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08-10-2019, 12:41 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Who says you can't back up with a dolly?
"Here, hold my beer"
Of course they had plenty of room to maneuver to keep the dolly/car straight. If you're in a tight spot you might not have the left/right room that the RV would need to correct the car/dolly angles.
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08-10-2019, 01:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 35SF
State: Missouri
Posts: 738
THOR #2020
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The dolly we had swiveled so the toad would follow the MH better. It was essentially a wagon. This one does not appear to swivel so it is more like a trailer. But regardless, this guy has had practice or is very lucky.
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08-10-2019, 02:13 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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08-10-2019, 02:39 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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That appears to be a Master Tow Dolly which has a swiveling pan (if you maximize the video and watch closely you can see the car turn with respect to the dolly and then the motorhome turns to compensate for that).
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08-10-2019, 04:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 6,187
THOR #2121
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Maybe the video was recorded going forward and played backwards?
That’s impressive given MH has such long rear overhang.
My father could back up wagons on the farm a long distance. He said it just took practice. I tried it a few times and could go a little distance but only if fairly straight. Compared to a dolly, it was helpful that wagons had long tongues and his pickup a short rear overhang. Wagon wheelbase was longer than that of a car, which also helped. Using a tractor made it a little easier than a pickup. There’re a lot of variables that may help or make it more difficult. Skill is essential in any case.
Cool video.
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08-10-2019, 05:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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While this might be worth a 'try', if you're bound and determined(!) to back your car and tow dolly all that far....I might have taken the route of just moving the car and tow dolly out of the way, backing the RV by itself all the way out, then backing the RV back to the car and tow dolly, so that I could then simply drive FORWARD all the way out!
maybe that seems a little crazy, but it probably would have taken less time, and much less risk...(unless their car was disabled and couldn't be moved off the dolly, or back onto it, who knows...)
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08-10-2019, 06:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 6,187
THOR #2121
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With rear MH cameras that allow a better view of the dolly it’s probably easier and safer to avoid jackknifing than it used to be. Not saying it’s a good idea, just not as bad an idea as it once was.
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08-10-2019, 07:12 PM
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Member
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37K
State: Virginia
Posts: 85
THOR #12448
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Depending on circumstances, I do this with just our dolly and our 38' MH when we have back-in sites although sometimes it's just faster and easier to disconnect the dolly and put them in the site separately, then reconnect. It's really just like any other trailer, the only problem is that the tail of the vehicle has a lot more swing than smaller tow vehicles, so it's really easy to jackknife it if you're going too fast and not paying close attention.
When you add the car too, while clearly not impossible that looks like you're just asking for problems as there are too many pivot points to keep track of and adjust for. That said I have backed the full combo (MH+dolly+car) a few feet on occasion, such as overshooting the gas pump, but not this far. If you came in straight, it should back up straight maybe 10 feet or so before enough error creeps in and starts to swing the car or dolly enough to make a difference.
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08-11-2019, 10:57 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,327
THOR #6903
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Other than backing up a few feet to get turned I don't think backing makes sense or is safe
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08-12-2019, 01:24 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,776
THOR #1469
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They wouldn't be doing that if that dolly had surge brakes.
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US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
FMCA - F432054
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08-12-2019, 02:31 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,180
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dstankov
They wouldn't be doing that if that dolly had surge brakes.
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As long you don't try to push the dolly uphill the surge brakes do not apply. On a Mastertow dolly it takes about 100 lbs force on the tongue to apply the surge brakes. There is also a shot in the surge brake adapter where you can insert a 3/8" common screwdriver than negates the surge brake application.
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2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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08-12-2019, 02:55 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,776
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau388
As long you don't try to push the dolly uphill the surge brakes do not apply. On a Mastertow dolly it takes about 100 lbs force on the tongue to apply the surge brakes. There is also a shot in the surge brake adapter where you can insert a 3/8" common screwdriver than negates the surge brake application.
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I just sold my Master Tow with surge breaks. Any attempt to back up will activate the surge brakes. I know, I tried (without the car on the dolly) while moving it from one place to another using my riding mower as the tow vehicle.
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US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
FMCA - F432054
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08-17-2019, 09:15 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: British Columbia
Posts: 50
THOR #12644
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on mine you can lock out the surge brakes. mInd you I have yet to use it. I do have a rear view camera.
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08-18-2019, 05:02 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lwmcguire
Other than backing up a few feet to get turned I don't think backing makes sense or is safe
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I have enough trouble going forward... without anything in tow!
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08-19-2019, 12:22 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,776
THOR #1469
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When I was on active duty I used to tell my soldiers they could do anything they thought their career could handle. I believe, in the world of RV'ing "you can do anything you think your wallet can handle".
Brings a new perspective on things when one thinks about it.
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Dave
US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
FMCA - F432054
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