HOW TO USE MASTER TOW CAR DOLLY mastertow 80THD instructions

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~~~NOTES~~~
~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.
~I did not talk much about the chains that come originally equipped with this dolly. After securing your car down with straps, you need to secure the chains around the front axle or frame. They serve as a safety in case one of the straps were to break.
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~Load Up starts at 4:01
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@richardmacsinka4919 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, first rate , no nonsense, straight to the point and without annoying background music.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and I appreciate the feedback

@rustyfenders1854 5 жыл бұрын

I was just about to tow a truck 200 miles with the straps jacked. I know this just made my life better, at least in the short term. Thank you!

@fieldinglover 2 жыл бұрын

great video , i have looked at a bunch of videos because I am going to be towing a 71 firebird to a friends and he wants me to back it up in an alley into his garage and i thought that was a terrible idea but no video before yours covered backing them up , and a firebird is also a little wide for the tow dolly , so no backing up for me, and you saved me from damaging the tow dolly and the car , thank you

@joeeverett9222 Жыл бұрын

Good information. I once towed a car with a manual transmission on a dolly. I left it in neutral, but my wife went behind me to double check everything and she put it in gear. The engine blew a few miles down the road. Dropping the drive line would have saved that car.

@gerardoargumedo2847 2 жыл бұрын

Now I can tow my cobra didn’t know all you had to do for manual cars was pop it in neutral great advice too ! Excellent video !

@leadfarmer73 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my brother. I really truly appreciate this no nonsense straight forward video. It’s loaded with good important Information.

@tombutler876 4 ай бұрын

Just towed a Ford E250, backwards... sway sucked but managed 55 the whole 90 mile trip. Wish I watched this excellent video first! Now I know what to do next time! Nice job on the vid!

@mikebradford7780 2 ай бұрын

Man, i bet that sucked.

@justatool 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know how anyone can give this a thumbs down, I found it very Informative

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 4 жыл бұрын

People always find something to complain about.

@markemberger1812 5 жыл бұрын

80thD Instructions - Like it, I was the Chief Instructor/Writer at the RTSM Gap years ago. Excellent video, info NOT offered by the seller. Thanks.

@franciscosantana5921 3 жыл бұрын

Vivo en méxico y soy novato en el uso del dolly, gracias por compartir tu conocimiento.

@tylerthedog1 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, and excellent job explaining and demonstrating it. Right to the point. This is one of best instructional videos I've seen.

@wordgardener5169 2 жыл бұрын

I got a tow dolly for my camper and now I know I can just sell it. There’s no way I’d be comfortable doing all this as a mom - I can do lots of stuff but for sure this isn’t going to be one of them. Thank you for going through such details with clarity. It probably saved somebody’s life.

@antoinettedepasquale5336 Жыл бұрын

I’m a 61 year old woman and I can use the car dolly no problem. My husband is NO HELP when it comes to guiding me on or off the dolly due to some brain damage from a stroke so I have to get out and eyeball it myself. My car is a front wheel drive Prius and I tow it behind my RV. It has a low profile so I need to use blocks of wood as he describes. The hardest thing for me is loosening the ratchet.

@wordgardener5169 Жыл бұрын

@@antoinettedepasquale5336 I should have come Back here and said I figured it out- because I did. Big hep and confidence builder💜

@davidsnyder2000 6 ай бұрын

Even after using these tow dollies over a few decades, I learned several things from watching this video. Thanks Chris and Jen👍 (I’m assuming Jen did all the camera work 😄)

@9eleven_fire 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video and demonstrating the dues and don’ts. I tell a lot of trailers, but I’ve never had a tow dolly before for our motorhome and I was looking for a video just to show me anything that I might not know. You went through a lot of good stuff that’s good points. I agree with the person that mentioned I don’t know how anybody can get this video thumbs down because it’s a great video.

@DarkWater4Eva Жыл бұрын

VEEERY helpful video. You hit on so many points other youtubers miss.

@2keylows 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you leaving the video up. Gave me some things to look for.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 6 жыл бұрын

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@carllundquist1595 6 жыл бұрын

NoNonsenseKnowHow hi

@carllundquist1595 6 жыл бұрын

What does this dolly cost?

@poetry-n-motion5563 5 жыл бұрын

@NoNonsenseKnowHow : Great video 👍. Very detailed. Very in depth.

@crywolf1224 2 жыл бұрын

I swear I learn more from KZfaq everyday 👍👍👏👏 I've always wanted to see these loaded

@COSMACELF1802 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for awesome video. I have same model of dolly for my RV and use some 2x6's to load my car with a low front bumper. Your safety tips should be made into a check list done before towing.

@frankodemozo 11 ай бұрын

Great video. Was looking for information As i nearly lost my load recently, most certainly learnt alot from your video. 1st point being i didnt lock the steering wheel with slider, 2nd point leaving slack before ratcheting down the straps to spool the straps up more. Basic mistakes but sometimes learn the hard way. Thanks from the UK

@danjenlilyful 5 жыл бұрын

thanks brotha, i just got hte same dolly and i had no idea about how u can't back them up.... thanks for the info!!!!!!!!!! and on how to strap it down! I came to youtube to figure out the tire bonnets!

@psor9983 2 жыл бұрын

I agree...this was the best video out there. answered a lot of my questions. I'm going to look at a 2014 tow master tomorrow to buy. I was going to rent a uhaul one but I can't be sure they will have one available when i need it.

@mmedley9894 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked mine up last week, and yes....backing up was a disaster. Thanks for the tips.

@mwanandungu2980 4 жыл бұрын

You are one of the best instructors I've come about thumps up men!

@neiljoosse8989 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I recommend it to all my customers who buy a mastertow at our dealership.

@randy1203 2 жыл бұрын

This example was explained very well and I can apply these techniques and safety cautions for my towing with my class c. Thank you. ☆

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you found the video helpful. And no problem

@wildervibes 7 күн бұрын

I love how he does a mini peel out to get that sweet mustang on the tow dolly! 😅

@williamhall2873 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for teaching an old dog new tricks, thumbs up!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 жыл бұрын

No problem William! Glad to help out and thank you!

@robertjennings5357 3 жыл бұрын

Watched several videos. The best one, covering details.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear the positive feedback. Thanks man!

@robglezgarage7208 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, we just got a dolly and now we know how to use it! I was wondering why it was so hard to reverse with a dually and a Jeep on the dolly I was trying and trying again until I was able to reverse with the Jeep in a super tight spot and then completely in a tempo (A car tempo for winter) it was so unbelievably hard but now I know not to do it again haha thanks!

@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.

@funnystuff5492 5 жыл бұрын

I don't generally comment on things like this, but that was a great video, really informative

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 5 жыл бұрын

Comments like yours go a long way in keeping me motivated. THANK YOU!

@WildlifePatrol 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you’re high speed!!! My straps kept coming off so I’m gonna try looping the strap through the ring twice and hopefully that will make a difference thanks

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah sometimes I go a little too fast that's for sure. Make sure you have at least three or more Revolutions of nylon webbing on the ratchets. What part of it is coming loose?

@WildlifePatrol 4 жыл бұрын

NoNonsenseKnowHow hey thanks for the reply! I think my Ford Explorers front tires has not been snug up against the front bumpstop of the dolly so the vehicle has too much play and is moving around and making the straps come loose every time! I tried doing the double loop through the metal ring and that seemed to help so now I think I need to perhaps make some custom pieces of 2X4 that I can place behind each tire to reduce the vehicle movement? Or try my other set of straps made by starrr products? Thanks

@armstrong4196 2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to make a 7h trip. This video is really helpful, thanks.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 2 жыл бұрын

No problem and glad to hear that. Safe travels

@mitch5991 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video - thanks - very informative and thorough.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 5 жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for your comment

@user-hu1jq3lu3r 7 ай бұрын

Excellent. It is all I was looking for

@notwrkn2mch 6 жыл бұрын

Just got a tow dolly and wanted to double check myself....... That 5.9 Cummins is music to my ears

@alfonsogarcia1902 5 жыл бұрын

Tow. D0lly. Car

@photoelitevideo 4 ай бұрын

What an awesome guy. Thanks for sharing the knowledge some of us really appreciate it.

@Rakki_Haitatsu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! Clear and easy to follow instructions. 👏

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for dropping a comment

@xmo552 8 ай бұрын

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Why cross the chains ?

@michaeltorres3231 Жыл бұрын

Great video you covered very important details others have left out. Thanks for the lesson. New subscriber...

@pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48 4 жыл бұрын

I already knew what I was doing (being a tow truck operator for years) but I loved the way u explained everything great video! And your right about that thing jackknifing crazy lol I hate that shit

@djmj12714 3 жыл бұрын

I can back a 53' trailer just about anywhere you can drag a rope, but backing up a tow dolly eats my lunch. The deck on a UHaul dolly is articulating... the trailer goes one direction, but the rear wheels of the towed vehicle can go in another. It's like trying to backup doubles! Next time I'm opting for an auto transport.

@pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48 3 жыл бұрын

Jack Reacher yeah man I hear you.... I had to pick up a dead car in a tight tight driveway and it was easier to take the damn thing off and just manually line the shit up and then back the pickup truck back

@kylerandall1958 6 жыл бұрын

thanks that video sure did help. i have a tow dolly like this one. i rip off the under neath pulling up on it. i did not realize it would be to low. thanks for the tip on putting down under the ramp.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 6 жыл бұрын

Kyle Randall no problem! And I'm glad you found it helpful!

@johnkristan8454 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice explanation worth subscribing more of these educational instruction that helps people know more about safety of using tow dolly

@PrettyLights024 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video my man. Exactoy in the name. NO NONSENSE

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy.

@scbuck29455 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative and useful video.I recently had to use a tow dolly like this to tow a 1998 GMC 1500 extended cab truck home.I had to use a 1991 Chevrolet S-10 to do this and it didn't have a receiver hitch.If this wasn't bad enough,I also had to load the GMC truck onto the tow dolly backwards because there wasn't a ring gear and pinion in the rear differential.It did fine until I turned into my driveway off of the main highway and then it almost came off! Finally got it back on and home.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, sounds like a pretty sketchy ride! I've definitely had my fair share of experiences like that. Thanks for sharing! The first car I ever put on here was an old beat-up Porsche that I got for 300 bucks. I put it on backwards and didn't lock the steering. When I made a turn out onto the road, the front end of the car started riding in the opposite lane. LOL

@scbuck29455 4 жыл бұрын

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Wow!The steering column on that GMC 1500 didn't lock anymore,so I had to ratchet strap it straight.When I made the left hand turn into my driveway,the right wheel of the dolly went under the frame of the truck near the cab.

@xmo552 8 ай бұрын

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Sunday, I had to haul an automatic 325ci with a rear-air-bagged Grand Cherokee. 400 miles SoCal to NorCal. I've towed professionally for the last 15 years, repo, AAA, every crazy/illegal/insanely unsafe situation possible. This tow was the sketchiest haul I've ever done! It was wagging me hard. At 45 MPH it was trying to kill me. I had to set it at 40 MPH and cruise it white-knuckle the whole way. At that speed it was 12.5 miserable hours instead of the normal 5ish hours. Never again.

@williambradley2562 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job .. Thanks for the Great Info on Tow Dolly

@stevenbarry9983 11 ай бұрын

This video and towing was outstanding.

@zombiehunter5923 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the details

@davestear8280 7 жыл бұрын

Life saver!!! Thanks!!

@mbirdmdt 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much I just traded a 4x4 for one of these.

@user-wy2et8ft3i 8 ай бұрын

Just like your other comments, very good explanation .

@oldautos251 2 жыл бұрын

Well Done, very clear narrative!

@fab3831 3 жыл бұрын

great step by step tutorial!!! your a natural!!!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks fabulous

@dennishunt2734 6 жыл бұрын

I already knew everything on the video, just watched it to be sure you knew it..!!! LOL..!! Great job, to the point, detailed and spot on..!! :)

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 6 жыл бұрын

Dennis Hunt awesome man! Thanks for checking it out and verifying that my instructions are accurate. I've been using and renting dollies for years. So I've seen a lot of what can go wrong.

@ShannonCannon-cl7zl Ай бұрын

Great video. My husband and I have one of these we pulled behind our RV. He would always pull the car up and I’d strap it down while he tied down the steering wheel. I lost my husband this April and realized I didn’t remember everything he did inside the vehicle while I strapped the tires. I couldn’t remember if he left it in neutral (automatic transmission). I figured you would have to, but honestly wasn’t sure.

@karlschaal Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. If I was unsure before im good to go now. Excellent video!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@franticproductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude, great job explaining everything.

@NursltanAbeuov 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful video, thanks for your effort. Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

@paradiseliving271 10 ай бұрын

Been using tow dollys for my business for years...this is how i do it good job

@blakenorman4822 4 жыл бұрын

nice tip on releasing ratchet if no room cause of bumper, thanks for video

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 4 жыл бұрын

No problem man. And yeah I figured that out one day when I was in a jam! Definitely comes in handy to know that about the ratchets

@angelvettorazzi3718 7 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial, nice tips, i´d like to see a uploading a car with a winch

@geraldhenrickson7472 6 жыл бұрын

Align car, attach cable, turn winch. You Have it. Creating a KZfaq video is a lot of work.

@bimmerman9839 2 жыл бұрын

Good info, it's important to lock the steering wheel as the dolly is designed with the slider to limit the amount of steering angle so that no damage occurs to the vehicle being towed. For dollies without a slider, you must unlock the steering. I think I rather the slider tho because once I was forced to tow a 5,500 pound truck backwards to the recycling center with a 5,000 pound truck. I got up to 50 mph and learned quickly about death wobble. Backed down to 20-30 mph MAX and I was ok. So if your forced to tow backwards, I'd say you definitely need the slider, but I still wouldn't recommend it like you said.

@mikelarkin741 9 ай бұрын

Great Video...I learned a lot! THANKS!

@jerriejohnson5637 3 жыл бұрын

Very thorough and helpful!! Thanks

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Jerrie

@agm6095 3 жыл бұрын

Great information, thank you.

@JamalTCutler 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative and helpful

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Have you found it useful

@donpierce3175 Жыл бұрын

Excellent instructions

@antonio30824 5 жыл бұрын

Great video buddy

@hwc6848 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Excellent tutorial. Thank You.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, happy to hear it helped out. Thanks

@drile00l80 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent walk through.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 4 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@cassies.preston7597 Жыл бұрын

My uncle recommended I get one to have just in case and I'm like I don't even know how to use one hahaha So thanks for tutorial 👍👍👍

@richfoodsandtravels Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Great vid and super helpful!

@mohannedmhadi5097 7 ай бұрын

Thank you , very helpful video 😊

@clemburkett45 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Very helpful.

@miguelsalazar8775 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice 👍

@fwoodie1984 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@darklord2703 5 жыл бұрын

great video, thanks!

@anthonycarvino3713 9 ай бұрын

Very informative video 👍🏻

@richardkleckner4583 5 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@matttrotta57 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good tutorial.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 6 жыл бұрын

Matt Trotta thanks for putting it to use my man!

@ChowZeb Жыл бұрын

Awesome tips!

@brianshanahan3878 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, Splendid to hear you found it helpful

@erickmoenga1206 2 жыл бұрын

Good job explaining

@kjmathews23 2 жыл бұрын

Good video my guy!

@mikey55328 Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@mal5033 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, I have been using one for 4 years behind my rv and I picked up a few nuggets! One suggestion is when releasing the ratchet with a screwdriver position it a bit to the side. That ratchet is loaded up pretty good and can whack you when released. Ask me how I know.....