MASTER TOW car dolly overview/tips 80THD 77t how to use quick

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NOTE: DO NOT TOW EVEN A MANUAL TRANS RWD WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE DRIVESHAFT. After making this video, I did some more research and many manual transmissions need input shaft to be spinning for proper lubrication. I was under the assumption that since a manual transmission generally does not have an oil pump mounted on the input shaft, that it would be okay to be towed in neutral with the rear wheels on the ground. NOT THE CASE and certainly not worth taking a risk.
Sorry about the poor audio quality in this video. It does get a little bit better as the video goes on. The above link is a longer version but certainly more comprehensive and clear.
This is a quick run down on how to use a Master Tow 80THD car dolly. For those of you wondering where my fenders are, well, the plastic dried out over the years and they ripped off one day! I have since replaced this dolly with a new one. CORRECTION: When I said leave the parking brake off, You actually want to leave it ON until you have the vehicle strapped down. In case it were to roll off the dolly. `
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@NoNonsenseKnowHow 5 жыл бұрын

NOTE: DO NOT TOW EVEN A MANUAL TRANS RWD WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE DRIVESHAFT. After making this video, I did some more research and many manual transmissions need input shaft to be spinning for proper lubrication. I was under the assumption that since a manual transmission generally does not have an oil pump mounted on the input shaft, that it would be okay to be towed in neutral with the rear wheels on the ground. NOT THE CASE and certainly not worth taking a risk.

@markmcgrath3292 5 жыл бұрын

Can you back a rear wheel drive truck on it backwards ?

@hectorcarranza4754 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I have Grand Markis 2007 how supposed to tow ? Back or just normal front

@williamatchison6261 10 ай бұрын

After 5 years of towing I learned some new things. Leave the straps on while loading. Duh, i used to fight them, ha, thanks, great video😊 😊😊

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 8 жыл бұрын

Couple bloopers in this video in regards to the tire strap basket size. lol. To correct myself: I was trying so say that the wheel straps i have are too small for 31" tires.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 6 жыл бұрын

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@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

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@tpforyeshuapain3685 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video bro. I just bought a used dolly same as yours and have never used one. You just gave me confidence in using one. Pretty simple as long as you follow safety. Take care. :)

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

no problem and thank you for the comment! Good luck with your dolly

@rickolivasone4790 8 жыл бұрын

best instructions I seen so far. thanks for the video

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support and glad it helped

@untraditionalministries4588 5 жыл бұрын

Great instructions bro!!! Thank you for your compassion for others safety

@yewwtooob Жыл бұрын

You can tow a vehicle backwards. However you must lock the steering so it doesn't crab-walk and as the weight is now shifted towards the rear it WILL fishtail if towed to fast. Interstate speeds would get you and someone else killed. Backward towing is only for low speed, slow roads AND emergency only. You can tow a standard transmission vehicle in neutral 😐. Only automatic transmissions need a moving input shaft due to the pump. Anyone who says different has never rebuilt either one. At the angle the truck (for example) sits when towed the output shaft is so low the thing is drowning in fluid constantly. I suppose if you towed one down a steep hill for 30 miles you might have an issue...because you would be getting close to the liquid hot magma. 😆 🤣

@deanmurray4953 7 жыл бұрын

run chain thru wheels,install heavy dutylocks when not in use , now secured

@yvenskylebrun 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and very informative. I wanna be clear if it’s an automatic trans AWD or RWD the driveshaft will need to be disconnected all time if the vehicle is being pulled on Dolly?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it should be disconnected in those cases. There are some exceptions to this rule though. Like for instance if you had a full floating rear axle you could just remove one of the axles.

@yvenskylebrun 5 жыл бұрын

NoNonsenseKnowHow what if it was a AWD manual just put it I. Neutral will be fine?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 5 жыл бұрын

@@yvenskylebrun in general, yes however it's still recommended to remove the rear driveshaft. I've heard it some manual transmissions are not lubricated properly if the input shaft is not spinning. So for local toes I'm sure it's fine, but going down the freeway long-distance better off disconnecting the rear driveshaft

@yvenskylebrun 5 жыл бұрын

NoNonsenseKnowHow thank you

@ChrisHensley2 Жыл бұрын

Literally the part I was most interested in was the basket straps and getting on right was just completely skipped over.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow Жыл бұрын

There is an updated video

@ChrisHensley2 Жыл бұрын

@NoNonsenseKnowHow there is and I watched it! Thank you!

@tombstone2826 7 жыл бұрын

Its a excellent instructional video.

@jamess9196 7 жыл бұрын

great video good job

@jessicarojasvargas1534 4 жыл бұрын

Que lastima que no pueda entender por no saber ingles, esta limitado a cierto publico, una pena porque sus videos son muy buenos. Saludos.

@ussweeneyd 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked my master tow dolly up today, good timing. I didn’t hear you say or see you lock the strap ratchet back ! Did you do that?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 жыл бұрын

are you talking about the Locking position of the ratcheting mechanism? Yeah I'm not sure if I specified that. However this is an older video. I actually did an updated version with a lot more detail. Link is in description

@markmcgrath3292 5 жыл бұрын

Can you back a rear wheel truck on it backwards ? And whats the biggest whell/tire that can fit on these? (ex. 35,36,37?)

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 5 жыл бұрын

you can for short distances. But it's not safe at high speed especially if there is any play in the front end of the truck

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 5 жыл бұрын

And the max tire size is going to depend on what straps you're using

@robert5008 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting

@phamer8217 Жыл бұрын

Great video 📹 I'm looking to buy one. May do some towing here and there with an suv. When you say full size suv , you mean like a nissan armada or smaller than that?

@Eusouoquesou3927 7 жыл бұрын

And if the car being towed is not working. How do you put it on the dolly? Need to be very Strong!!!!!!!!!!!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

Eugenio Viana sorry, I failed to mention how to use the hand crank winch. if you look at the video you can see it's on the front of the tow dolly and it works wonders for Pulling cars or trucks up onto the deck. Just make sure you put it in neutral 1st the rest is cake

@usausa3741 8 жыл бұрын

Good job bro

@bartg7790 7 жыл бұрын

For towing AWD vehicles, can't you just use those tow dollies that tow truck wreckers use to raise the other 2 wheels? So all 4 would be off the ground. Also what does it cost to maintain that dolly? Does anything tend to wear or fail besides tires?

@mastertow2695 7 жыл бұрын

You should contact me for new wheel straps and fenders.

@nightmareperdomo1313 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro

@webmastersof 4 жыл бұрын

The deck on mine is very hard to drop down or to raise up. Any idea why? I noticed when you pulled the pin the deck dropped down. Mine you could almost not get it to drop if you jumped on it.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the Pivot Point needs some lubricant. Otherwise I'm not sure

@gabakusa 6 жыл бұрын

what if you have low car? like a Prius my bumper is touching the dolly and it will get damage

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 6 жыл бұрын

GabakUSA Free computer training use blocks of wood before the ramps when loading it. I assume you're saying that it had sit when you load it correct?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 6 жыл бұрын

Does that help answer your concern?

@livinglifemyway7349 Жыл бұрын

Great info, I picked a dolly up and it dos not seem to tilt as much as yours does, at 1:46 when tilted can you tell me what the distance is between the frame and the lifted area is it 2" or ????? thanks

@paulovictorfacavocemesmo6057 7 жыл бұрын

Can you show below to see how the tilt movement is?

@stevejobs101 7 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't you drop the driveshaft?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

No need to if its manual trans.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

If you're going long distance its not a bad idea to though.

@stevejobs101 7 жыл бұрын

I'm in the process of buying a project RX7 which is about 500 miles away. Chances are I'd be using a dolly to save on costs. Would much rather drop the driveshaft than take the risk, yaknow?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

yes I agree. Most of my tows are within 20 miles. if I go long distance I use my 18 foot flat deck

@AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979 6 жыл бұрын

NoNonsenseKnowHow but if it is a rear wheel drive truck with automatic transmission than I'd need to disconnect the drive shaft, right?

@mobileautorepairbypacheco1806 8 жыл бұрын

you put in neutral or you remove the drive shaft to tow de truck

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 8 жыл бұрын

neutral is fine if its a manual trans. Not safe to do it with auto trans that way though

@markmcgrath3292 5 жыл бұрын

You say for tow dolly put in neutral, You mean for old style 4x4s (if in 4x4 neutral its pretty much all neutral right? ).

@Pranks313 7 жыл бұрын

Why can't you throw an automatic rear wheel drive in neutral and pull it?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

it's not that you can't do it. It's that I wouldn't recommend it. Basically , the transmission is lubricated with a oil pump that spins when the engine is running. So if you were to tow it in neutral without the engine running, the trans is not being properly lubricated and could be damaged or even seize up.

@MrBlaze256 7 жыл бұрын

idk about that rvs pull cars and trucks behind them all the time

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

MrBlaze256 Yes, you are correct, you don't know about it. lol. all joking aside though if you see somebody towing a rear wheel drive, automatic transmission vehicle chances are they have removed the drive shaft. I have personally seen an automatic trans in a Lincoln Mark VII lock up when the guy towed it without removing the drive shaft. Took about 50 miles on highway before it failed. Thanks for the comment! :)

@johnkehoe946 2 ай бұрын

Why didn't he show where to hook up chains on the trailler

@edwardjames6070 7 жыл бұрын

good vid

@tigerseye73 2 жыл бұрын

Terrible sound control here. Too much wind noise. Appreciate the effort though.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 2 жыл бұрын

There is an updated video. Link in description

@paulovictorfacavocemesmo6057 7 жыл бұрын

And that I am wanting to make a winch of this but I have no project here in Brazil in the city where I live nobody knows how to do so I need to see a more detailed video from the bottom as it is that slope of the ramp and what kind of material and made the chassis ?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

Paulo Vitor i can make you another video showing some details of the dolly at some point soon.

@vincenguyen930 7 жыл бұрын

could I tow a rwd car by backing it in ?

@markmcgrath3292 5 жыл бұрын

Good question vince, wondering the same, never seen it, thats for sure.

@label1877 4 жыл бұрын

Only for short distance at low speed. Backing a rear wheel drive, automatic transmission onto a dolly means your weight distribution is backwards. Your towed car will fish tail once you get past 45 mph. If I had to I will but slow and short distance.

@paulovictorfacavocemesmo6057 7 жыл бұрын

friend would be possible you make a film from under this gliding to me make one in Brazil?

@vmanuel674 5 жыл бұрын

What type of license do I use to move a car in this way?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 5 жыл бұрын

Depending on what state you're in the car dolly must be registered and tagged. I never registered mine, and would just make sure that the vehicle I was Towing have a plate on it.

@vmanuel674 5 жыл бұрын

NoNonsenseKnowHow I live in California ... I have a normal C license and I do not know if I can pull a car? . What he wants to tell me is that if a car does not have license plates, the police can stop me?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 5 жыл бұрын

@@vmanuel674 I'm not sure about the laws in California

@garoldfowler5207 Жыл бұрын

I have 17 in. Wide tires 4 weel drive is this going to be a problem?

@rogernelson67 2 жыл бұрын

Toyota says do not tow manual transmission flat tow

@2ndamendment770 3 жыл бұрын

to much wind noise to understand

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 жыл бұрын

There is an updated video. Link in the description

@goodfood9017 4 жыл бұрын

Can this be used to tow a ford e250 cargo van

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think that would be very safe honestly. You could do it but it wouldn't be safe

@smuferchick9391 2 жыл бұрын

How do you release the tow dolly

@stanleyevans4274 3 жыл бұрын

How much are dolly tows

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 жыл бұрын

If I remember right I paid $500 for mine used. Not sure what they run for new

@Mikeys1316 4 жыл бұрын

Can you tow a 90 sierra single cab 4x2 with a 02 yukon ??

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 4 жыл бұрын

Not really a good idea to tow a rear wheel drive automatic. I assume the Sierra is automatic transmission?

@Mikeys1316 4 жыл бұрын

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow yes it is

@Mikeys1316 4 жыл бұрын

Was thinkking on removing drive shaft

@Unreleased_leaks 7 жыл бұрын

I need a dolly for how much money

@518jeremias 7 жыл бұрын

would this make the mileage on the Toyota go up?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

Jay Jerevicious yes. because thr speedometer is driven off the transmission. if you're going long distance I would suggest putting your transfer case in the neutral position. Then the mileage won't go up

@518jeremias 7 жыл бұрын

kzguy2 well I'm trying to transfer a very low car might just have to make some crazy long ramps onto my trailer

@user-wo5mf9nd8u 9 ай бұрын

В России запрещено её буксировать без автомобиля, нужно разобрать и везти внутри машины !😂😂😂😂,и второе ,можно буксировать автомобиль который легче

@448MIGUEL 7 жыл бұрын

hey buddy one question did I can use that's for mustang 04??

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

miguel lopez if its manual trans then yes. i dont recommend it for auto. it can cause damage to the transmission. unless you tow it backwards however that is also relatively unsafe especially at highway speeds. I've done it many times with great success. give it a thumbs up if the video helped you. Thanks

@448MIGUEL 7 жыл бұрын

kzguy2 yes is manual v8 did can work?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

yes

@448MIGUEL 7 жыл бұрын

kzguy2 thanks bro I will trying this Monday is one hour and half road

@Pranks313 7 жыл бұрын

I got an 02 with an automatic. What's wrong with throwing the car in neutral and pulling it?

@jorgeguerrero5185 7 жыл бұрын

puedo jalar una gmc sierra

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

It depends what your tow vehicle is. And is the sierra manual or auto.

@karlsmith7583 7 жыл бұрын

Everything toyota makes is UGLY AND STUPID

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 7 жыл бұрын

@TweetleJuice 8 жыл бұрын

meth is a hell of a drug lmfao

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 8 жыл бұрын

Hmm. I don't smoke meth so i suppose ill take that as a compliment? Just trying to get the point across in a timely manner so you can dolly on down the road safely.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 8 жыл бұрын

+kzguy2 Tweetlejuice. lol

@karlsmith7583 7 жыл бұрын

That toyota is GARBAGE