Do Lights Need to Be Installed on Vehicle When Towed with Roadmaster Tow Dolly

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If I am towing a car with a tow dolly, do I need additional lights for the towed vehicle?

asked by: Jack

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Helpful Expert Reply:

If the tow dolly has tail lights built into it already like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly part # RM-2050-1 that you referenced you would not need to install additional lighting on the vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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