billiec
rhode island
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Ok so I have been looking on craigslist in my area trying to find a way to tow my honda civic behind our RV to CA. The problem is all the tow dollies that I have found that are reasonable have no elect brakes which I have been told I should get. The other avenue I was going to go is to get the base plate for my car which was 350. then get the tow bar another 300. and then was told I would need a brake buddy which was way to pricey for me I need to keep this under a grand. Anyone know of a solution and is it absolute that I need brakes on the dolly or tow bar system? Any help would be appreciated supposed to leave in 4 weeks. If anyone has a cheap solution for sale and is in the NE area email me at mibi1995@aol.com
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Bumpyroad
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IMHO you cannot tow a toad "cheaply", "safely" and smartly. About 50 years ago we towed a model T home using chains and a tire to hook it up.
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Roadpilot
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If this is a one shot move you might just rent this car trailer:
UHaul car trailer
It has automatic hydraulic brakes.
If it's not a one shot move, I'd invest in the proper equipment to tow your Civic.
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nny12972
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What does your home state(where your RV is registered) say you have to have for brake equipment? I'd use the dolly.
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BarneyS
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Moved to Dinghy Towing forum from Towing.
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Bagger97
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What are you planning on towing with? Some class c's and A's have only a 350 lb tounge weight and 3500 lbs load. Only 4 down would work with those limits. Also is your Civic a stick shift?
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NHguy
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If it is a one time tow, you might want to ship the car, that's likely to cost around $1000.
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Bumpyroad
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yep, I didn't notice that this is probably a one time event. heck you can get somebody to drive it for you for free or not much that wants a one way trip out to CA.
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