Just my two cents. I am a tow truck driver and i learned never twist a chain It weaken the working load limit of the chain. These are safety chains they should be put the safest way 😉
Two things: (1). If you ever use one of these, make sure you understand that backing them with a vehicle on them can be a bear because the platform the front tires rest on has a swivel point in the middle. A regular trailer has one swivel point at the hitch. A tow dolly with a car on it has two swivel points very close to each other, and that makes backing it quite a bit trickier. If you get in a situation where you have to back it, and you can't figure out how to do that, you might have to take the car off the dolly and then put it back on after getting turned around. (2). I had the guys at U-Haul help me secure my car on one of these. I didn't realize it at the time, but somehow the ratchet on the left front tire was backwards. It came loose while towing, and the front left tire of the vehicle came off the platform. Thankfully the chains held it and I was able to get to the side of the road and fix everything. In short, double check everything before towing. If you had help, don't trust that the helper did it correctly.
Yep! I had a similar experience my first time renting from uhaul. Shame on me for assuming the guy who hooked up my trailer would know what he was doing.
I have a motorhome and tow my prius with a dolly that I own. I have hassled with securing the steering wheel for a couple years. The method using the seat belt in this video is GENIUS!!! Awesome...Thanks
That seat belt trick messed up the steering wheel on my '23 Bolt EV. Local UHaul staff said I am stupid for doing that. Tried making a SafeTow claim and they are denying it saying I loaded the vehicle incorrectly.
I just wanted to check back in to let you know...I did it! My experience was near perfect. Two incidents: after 50 miles, I checked the straps. One side clicked three times, so do as they say and always check the straps periodically. Also, one tie down chain fell off. Reconnected it with a little more tension and everything was fine; I guess you don't want TOO much slack. Again, thanks for this video. Follow all directions, especially the speed restrictions, and you'll do well.
Yup, my ex wife totally forgot to release the handbrake and damaged the rear drum brakes while moving out state. I ended up fixing her car when I visited my son that summer. The good thing about that was I didn’t have to pay for a hotel bill for a week and got to spend time working on the car with my son 👍
As a professional tow operator I see a few things wrong with this video. One is you NEVER twist chains! This decreases the working load limit meaning they are more likely to fail when a load is put on them.
@@caylee3277 it would be best to load it onto a full size car trailer. Towing something backwards can have its problems such as directional tires rotating the wrong way at high speeds, rear windows getting smashed out by small rocks, and mirrors getting damaged. Vehicles are meant to go forward at speed, so that would be your safest bet.
Is that true, you can just back the RWD vehicle on and not have to mess with the driveshaft disconnection? That's what I had originally thought, and makes life a lot easier!
I was a tow driver, and I see there 2 potentially fatal mistakes! Twisting chains (unsafe, and potentially damaging or breaking them), and those straps laying on loading ramps during loading, which may cause a wheel slip, and falling the car from the ramp, and/or straps damage... Except of this, that dolly looks good for me :) Maybe loading ramps may be detachable, because sometimes there maybe will not be enough space under a car floor to raise them and retract them to the dolly. And be careful about that mud fenders while sharp turns, they can damage towed car... :)
I'm a professional driver, included in my career is tow dollies and 4- wheel carriers. I agree about the chains up to a point, but I've never had wheel slip from the straps being on the ramps. Wheel slip MAY occur IF there's too much power on the drive wheels during loading, which isn't necessary to safely get the towed vehicle on the dolly. The weight of the towed vehicle keeps the straps flat & non-slipping. Actually, in some cases, the straps can provide additional tire grip in the ramp.
WARNING ⚠️ PER MY EXPERIENCE PLACE YOUR VEHICLE IN PARK ONCE IT IS LOADED ON THE HITCH AND STRAPS ARE SECURE, MY CAR CAME OUT OF FHE STRAPS BECAUSE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. WE ARE OKAY BUT WARNING EVERYONE BE SAFE !
THANK YOU...for this video. I read the PDF file before watching, and the video answered all my questions. Will be towing a small compact 300 miles. I have downloaded the vid into my phone for reference - I'm a little nervous but I'm sure I can do this.
Awesome! We are glad to know this helped! If you have any questions along the way you can always reach our team by email at uhaul_cares@uhaul.com or by phone at 800-789-3638. ^TA
Everyone yelling about neutral, stop. No fwd car needs it, and at the end of the video, it says "on awd, 4x4 and rwd vehicles, remove and secure driveshaft*. To put a fwd in neutral would be more harm with no help
We would not recommend doing that as a replacement for disconnecting the drive shaft. We feel on the vehicles we recommend disconnection of the drive shaft that that would be the safest. ^AF
@@PersononYT56 for anyone in the future you have to either use a full sized tow bed, or get the driveshaft disconnected and secured, which is a pain in the ass, basically 4wd or rwd cars need all 4 wheels off the ground, running your differential and thus your driveshaft from the wrong end can damage them, and if the car isnt in neutral you'll be backdriving your transmission and potentially your engine if you dont put it in neutral (your engine, transmission, driveshaft, and differential are all mechanically coupled when you are in drive), even if you have a manual rwd and let the clutch out the transmission, driveshaft and differential are all still coupled, and you'll be driving them in the correct direction(forward), but from the wrong end(power being transmitted from rear wheels>driveshaft>transmission, instead of transmission>driveshaft>wheels), driving a transmission (or any gearbox really) from the wrong end for a long period can damage them, and you cant just pull the car backwards as most tires these days are directional plus many other issues with making sure the front wheels dont turn, etc etc, just use a full sized toe bed for rwd/4wd vehicles.
@@jaideramccluney5155 - a Rear wheel drive car with an autmatick will get fubared towing this way unless you disconnect the drive shaft.. a Manual Trasmission car just slap stick in neutral and your fine... an ALL wheel drive car you will have to find another way.
A few things you should never do. #1 laying the straps on the ramp and driving over them. They could get wrappe4d in the wheels and damaged. #2 Never use a seatbelt to secure a steering wheel. They are too smoth and slick to grip and secure the wheel.. Instead, use about 5 feet of 3/4" nylon rope. fold it in half, wrap the looped end through the steering wheel, and then through itself. then pull it tight out the driver's door (not at the hinge but at the back)close the door securi89ng the rope in the door jam. then tie 3 knots from the outside securing it as close as possible to the door jam. #3. Never twist chain to take up the slack if a quick force was exerted on it like the car falling off, the chain most likely would snap.. For all chains used in towing, if you have extra slack, use bungee cords to hold it in place. make sure to use plyers and pinch the bungee cord hooks on a link of the chain. This must also be done at the hitch. Using bungee cords keep the chain off the ground, and still allows a tight turn.
PSA: Make sure the pivot plate on the dolly moves, and that the bushings/bearings are serviceable. If the pivot plate does not move- towing a (older) vehicle with a steering gear box will break the sector shaft, resulting in NO STEERING. This will also make reversing the towed vehicle extremely difficult. SECONDLY: Use grade 8 bolts and locknuts on the safety chains. They can randomly come undone. In the event the ratchet strap buckles fail (and they slip as they wear out) this is your last hope in preventing a serious accident. LASTLY: Ensure the breakaway lever is actually attached under the tongue. Many times, this is simply a visual check by the rep.
Manual transmission should be addressed as well. Parking brake, put in 1st gear and possibly advise wheel chocking to enhance stability. Save the headache of chasing a rolling tow vehicle and trailer when trying to load.
Made a reservation on a 20ft Uhaul with a tow dolly. Stupid question but does the tow dolly come attached or do I have to attach it myself after I load the truck?
Just rented one of these from Florida to North Carolina and it wasn’t that bad. We stopped to check the straps frequently so I would highly recommend you guys do that as well. Secondly, what type of tutorial this is that does not tell you if the car suppose to be in PARK or NEUTRAL??? The reading material don’t say and also the uhaul folks don’t sound sure when you call them either!! Get better before someone sue your ass.
I've backed boats in 1st time for 30+years, but these things are a PITA, looks like a short piece of 2x4 between platform and brakes would take swivel out just to reverse it into a garage or...
The seat belt thru the driving wheel thing you think is sooo smart, does not help ANY BIT. The wheels are already locked and the servo systems are so smooth that the seat belt has no locking hold at all
Um, twisting a chain is a terrible idea, if that chain were to be needed and put under stress or tension from the car it would not end well. Twisting any chain under tension is a big no no.
I have the same car, a 2016 Ford escape, my mechanic told me that it has all wheel drive so I have to disengage the all wheel drive but I think I'm safe to tow it a mile. What do you think?
@@sold1million huh? I see “neutral” so I assume you mean the car being in neutral, I feel like you can put the car in park after you dolly it, since this is favorable for a front wheel car, the rear wheels should roll when in park
Any suggestions on if the car is automatic and dead? Hook it up to a charger that will allow me to electronically shift to neutral and then use a "come-along"?
How far off of the ground does the trailer ball have to be off of the ground to fit the Uhaul tow dolly? I have a Class A and need to tow my car behind it. I don't know if I have to buy a receiver that is closer to the ground, or just have one that goes straight back from the hitch. In other words, what type of a hitch and ball do I need to tow a Uhaul tow dolly on the back of a Class A motor home?
For a car with AWD (all wheel drive) or RWD (rear wheel drive) I would rent a "car trailer" from U-Haul this way none of the wheels of your car will be on the ground
@@thedevilsadvocate886 yeah because the trans is moving and it heats up quickly. Don't be surprised if when you start it and put it in drive it doesn't move
I’m moving to florida Jin 30th and we are towing are backup car out there do we have to have the car in neutral when towing or can it be in parked still?
I was also wondering about this. Neuyral is probably best, but my car wouldn't let me leave in neutral and remove the key, so I put it in park and hoped I didn't go over any bumps big enough to damage the parking pawl in the transmission. I made it. We'll see if nothing is damaged in the morning. 🤣
@@ddo7802 if you're using a tow dolly on a FWD car put it in park, park just locks the power transmitting portion of the powertrain, IE your front wheels in a FWD car, it does not engage your brakes.
If its FWD it doesn't matter. If it's RWD it needs to be in neutral AND have a manual transmission. If pull a rear wheel drive vehicle with an automatic transmission like this you WILL be paying for a new transmission or transmission rebuild if you go a long distance like that.
I caught stitches right beside my left eye and lost conscious thanks to a guy who came to buy my wife car. I was pushing her car up the large uhaul trailer for cars and i was unfortunately pushing with the driver door open and they both were pushing from rear of vehicle. Well long story short as I pushed the Pontiac Bonneville mostly by myself they forgot to pull the lever and let out the dam fender flares so the door i was pushing up slammed directly into my head after I pushed it into the uhaul fender that should have been out. I bleed everywhere and then he realized about pulling the dam fender flare out. I regret it daily after I see my small mark and how close it was to my eye and temple. It removed part of my eyebrow. Glad I'm ok will a lump and some slight pain daily.
@@godule1 I healed great. It was awful for first few weeks. I get headaches sometimes but I sas very blessed because the top edge of the door went into my head because I'm tall scar was up on trailer and I was on ground beside it as I had already pushed it fully up the trailer then boom it hit at and of left eyebrow. I barely missed my eye and temple. God is good. Thank u for asking
If you have a front wheel drive and the front wheels are on the dolly you could leave it in neutral but its less likely to roll if its in park and the strap got a little loose.
Someone who cant decide whether they like "Spencer" or "Terry", get the best of both world and enter your child into world of bullying and call him "Sperry"
Hey sr .. i like to rent one of those tow dolly .. cuestion is wath i need to rent one of those tow dolly? I need to bring back my car from cary nc to wilson nc and how much an hour?
Better to disconnect driveshaft if it has one. You can tow a rear wheel drive with a manual transmission a short distance in neutral, but you risk damaging the transmission if the output shaft is turning and not getting lubricated. Never tow an automatic without disconnecting the driveshaft. You can destroy the trans by pulling it in neutral. Follow the advice at the end of the video.
Just my two cents. I am a tow truck driver and i learned never twist a chain It weaken the working load limit of the chain. These are safety chains they should be put the safest way 😉
Thanks for sharing, Jas.
If we dont twist the chains, what do we do with the slack of the chains?
@@dagandodd2002 Grab hooks and shakle, inexpensive in Home Depot
Also been told that on a all wheel drive vehicle all 4 wheels should be off the ground
dagan dodd bungie
Two things: (1). If you ever use one of these, make sure you understand that backing them with a vehicle on them can be a bear because the platform the front tires rest on has a swivel point in the middle. A regular trailer has one swivel point at the hitch. A tow dolly with a car on it has two swivel points very close to each other, and that makes backing it quite a bit trickier. If you get in a situation where you have to back it, and you can't figure out how to do that, you might have to take the car off the dolly and then put it back on after getting turned around. (2). I had the guys at U-Haul help me secure my car on one of these. I didn't realize it at the time, but somehow the ratchet on the left front tire was backwards. It came loose while towing, and the front left tire of the vehicle came off the platform. Thankfully the chains held it and I was able to get to the side of the road and fix everything. In short, double check everything before towing. If you had help, don't trust that the helper did it correctly.
Wow! That’s scary! I’m just learning about these so I appreciate that info. Thanks for sharing.
Interesting!
Thanks
Yep! I had a similar experience my first time renting from uhaul. Shame on me for assuming the guy who hooked up my trailer would know what he was doing.
So pretty much avoid backing out when using tow dolly lol
UHaul tow dollies have a warning on them to Do Not Back Up!
I have a motorhome and tow my prius with a dolly that I own. I have hassled with securing the steering wheel for a couple years. The method using the seat belt in this video is GENIUS!!! Awesome...Thanks
old tow operator trick
That seat belt trick messed up the steering wheel on my '23 Bolt EV. Local UHaul staff said I am stupid for doing that. Tried making a SafeTow claim and they are denying it saying I loaded the vehicle incorrectly.
@@SumanChitturi could’ve wrapped microfiber towel around the bottom and secure it with blue masking tape to prevent damage
I just wanted to check back in to let you know...I did it! My experience was near perfect. Two incidents: after 50 miles, I checked the straps. One side clicked three times, so do as they say and always check the straps periodically. Also, one tie down chain fell off. Reconnected it with a little more tension and everything was fine; I guess you don't want TOO much slack. Again, thanks for this video. Follow all directions, especially the speed restrictions, and you'll do well.
How is it taking corners? that's the part I'm worried about. I don't want the car to slide left or right
"Ensure the parking brake is NOT engaged"
*Parking brake is visibly engaged*
the one your'e towing .not the lead truck.
michael W.Gerima Duh, but the car that was visible and had the parking brake engaged was the vehicle on the dolly...
Why, u don’t want your broken down vehicle to do burnouts?
Yup, my ex wife totally forgot to release the handbrake and damaged the rear drum brakes while moving out state. I ended up fixing her car when I visited my son that summer. The good thing about that was I didn’t have to pay for a hotel bill for a week and got to spend time working on the car with my son 👍
As a professional tow operator I see a few things wrong with this video. One is you NEVER twist chains! This decreases the working load limit meaning they are more likely to fail when a load is put on them.
We heard....6 years ago
That myth has already been dubunked, twisting them does almost nothing to load capacity.
@@mrmangbro6842 You’re wrong!
Hi Keith, if I'm towing a rwd vehicle do I need to back the car onto the dolly?
@@caylee3277 it would be best to load it onto a full size car trailer. Towing something backwards can have its problems such as directional tires rotating the wrong way at high speeds, rear windows getting smashed out by small rocks, and mirrors getting damaged. Vehicles are meant to go forward at speed, so that would be your safest bet.
I have to do a 555 miles of driving with this. This was helpful.
There's nothing in NC. Jobs and housing is hard to find.
@@bw6138I have a 400 mile trip coming up with one of these fuckin things and Im scared as shit Imma drive 55mph the entire way and hope for the best 😂
I like how it's just casually put on screen for a second or two that the driveshaft has to come off for RWD vehicles
That shouldnt be necessary if your towing it by the drive wheels, if it was rwd youd backit on to the dolly instead.
Is that true, you can just back the RWD vehicle on and not have to mess with the driveshaft disconnection?
That's what I had originally thought, and makes life a lot easier!
No that wouldn't work because the front wheels steer a vehicle. They would have to be somehow locked in place.
This was extremely helpful and informative
Swear
I was a tow driver, and I see there 2 potentially fatal mistakes! Twisting chains (unsafe, and potentially damaging or breaking them), and those straps laying on loading ramps during loading, which may cause a wheel slip, and falling the car from the ramp, and/or straps damage... Except of this, that dolly looks good for me :) Maybe loading ramps may be detachable, because sometimes there maybe will not be enough space under a car floor to raise them and retract them to the dolly. And be careful about that mud fenders while sharp turns, they can damage towed car... :)
Good advice, actually! Thank you.
I'm a professional driver, included in my career is tow dollies and 4- wheel carriers. I agree about the chains up to a point, but I've never had wheel slip from the straps being on the ramps. Wheel slip MAY occur IF there's too much power on the drive wheels during loading, which isn't necessary to safely get the towed vehicle on the dolly. The weight of the towed vehicle keeps the straps flat & non-slipping. Actually, in some cases, the straps can provide additional tire grip in the ramp.
Does towing a pickup hurt the transmission?
Safety chains don't break or damage that easily. They have to be dragged for miles to show some wear in a single link.
WARNING ⚠️ PER MY EXPERIENCE PLACE YOUR VEHICLE IN PARK ONCE IT IS LOADED ON THE HITCH AND STRAPS ARE SECURE, MY CAR CAME OUT OF FHE STRAPS BECAUSE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. WE ARE OKAY BUT WARNING EVERYONE BE SAFE !
Do you get back in and put it in neutral after it's secured?
@@jaideramccluney5155 it has to be in park at all times! And the emergency brake cannot be engaged at all
THANK YOU...for this video. I read the PDF file before watching, and the video answered all my questions. Will be towing a small compact 300 miles. I have downloaded the vid into my phone for reference - I'm a little nervous but I'm sure I can do this.
Awesome! We are glad to know this helped! If you have any questions along the way you can always reach our team by email at uhaul_cares@uhaul.com or by phone at 800-789-3638. ^TA
Everyone yelling about neutral, stop. No fwd car needs it, and at the end of the video, it says "on awd, 4x4 and rwd vehicles, remove and secure driveshaft*. To put a fwd in neutral would be more harm with no help
RedTeamWolf Thanks for the clarification on this! ^TA
+U-Haul can't you just put a rwd into neutral instead of disconnecting the driveshaft?
We would not recommend doing that as a replacement for disconnecting the drive shaft. We feel on the vehicles we recommend disconnection of the drive shaft that that would be the safest. ^AF
+ijustinw in some vehicles it's okay. just read your owners manual, but generally rwd vehicles cannot be towed like this
Just to be clear, if I am towing a front wheel drive car, I can have the transmission in "park" on the dolly?
PAY ATTENTION TO WHETHER YOUR CAR IS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE OR NOT!! Rear wheel and AWD are done differently. Or you may ruin your transmission.
yep this is the info i need and as not address at all. NOT good. this could be a disaster.
@@MrFitboss How are they done differently?
@@MrFitboss how does this ruin the transmission
@@PersononYT56 for anyone in the future you have to either use a full sized tow bed, or get the driveshaft disconnected and secured, which is a pain in the ass, basically 4wd or rwd cars need all 4 wheels off the ground, running your differential and thus your driveshaft from the wrong end can damage them, and if the car isnt in neutral you'll be backdriving your transmission and potentially your engine if you dont put it in neutral (your engine, transmission, driveshaft, and differential are all mechanically coupled when you are in drive), even if you have a manual rwd and let the clutch out the transmission, driveshaft and differential are all still coupled, and you'll be driving them in the correct direction(forward), but from the wrong end(power being transmitted from rear wheels>driveshaft>transmission, instead of transmission>driveshaft>wheels), driving a transmission (or any gearbox really) from the wrong end for a long period can damage them, and you cant just pull the car backwards as most tires these days are directional plus many other issues with making sure the front wheels dont turn, etc etc, just use a full sized toe bed for rwd/4wd vehicles.
@@jaideramccluney5155 - a Rear wheel drive car with an autmatick will get fubared towing this way unless you disconnect the drive shaft.. a Manual Trasmission car just slap stick in neutral and your fine... an ALL wheel drive car you will have to find another way.
A few things you should never do. #1 laying the straps on the ramp and driving over them. They could get wrappe4d in the wheels and damaged. #2 Never use a seatbelt to secure a steering wheel. They are too smoth and slick to grip and secure the wheel.. Instead, use about 5 feet of 3/4" nylon rope. fold it in half, wrap the looped end through the steering wheel, and then through itself. then pull it tight out the driver's door (not at the hinge but at the back)close the door securi89ng the rope in the door jam. then tie 3 knots from the outside securing it as close as possible to the door jam. #3. Never twist chain to take up the slack if a quick force was exerted on it like the car falling off, the chain most likely would snap.. For all chains used in towing, if you have extra slack, use bungee cords to hold it in place. make sure to use plyers and pinch the bungee cord hooks on a link of the chain. This must also be done at the hitch. Using bungee cords keep the chain off the ground, and still allows a tight turn.
Don’t steering wheels have a locking mechanism
PSA: Make sure the pivot plate on the dolly moves, and that the bushings/bearings are serviceable. If the pivot plate does not move- towing a (older) vehicle with a steering gear box will break the sector shaft, resulting in NO STEERING. This will also make reversing the towed vehicle extremely difficult.
SECONDLY: Use grade 8 bolts and locknuts on the safety chains. They can randomly come undone. In the event the ratchet strap buckles fail (and they slip as they wear out) this is your last hope in preventing a serious accident.
LASTLY: Ensure the breakaway lever is actually attached under the tongue. Many times, this is simply a visual check by the rep.
No mention of putting car in neutral. Also if you're towing a rear wheel drive vehicle then you need to tow it with rear wheels off the ground.
Manual transmission should be addressed as well. Parking brake, put in 1st gear and possibly advise wheel chocking to enhance stability. Save the headache of chasing a rolling tow vehicle and trailer when trying to load.
Any loading suggestions if the car is broke down??
awesome, great simple process. great job on the video.
Do you put car on neutral or park???
@@treeceysfatcatenterstheroo5622 do not do this to an awd car! you have to disconnect the driveshaft.
Also! Never drive in the #1 lane or the carpool lane regardless the number of occupants you have while towing. It's a huge ticket!
You made a very helpful video keep up the good hard work
It looked like the parking brake WAS engaged after driving onto the ramp but the narrator said it should NOT be. Which is correct?
Sounds like it should be in P, and NO parking brake engaged.
Great job on the demo, extremely helpful step by step video!!!
Don't you think most people need this because the vehicle is disabled? WHERE IS THE WINCH?
Exactly. :/
No
Most people use a car dolly to transport the vehicle to use it in another location. A tow truck is used for a disabled vehicle.
I use this dolly to tow a car 1000 miles behind my motorhome.
As a professional chain myself, I concur.
Do you put the car in neutral?
Yes if it's AWD or RWD.
@@mohabiraq1 If it's AWD or RWD rent a "Car Trailer" from U-Haul or you might destroy the transmission
Put drive wheels on the dolly & put in park, no 4×4 though, handbrake off.
Made a reservation on a 20ft Uhaul with a tow dolly. Stupid question but does the tow dolly come attached or do I have to attach it myself after I load the truck?
What if the car is not driving.
This video helped us a lot thanks so much
Just rented one of these from Florida to North Carolina and it wasn’t that bad. We stopped to check the straps frequently so I would highly recommend you guys do that as well. Secondly, what type of tutorial this is that does not tell you if the car suppose to be in PARK or NEUTRAL??? The reading material don’t say and also the uhaul folks don’t sound sure when you call them either!! Get better before someone sue your ass.
I've backed boats in 1st time for 30+years, but these things are a PITA, looks like a short piece of 2x4 between platform and brakes would take swivel out just to reverse it into a garage or...
I'm driving from MA to FL. Would a Honda Oddessey (towing capacity 3,500 lbs) be fine to town a Hyundai Elantra(2,800lbs)?
The seat belt thru the driving wheel thing you think is sooo smart, does not help ANY BIT. The wheels are already locked and the servo systems are so smooth that the seat belt has no locking hold at all
Well here I go, wish me luck!
Um, twisting a chain is a terrible idea, if that chain were to be needed and put under stress or tension from the car it would not end well. Twisting any chain under tension is a big no no.
I have the same car, a 2016 Ford escape, my mechanic told me that it has all wheel drive so I have to disengage the all wheel drive but I think I'm safe to tow it a mile. What do you think?
All the back and forward doesn’t hurt the transmission?
Do I have to do all that with the seatbelt and the steering wheel to “secure” it? Can’t I just lock the steering wheel?
Can't lock the steering wheel it the car is on key forward position and neutral amigo!
@@sold1million huh? I see “neutral” so I assume you mean the car being in neutral, I feel like you can put the car in park after you dolly it, since this is favorable for a front wheel car, the rear wheels should roll when in park
@@sold1million yeah. it wouldn't be in neutral if it's front wheel drive automatic. try again amigo!
I love your videos u-hal
Any suggestions on if the car is automatic and dead? Hook it up to a charger that will allow me to electronically shift to neutral and then use a "come-along"?
Hi. Is there a winch to pull the vehicle? My car is not drivable. TIA
“Drive slowly up the ramps” PROCEEDS TO DRIVE 67 mph onto the ramps
There is no additional lighting to put on trunk on towed car
Can I load my car with boxes and then tow it? (Not that heavy)
So once everything is loaded should I put the car that I'm towing in neutral
Good question can someone pls respond
@@akfifa4764 no leave in park, your drive tires are off the ground, the "free tires" are to the rear, Hence not engaging parking brake
Better to leave it in park if you have a front wheel drive and the front wheels are on the dolly
How far off of the ground does the trailer ball have to be off of the ground to fit the Uhaul tow dolly? I have a Class A and need to tow my car behind it. I don't know if I have to buy a receiver that is closer to the ground, or just have one that goes straight back from the hitch. In other words, what type of a hitch and ball do I need to tow a Uhaul tow dolly on the back of a Class A motor home?
get an adjustable height hitch, and genarally a dolly like this uses a 2" ball
Can the car that is being towed, have stuff (like boxes-if you’re moving) in it? Is there a certain weight limit?
I prefer keeping the towed vehicle as light as possible. I try to get the towed vehicle down to 1/4 tank of fuel, as well.
How do I get it on the trailer if my car doesn’t run
Push it
How about telling us what size ball on the hitch is required?
This was actually pretty helpful
Do you think I can pull a Toyota yaris Hatch with a chevy s10 from Texas to Florida safely?
Don't forget to put your car on neutral if it's a rwd, P on fwd
Can i adjust the width of my uhaul dolly my honda pilot didn't fit 😢
What if the front tires are flat can this one still work for the haul ?..
Great instructions!
nothing about the transmision if the vehicle has rear traction has to be in neutral?
Rear wheel drive?
For a car with AWD (all wheel drive) or RWD (rear wheel drive) I would rent a "car trailer" from U-Haul this way none of the wheels of your car will be on the ground
so that you don't destroy your transmission ($5000 - $8000)
👍
If that's an AWD or rwd that transmission is gone
I guess so...LOL
That’s why he gives a description on the video for AWD rear wheel drive and 4 wheel drive
Even if the car is in neutral?
@@thedevilsadvocate886 yeah because the trans is moving and it heats up quickly. Don't be surprised if when you start it and put it in drive it doesn't move
@@MacAutoDiag thanks. Is it possible to tow the rwd with the rear wheels on the trailer?
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If the vehicle is rear wheel drive to I need to back it in onto the dolly?
but. What to do if the car is dead? How to load a dead car on the toll dolly?
You could try pushing it on or use a winch or tow rope it on using another car.
what if the car is a rear wheel drive? aslo if its not driveable?
I’m moving to florida Jin 30th and we are towing are backup car out there do we have to have the car in neutral when towing or can it be in parked still?
Ensure that the parking brake is not engaged and what about the transmission? Place it in neutral?
I was also wondering about this. Neuyral is probably best, but my car wouldn't let me leave in neutral and remove the key, so I put it in park and hoped I didn't go over any bumps big enough to damage the parking pawl in the transmission. I made it. We'll see if nothing is damaged in the morning. 🤣
@@ddo7802 if you're using a tow dolly on a FWD car put it in park, park just locks the power transmitting portion of the powertrain, IE your front wheels in a FWD car, it does not engage your brakes.
This dolly was recommended to tow my c4 corvette.
And put the car on neutral
if its a FWD it can stay in park, with the parking brake off
Will the employees of U-Haul help you on this?
If its FWD it doesn't matter. If it's RWD it needs to be in neutral AND have a manual transmission. If pull a rear wheel drive vehicle with an automatic transmission like this you WILL be paying for a new transmission or transmission rebuild if you go a long distance like that.
I will never get a dolly it messed up my front end and had to get it replaced!
Did you fuck up your front end up between 2mths and 2days ago lol I'm guessing the employees of U haul didn't help you with it
Can this hook to the back of a 15' rental truck? Do those moving trucks have hitches?
What about rear wheel drive cars??
So how do I get the car on to the dolly if IT DOES NOT RUN?
Find a nice hill. Or get a friend with a truck to push it in
G Barthlow We'd recommend asking a trained team member at one of our centers if they have any suggestions.
G Barthlow put into neutral and puuuuuuuuuuuush ! 🙂
Will the employees of U-Haul help you on this?
Come along
I caught stitches right beside my left eye and lost conscious thanks to a guy who came to buy my wife car. I was pushing her car up the large uhaul trailer for cars and i was unfortunately pushing with the driver door open and they both were pushing from rear of vehicle. Well long story short as I pushed the Pontiac Bonneville mostly by myself they forgot to pull the lever and let out the dam fender flares so the door i was pushing up slammed directly into my head after I pushed it into the uhaul fender that should have been out. I bleed everywhere and then he realized about pulling the dam fender flare out. I regret it daily after I see my small mark and how close it was to my eye and temple. It removed part of my eyebrow. Glad I'm ok will a lump and some slight pain daily.
Update please
@@godule1 I healed great. It was awful for first few weeks. I get headaches sometimes but I sas very blessed because the top edge of the door went into my head because I'm tall scar was up on trailer and I was on ground beside it as I had already pushed it fully up the trailer then boom it hit at and of left eyebrow. I barely missed my eye and temple. God is good. Thank u for asking
How do security chains and electric connector is relevant to loading the vehicle on to the dolly process?
What if the car is not in a running condition?
I'm moving next week and will be towing my 2015 Malibu on an auto transport. I don't have over sized tires or anything, so I should be fine?
That would depend on what vehicle you would be towing the car with. ^AF
If you were wondering, do NOT use this with a 4wd or awd vehicle, All 4 wheels must be off the ground or you will destroy your transmittion
There's a disclaimer at the end to disconnect the rear drive shaft for RWD, AWD, and 4x4 vehicles, so don't worry they covered it.
I know this is a dumb question but should the car in tow be in neutral?
If you have a front wheel drive and the front wheels are on the dolly you could leave it in neutral but its less likely to roll if its in park and the strap got a little loose.
Never in neutral, and parking brake can never be engaged
Great video
If hooked properly is this ok for hauling long distances?
Yes !! 😉👌
Absolutely. Just drove from El Paso to North Carolina with this tow dolly. Never had a problem.
@@jacobw.4911 Awesome. Hope you enjoyed your trip. I hauled a vehicle from San Diego to Arkansas. It was beautiful but a long trip
The whole point of using it it’s when the car doesn’t move. He didn’t show us how to get the car there
The real question is: who names their kid Sperry?
Someone who cant decide whether they like "Spencer" or "Terry", get the best of both world and enter your child into world of bullying and call him "Sperry"
Aaahhhaahahahahaaa!
can i put a tow dolly on the back of one of your box truck rentals?
video voice says to ensure parking brake is not engaged. video shows it engaged. which is correct? thx
OFF 😉👍
does this only work with FWD cars?
So how would this work with a bad engine my car don’t move..?
What about disconnecting the drive train? When do you have to do that?
After securing the vehicle to the dolly. Obviously you cannot do it before.
My vehicle is 80 inches wide, is it possible to squeeze it on there?
Whats the highest and lowest the hitch ball can be?
Can i use this with an impreza if I remove the shaft then plug the dif?
I would want all 4 wheels off the ground with a scooby but I suppose you could disconnect driveshaft but I would just get a proper trailer.
1:34 Ensure the parking brake is NOT engaged! 🤣
Great and helpful video, I am from middle east and looking to buy tow dolly would you advise me from where I can start to purchase it? Thank you.
Is it bad to go 80 with dolly or auto transport trailer?
In most states it's not legal.
They really aren't designed for speed.
Damaged my car on both sides form the metal curved poles on the dolly. When you reverse its when you will be in trouble!
What if vehicle doesn't move. Then what
Okay this might sound dumb to some of you but what do u do if it’s a rear wheel drive vehicle
Reverse it on & secure steering wheel.
Is the car in Neutral????
What happens when the car being towed is dead?
Hey sr .. i like to rent one of those tow dolly .. cuestion is wath i need to rent one of those tow dolly? I need to bring back my car from cary nc to wilson nc and how much an hour?
You might wanna tell people to leave the vehicle in neutral once secured?? Not everything is front wheel drive.
Better to disconnect driveshaft if it has one.
You can tow a rear wheel drive with a manual transmission a short distance in neutral, but you risk damaging the transmission if the output shaft is turning and not getting lubricated.
Never tow an automatic without disconnecting the driveshaft. You can destroy the trans by pulling it in neutral.
Follow the advice at the end of the video.