Tightening Straps on Tow Dolly????

[sandrooney]

Thanks.

[MLP]

We had a tow dolly that steered way back when we had the Class C. Never had them loosen up after tightening them for a second time. Did have one strap tare though. Thankfully it never snapped. We were able to get one ordered and in before we had to take off six weeks later. Visiting family back east at the time. With a steering dolly you must lock it prior to putting your car on it. Once set and strapped you release lock so it can turn.

A note about a steering tow dolly. The roads pounded it well and I had to realign it three times on out trip. Noticed it the first time when I saw the excessive tire ware. I watched for wear closely at each stop.

[Bob Denman]

Your mention of a torn strap illustrates exactly why it's so worth it ; to check them at each stop,..

[JamieGeek]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Your mention of a torn strap illustrates exactly why it's so worth it ; to check them at each stop,..

I carry a spare set just for such emergencies.

[MLP]

Originally Posted by JamieGeek

I carry a spare set just for such emergencies.

That is exactly what we did. Got two for the road back home. Murphy Law, if you don't, you will need it. If you do, you will not!

[Bob Denman]

Good choice!
It's better to have them and not need them: than need them and not have them!

[RobertinLubec]

Originally Posted by sandrooney

How tight do you keep the straps on your to dolly? It seems no matter how tight I get them I have to re tighten them almost every stop. I also noticed that if the dolly is not straight with or inline with the RV one tire or the other is not touching the stop, is that normal? I am thinking that they don't have to be that awful tight.

Thanks
SR

Usually load the Kr Kaddy 3 the night before. Need to retighten the staps in the moring before shoving off and recheck again before entering the interstate about 12 miles later. That usually does it but I do recheck at every fuel or rest stop.