Boat Trailer Dolly

Where might I find this or even the plans to build one?

contact someone at Brass Pro Shops they should be able to help you out!!! or you could stop at a boat shop. hope this helps!!!

2007-06-29 21:43:01 by woodgardenstock

Jamestown Distributors presents the Buffalo Trailer Dolly. The Buffalo Trailer Dolly works great for any boat, lawn care trailer, or utility ...

I have to move a classic car that weighs 4500 lbs a distance of 120 miles, not thru any heavy traffic(rural driving, but for much of the distance, I have to keep up with other traffic). I recently purchased a heavy duty van that can tow up to 7500 lbs and am going to get a heavy duty hitch installed this week.

I tow boats and trailers all the time, but none have weighed enough that power brakes were required on the trailer. when I read about this stuff online, I see stuff like breakaway brakes, which I never heard of, etc. It appears that towing CARS is a specialized thing?

I would really like to use a dolly, but I have to tow the car backwards, because the rear end of the car needs major repairs. The front end is really good. Can we just lash the steering wheel down and tow this rear wheel drive vehicle with the back tires up on the car dolly? I saw that a person can rent car carriers, but the ones I saw were rated only up to 4000 lbs, and then I would need to get the van wired for power brakes, since the trailer is over 3000 lbs.

this is a one time deal - the other towing of this vehicle will be done with the engine and tranny pulled out, to get it painted, another one time deal, but not so darn heavy.

thx for advice!

If the car you are moving is only 4500 pounds and your van is properly equipped to do 7500 you should be able to rent a u haul car hauler trailer. The Uhaul will have the proper brakes and equipment to be legal in all 50 states.

From U haul's site.

Features

* Easy-access loading ramp
* Tilt-out fender allows vehicle door access
* Ratchet-operated tire straps
* Vehicle security chains
* Automatic hydraulic surge brake

Capacity

* Max load: 5,290 lbs.
* Gross vehicle weight: 7,500 lbs. max.
* Empty weight: 2,210 lbs.

Towing vehicle requirements

* Must be equipped with a hard top if it is an SUV. U-Haul does not allow any type of sport-utility vehicle not equipped with a hard top to tow U-Haul equipment.
* Must weigh at least 3,500 lbs. (curb weight), and must equal or exceed 80% of the combined weight of the trailer (2,210 lbs.) and the vehicle being towed (up to 5,290 lbs.).
* Must have a towing system that has a 5,000 lbs. minimum weight-carrying rating
* Must have 1-7/8" or 2" hitch ball (5,000 lbs. minimum)
* Must not exceed maximum allowable hitch ball height 25"
* Must have external mirrors on both sides
* Must have fully operational lighting
* Auto transport lighting must be operational at all times, day and night, loaded or unloaded
* Maximum recommended speed is 55 MPH
* Load trailers heavier in front.
* Reduce normal driving speed.
* Wear a seatbelt.


Towed vehicle requirements

* Must not weigh in excess of 5,290 lbs.
* Must have a maximum outside-to-outside tire width of 79.25" Note: outside tire width over 75" must use late-model U-Haul Auto Transport (identifiable by silver galvanized color).
* Must have a maximum wheelbase (distance from front axle to rear axle, usually posted on the driver's side door jamb) of 133 inches.
* Low-hanging equipment on the vehicle being towed such as spoilers, air dams, ground effects, etc., may be damaged by contact with the Auto Transport during loading and unloading. Make sure there is enough clearance for these items.

2010-10-18 08:20:21 by gardensallday

Price: $89.99 $73.99

Assembles in about 10 minutes
Great for quickly moving boat trailers, utility trailers and jet-ski trailers weighing up to 1,000 lbs. GTW (150 lb. TW)
Heavy duty steel construction with a black powder-coat finish

1999 C-420. All gear in good condition. Includes trapeze, spinnaker, new sails. Brand new trailer. Comes with hand dolly. Sails are new as of last year used only one summer. minor scratches on the hull but nothing that needs repairs.

It's my first time purchasing a 420 so i don't know what would be a reasonable price for this kind of boat. A brand new one is around 7 grand I think? any details about depreciation of sailboats, cost of a brand new vanguard 420 would help as well too. Thanks.

Sails will get you through another season or two at club level - but not at State or National level.

Depending on condition of total package - rig etc. it will be from a third to two thirds new price.

2009-06-14 11:55:24 by ghettohunta

Long handle makes it easier to pick up a loaded trailer
Leverage provided by the 41-1/2" long shaft and 10 -13/16" handle
Super - strong tubular construction make it durable