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Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs

Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs

Item # RM-2050-1
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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. Great Prices for the best trailers from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs part number RM-2050-1 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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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.


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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  • Best Vehicles for Flat Towing Behind Motorhome
    Among the most popular passenger vehicles for flat towing are the various Jeep Wrangler models but in general manual transmission vehicles are more easily towed than automatics. 4WD vehicles with a manual transfer case also tend to be towable with fewer restrictions. The Fiat 500, Chevy Equinox, GMC Acadia, Toyota Corolla and Jeep Grand Cherokee are also popular choices currently. The basic components of a flat towing setup include a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, a wiring or lighting...
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  • Can a 2023 Hyundai Tucson Be Towed On a Car Dolly?
    A front wheel drive 2023 Hyundai Tucson can be safely towed on a Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1. If you have all wheel drive you will not be able to dolly tow as it will require all the wheels to be off the ground.
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  • Can 2015 Ford Fusions be Flat Towed
    I did some checking and it looks like the AWD versions of the 2015 Ford Fusion have to be towed on a trailer and the FWD versions can be towed but only with a tow dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly part # RM-2050-1. Tow dollies aren't really too much more expensive than flat towing setups once you add up the cost of all the components and they are easily transferred to new vehicles as well unlike most flat towing setups.
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  • Can 2001 Ford Windstar be Flat Towed Behind an RV
    Based on the online owner's manual (page 183-184) for your 2001 Ford Windstar, Ford does not recommend that these front-wheel drive vehicles be flat towed behind a motorhome with all 4 wheels on the ground. For towing the vehicle, using a tow dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 is going to be the best option. The owner's manual does state that the vehicle can be flat towed in an emergency situation only (with a maximum speed of 35 mph and a distance of up to 50 miles).
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  • When Should Steering Wheel Be Locked on Nissan Versa When Towing Vehicle Behind RV
    If you are towing your 2015 Nissan Versa with a tow dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 that you were looking at (which would be required if you have the automatic or continuously variable transmission) then you actually want the steering wheel to be locked. This will prevent the Versa from pivoting on the dolly during travel which might cause the dolly's fenders to hit the vehicle's body. Now if your Nissan Versa has the manual transmission and you are planning on flat towing it with...
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  • Procedure for Dolly Towing 2008 Lexus RX 350
    I looked at the owner's manual for your 2008 Lexus RX 350 and did not find any information of dolly towing. Under emergency towing on page 387 it says to release the parking brake, shift the shift lever to N, and turn the engine switch to the ACC or ON position. This is what I would follow. You may need to lock the steering wheel if it does not lock automatically depending on what the dolly requires. This can be done by wrapping the seat belt around the steering wheel by pulling it all...
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  • Tow Dolly Recommendation for 2016 Nissan Pathfinder
    I did some digging on your 2016 Nissan Pathfinder and it's weight ranges from 4,168 to 4,486 lbs depending on how it's equipped. The Tow Dolly part # RM-2050-1 has a capacity of 4,250 lbs so it has the best chance of working but you have to determine the total weight of the vehicle first.
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  • Can 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage with Automatic Transmission be Flat Towed
    I did some checking and it looks like your 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage can only be towed with a tow dolly since you have the CVT automatic transmission. You could use the part # RM-2050-1 for that. Tow dollies are typically about the same price as a flat towing setup yet require much less install time and are easily transferred to future vehicles unlike tow bar setups.
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  • Can 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Be Towed on Tow Dolly
    When towing a vehicle on a tow dolly like the part # RM-2050-1 you have to make sure the steering wheel locks so that the dolly doesn't end up slamming into the side of the vehicle. If your Pacifica has a steering wheel lock like most do you'd be fine leaving the vehicle in park and wheels forward. I looked up your vehicle and it can be towed on a tow dolly.
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  • Should 2007 Pontiac Vibe Be Flat Towed Or Dolly Towed
    The flat towing products mentioned in the question you read will fit your 2007 Pontiac Vibe, you will more than likely need a lube pump or a drive shaft disconnect since your Vibe is an automatic. Unfortunately I am not able to confirm which components would be required. An easier option that absolutely works is Dolly Towing, and this option will not require any modifications to your vehicle. I recommend going with the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1...
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  • Measuring a Tow Dolly for Ball Height
    When measuring the ball height of a trailer or dolly, like part # RM-2050-1, you measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. In order to tow the dolly level you also want to measure from the ground to the top inside edge of your vehicle's trailer hitch receiver tube. Find the difference between the two to determine if you need a ball mount with a rise or drop and how much. If the trailer is higher you need a rise and if the vehicle is higher you need a drop. I've linked a...
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  • Can a 2016 or 2017 Honda Fit be Towed Using a Roadmaster Tow Dolly
    Dolly towing a vehicle is a great way to transport it provided the vehicle owner's manual states that it can be done so I do recommend checking that first. The Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 will accept 12 to 16 inch vehicle tires so as long as the 2016 or 2017 Honda Fit has rims no larger than 16 inch it can be used on either tow dolly.
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  • Should My Vehicle Be In Park Or Neutral Towed With Roadmaster Tow Dolly
    I was not able to find the particular specifics on the 1995 Acura Integra LS regarding to put it in par or nuetral when dolly towing, however our Roadmaster Dolly part # RM-2050-1 instructions state Put front wheel drive vehicles in park. If it is a rear wheel drive, make certain it can be pulled with the rear wheels on the ground without damaging the transmission. If it can be safely towed, put the towed vehicle in neutral. If not, remove the driveshaft and put in park (in gear if a manual...
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  • Does Installing Larger Tires on Vehicle Make it Harder to Tow
    A larger diameter wheel/tire typically has a lower rolling resistance so if anything the vehicle would be slightly easier to tow, but the difference would be unnoticeable.
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  • 2011 Honda Fit- Tow Dolly or 4 Wheels Down?
    Your Fit can indeed either be flat towed all 4 wheels down or dolly towed. To dolly tow, you'd leave the steering column locked. Which would be your best option? The best fit for you depends on several factors: How long are you planning on keeping the vehicle? Many components for a flat towing set-up are semi-permanently mounted to the vehicle, such as the base plates, and taillight wiring and some of the supplemental braking systems. The base plates are vehicle specific, so they wouldn't...
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  • Does Flat-Towing a Vehicle Effect Resale Value
    I am by no means an expert on the resale value of a vehicle but if the odometer racks up miles while in tow then knowing what we know about the value of a vehicle in that the higher the mileage the lower the value, it is safe to assume it will negatively effect resale value. That said, many vehicles do not rack up miles while in tow unless the vehicle has a manual odometer then that is not the case. There are however ways around this such as using a tow dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly...
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  • Type of Vehicle Best Suited to Flat Towing
    Many but not all front-wheel-drive manual transmission vehicles can be flat towed without modifications or damage to the transmission. But since vehicle manufacturers do make changes to car models during the course of their production lifetimes, it is ALWAYS best to check the owner's manual for your specific car. It could happen that one model year has a different transmission than the prior year, or other changes that affect towability. You can usually find the information you need in...
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  • PT. Cruiser Tow Dolly Recommendation
    Your 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser would be front wheel drive so you could install it on a tow dolly like the part # RM-2050-1 and it would work just fine.
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  • What Gear Should Front Wheel Drive Vehicle be in When Flat Towing
    When towing a front wheel drive car like yours on a tow dolly like the RoadMaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 you want to put the car in park and be sure to have the emergency brake OFF. If it's in neutral and the wheel is unlocked the dolly will damage the side of the vehicle around corners.
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  • Towing A 2001 Chevy Impala Front Wheel Drive Behing A Vehicle
    When towing a front wheel drive car like your 2001 Chevy Impala on a tow dolly like the RoadMaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 you want to put the car in park and be sure to have the emergency brake OFF and the steering wheel locked. If you are flat towing your Impala with all 4 wheels on the ground, you will want your vehicle in neutral with the accessory on. I recommend you check your owners manual for any additional info you may need.
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  • Recommendation for Towing a 2012 Toyota Prius V
    I do have a solution for your situation, however, at this time there are no custom fit wiring harnesses available for the 2012 Toyota Prius V or a substitute kit. After doing some research on your vehicle, I found that it is not recommended to flat tow the Prius V and a tow dolly must be used. This is most likely why a custom wiring harness is not available. To tow your Prius V, I recommend using the Roadmaster Tow Dolly, part # RM-2050-1. This dolly comes with tail lights, wheel nets...
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  • Steps For Preparing a 2023 Hyundai Tucson FWD For Dolly Towing
    To tow your 2023 Hyundai Tucson front wheel drive on a Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 you will need to follow these steps after loading your Tucson on the dolly which can also be found in your owners manual. 1. Release the EPB before turning off the engine. 2. Place the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. 3. Change the gear to N (Neutral) while depressing the brake pedal. 4. Place the ignition switch to the ACC position.
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  • Do You Lock The Steering Wheel Towing On A Dolly
    To tow your 2006 Toyota Corolla on a Tow Dolly like the Roadmaster's # RM-2050-1, you will tow with the vehicle in park. With your front wheel drive vehicle in park, turn off your ignition and remove the key. Turn your steering wheel so that it clicks into a locked position.
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  • Solution for Towing 2011 Kia Sorento Front Wheel Drive with Automatic Transmission
    I did some checking and if you have an automatic transmission 2011 Kia Sorento FWD with a 4 cylinder you have to use a tow dolly like the # 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.
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