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Road tripping is an exceptional experience, especially if you own a recreational vehicle (RV). However, the experience can be watered down if you have to drive your RV to the store every time you need supplies. Therefore, a common practice among road-tripping RV owners is to tow their cars along. However, it can be a problem if you don't have a dolly trailer. Other than being small and lightweight, a dolly trailer is easy to install.
Additionally, you don't have to worry about wear and tear to the drive train because only the back wheels remain on the ground. However, how do you choose a dolly trailer that fits your needs? Read on to discover essential factors to consider before buying a dolly trailer for your road trip.
Fancy a Pivot or Not?
If you don't want a pivoted dolly, then you should choose the mounted front wheels dolly trailer. All you have to do is attach the front wheels of the trailer to your automobile, and the dolly's wheels will turn corners on the pivot that is located between the trailer wheels. The articulating turntables on the trailer allow the automobile's wheels to swivel with the dolly's wheels. However, this can be a problem when manoeuvring around tight corners where the dolly can come into contact with your RV. A centre pivot dolly, on the other hand, has a pivot between the tow vehicle and trailer. The wheels of your car will track around corners, whereas the fixed trailer wheels on the centre pivot dolly will prevent the fenders from coming into contact with your vehicle.
Braking System
Dolly trailers can have either electric or surge brakes. Trailers with an electric brake are considered standard and require you to have a brake controller in your RV. Since the trailer's brakes work in tandem with the RV braking system, it is essential that you make careful adjustments before beginning your trip. On the other hand, dolly trailers with surge brakes are less expensive and don't require a brake controller. As the name suggests, the surge brakes detect 'push' movements and activate the drums brakes or disc brakes. However, you can only use dolly trailers with surge brakes in states that don't require dolly trailers to have brakes.
Bolted or Welded Frame?
The design of the dolly trailer also plays an integral role in your buying decision. While bolted frames are sturdy, the fasteners can become loose over time if you are travelling on uneven terrain for extended periods. Therefore, the fasteners need a regular inspection to ensure that they remain tight. On the other hand, welded framed dolly trailers don't have this problem although you have to be careful not to bang the frame too hard. The reason is that welds can break with the right amount of force. Therefore, you have to consider your terrain before picking either a bolted or welded dolly frame.
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