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Passengers And Cargo Prohibited in the Vehicle-in-Tow
Never transport any passengers or cargo in towed vehicle. In addition to being illegal in most states, carrying passengers
in a towed vehicle exposes those passengers to risk of exhaust gas asphyxiation.
Lighting Requirements
Even though tow dollies have operating lights, law requires that a vehicle-in-tow be equipped with functioning stop,
turn and running lights. Detachable vehicle-in-tow towing lights can be purchased at many rental locations. They can
also be purchased at auto supply shops. Follow instructions carefully when installing.
TOW DOLLY HOOK UP
ALWAYS FOLLOW HOOK-UP, LOADING, AND UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS ON FENDER DECALS OF TOW
DOLLY. IF YOUR TOW DOLLY DOES NOT HAVE INSTRUCTIONS OR IF THEY ARE ILLEGIBLE, ASK COMPANY
FOR A LEGIBLE COPY.
TOWING
55 Miles Per Hour Max.
All vehicle combinations have a speed beyond which adequate emergency control cannot be assured. Maximum
recommended speed for all tow dolly combinations is 55 m.p.h.
under good road conditions
. As road conditions
deteriorate you must reduce the maximum recommended speed.
Posted speed limit is usually the same for trucks and car-trailer combinations. Observe this limit even if it is less than
55 m.p.h.
Please do not be lulled into a false sense of security because your tow dolly tows easily at higher speeds. A road
hazard that would be avoidable at 55 m.p.h. can become unavoidable at 65 m.p.h.
If you drop any wheel(s) off the pavement, don’t attempt any sharp steering corrections.
Remain off the pavement, decrease your speed until you have regained control, then drive slowly back onto
pavement.
Never Operate An Unstable Combination
Instability (swaying or whipping) of a tow vehicle/ tow dolly combination at low speeds usually increases at higher speeds.
If combination begins to whip or sway, steer straight ahead, take your foot OFF the throttle, but
do not brake
until
combination has stabilized. Stop in an off the road location and check tow vehicle and tow dolly as soon as possible.
• Review all instructions and be sure you have complied.
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Check that vehicle on tow dolly is loaded with front wheels on tow dolly. Reload if necessary.
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Check that all chains and tie down equipment remain tight and properly attached.
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Check for proper tire inflation all around combination.
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Make sure trunk or bed of towing and towed vehicles are not loaded with cargo.
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Check wheel bearings and lug nuts on both tow vehicle and tow dolly to be sure a wheel has not become loose.
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Check tow vehicle’s wheel alignment.
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Finally, be sure you are not exceeding maximum recommended speed (55 MPH).
Check coupler and attachment to tow vehicle.
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If you have followed preceding instructions, any instability should be corrected. If situation persists, stop and call for
professional assistance from a tow truck operator.
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