, and access to either another 4-Way or 12V power directly. Start off by plugging in your magnetic lights into another vehicle 4-Way preferably without using your adapter. If the lights work then you know something on the motorhome side is messed up, but if the lights work in the same manner then you either have some...
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• Troubleshooting Towing A 2007 Mercedes 350 SLK Behind An RV
• We do not have any fit of base plates compatible with your 2007 Mercedes 350 SLK. Your owners manual requires your vehicle to be towed on a flat bed with all 4 wheels off the ground. If you choose to disconnect the drive shaft as you stated, you may be able to use a tow dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1. These tow dollys have all the brake lights, turn signals, and brakes for transporting your vehicle. You can choose to use additional...
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• Using Trailer Valet To Move Trailer To Cement Pad Next To Driveway
• The Trailer Valet V2 Trailer Dolly like part # TVXL25 is the only product that we have that is rated to handle above 600 lbs in tongue weight. The drill is meant to be used on flat ground only. Using the drill on an incline poses safety issues and can very quickly burn out the drill if given too much torque. Use the hand crank on an incline. As long as the weight of the trailer plus tongue are within the weight capacity for the XL, and as long as your incline is less than 10 degrees,...
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• Should Trailer Tires be Ran at Max PSI Rating on Sidewall
• Yes you should run 90 psi in your tow dolly tires. For ST trailer tires like the ST145R12 that you have you need to make sure that you always run them at their max PSI rating to ensure you get the full weight capacity, speed rating, and prevent heat build up which leads to premature failure.
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• Troubleshooting Demco Kar Kaddy Tow Dolly Tail Light Not Working
• Your Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes # DM9713045 with one light not working has some basic troubleshooting we can do. The light is not incandescent but rather LED so there isn't a bulb to check. You will want to check the wiring connections. I recommend starting with the connection point to the vehicle. Make sure the pins are working correctly on your vehicle using a circuit tester like # PTW2992. Then clean the connections on the vehicle and trailer using a little sand...
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• Troubleshooting Coach to Tow Dolly and Accessory Light Failure
• Since the wiring system worked at one time, that would lead me to believe that there is a grounding issue. Ground issues are the most common wiring issues, and can present as partial or total signal loss. The best way way to troubleshoot a multiple stage system like this, is to isolate and test individual components of the system one at a time. You will need to inspect and test each stage to find the problem. Visually, you will be looking for any loose or damaged wires, connectors, or...
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• Having Difficulty Moving Enclosed Motorcycle Trailer with Trailer Valet Trailer Dolly
• The Trailer Valet # STC-V211 can handle trailers with up to 500 lbs of tongue weight, if you're under that amount you should be okay as far as weight goes. Whats most likely is that you are using the wrong gear. Try putting the crank on the upper driveshaft and see how that works. This is a pretty common occurrence. If you find out that your tongue weight is close to or over the 500 lb figure, try moving some of the load toward the rear of the trailer if possible. Lightening the trailer's...
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• Troubleshooting S.H. Display on Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller
• The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885 will display "S.H." (flashes 2 times per second) when it senses a short on the brake wire. It also can be caused by some test lights or non-Tekonsha circuit testers. If the test lights are not the issue, then I recommend checking to make sure both the vehicle and tow dolly connector are free of debris or corrosion. Also check along the wiring for any pinched or damaged areas that might be leading to a short. It could be that there...
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• Is Flat-Free Tire Available for Trailer Valet 5X Trailer Dolly
• I reached out to Trailer Valet and my contact said that they are always looking for ways to improve their products but at this point in time he isn't aware of any flat-free tires they are coming out with for the Trailer Valet 5X # STC-V211. There are solid rubber titres from Trailer Valet but those will only fit the XL versions. You may want to check to make sure you aren't exceeding the 500 lb tongue weight capacity and that you have the Inner Tire Tube # TVIT for the Tire # TVTR inflated...
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• Troubleshooting Tail Lights Not Working On a Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly # DM9713045
• Since you know you have good voltage and ground connections at your 4-way on the Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly # DM9713045 you will want to next use a Test Light # PTW2993 to check power going into the tail lights. This will help you to determine if the issue is with the Light # DM45MV or the wiring. If you have power and ground going into the tail light then you know the light is bad. Otherwise you will need to trace the wiring for any shorts or damage to the harness.
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