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Originally Posted by Shomare

Getting ready for a cross country trip and will be towing a Honda Odyssey on a Demco Kar Kaddy SS.

Any pointers for first timers using a tow dolly?

I have used dollies for years and have been using a Master Tow with surge brakes for the last 2 years.

After loading the car on the dolly take the coach for a short drive making both left and right turns. After a couple of turns stop and check the tightness of your straps. I have a preplanned route for this purpose between my house and the main road taking me to the interstate. After doing that whenever you stop for a break check the straps. New straps will stretch for a short period of time.

Use the Tow/Haul mode on the coach's transmission. Tow/Haul will handle the downshifts when going downhill and thereby minimize the need for you to smoke the brakes on the coach.

Those are what I believe to be the best bits of advice for first time dolly users.

Now a bit of additional info, One thing I did was add an adapter (purchased at O'Reilly Auto Parts) to the 7 pin trailer light connection on my RV that allows me to connect 2 four pin trailer connectors. Doing that allows me to plug in the tow dolly lights as well as a set of magnetic lights I position on the trunk of the car. Even with that it is amazing how many people think they can squeeze their car between my towed car and the back of my coach.