Before you hit the road, it’s essential to prepare yourself for the journey ahead. While part of this preparation means packing for your upcoming adventure, that’s not the only planning that matters.

If you and your family plan to make a long-distance journey, it’s a good idea to bring your vehicle along for the ride, and there’s no better way to transport your car like a car tow dolly. A tow dolly is an easy, safe, and convenient way to transport your vehicle during long-distance road trips and is a better alternative than driving your RV into town!

However, if you are a first-time user of the tow dolly, its sizing and width can be a little intimidating. After all, it’s essentially an extension of your RV. So, how do you account for its size when you’re on the road? By knowing its dimensions beforehand!

Becoming familiar with your tow dolly is essential before you hit the road, and that means you’ll need to learn more about the size, width, and other critical dimensions. Once you know more about your car tow dolly size, you’ll feel more comfortable navigating the open road.

What’s the Size of a Tow Dolly?

The average size of a tow dolly is typically 102 inches wide. However, the average length varies by the tow dolly manufacturer. A dolly’s length can range from 92 inches to nearly 130 inches. The total length and width of a tow dolly can determine how simple it is to drive or store your dolly. The longer the dolly, the more caution you’ll have to take on the road, especially during sharp turns or rough terrain.

At Car Tow Dolly, the standard width of our tow dollies is 102 inches, making it easy to store under the rear of most coaches. Additionally, each dolly is 92 inches long, 80.5 inches between the fenders, and 27 inches tall to the top of the fenders. We’ve designed our tow dollies’ length, width, and height to be incredibly manageable, so it’s easier for our customers to store and take our dolly anywhere they want. We understand that tackling the open road takes plenty of time and hard work – your tow dolly should help manage that workload, instead of contributing to it.

Our galvanized disc brake tow dolly is optimized for travel and storage, thanks to its manageable size. The best part? Our car tow dolly weight is between 330-380 pounds – the lightest tow dolly on the market! It’s easier than ever to attach and store your dolly thanks to its manageable weight and dimension size.

Before hitting the road, make sure you have a tow dolly that works for you, and consider the size and weight of your dolly before purchase. At Car Tow Dolly, we make your comfort and safety our top priority when manufacturing our tow dollies.

Important Tow Dolly Features and Tips

Besides the size and dimensions of a tow dolly, there are several factors you should account for prior to hitting the open road with your dolly for the first time. For example, should you pack spare parts before you leave? What’s the safest way to drive with a tow dolly? And, last but not least, what should you do when you’re not using your tow dolly?

When you’re traveling with a tow dolly, we recommend you bring a few car tow dolly accessories for the trip. While our tow dolly is incredibly durable and capable of navigating any stretch of highway, it’s better to come prepared, especially if you plan on traveling for an extended time.

The most necessary tow dolly accessories to bring with you are:

• Spare Tire and Wheel
  • Accidents happen on the road. Rather than risk damaging your tow dolly and vehicle, bring a spare tire and wheel during your travels.
• Extra Wheel Straps
  • Wheel straps are there to keep your car securely connected to your tow dolly. However, over time these straps can fray and become worn. If you notice your strap has too much slack on the road, an extra wheel strap reinforces the security of your car.
• Safety Chains
  • Safety chains are what keep your tow dolly connected to your RV. Without these, your tow dolly and RV won’t have a secure connection.
• Adapter Plug
  • If you cannot plug the wires from your RV into your dolly, an adapter plug is a must-have for the road.

While many essential parts and accessories accompany your tow dolly, these four are your must-have traveling companions. For a complete breakdown of our tow dolly, read our helpful blog, What are the Parts of a Tow Dolly? 

Besides keeping the right tow dolly accessories on hand, there are a few tow dolly travel tips you should keep in mind before hitting the road. Because your tow dolly adds length and width to your rig, you’ll need to take extra precautions while you’re on the road. Turning, sharp inclines and uneven terrain can be challenging, but it’s nothing your tow dolly can’t handle at the right speed. 

At Car Tow Dolly, we design our tow dolly to be highly maneuverable, lightweight, and manageable in size so that you can navigate your dolly with ease. Driving with a car tow dolly for the first time can be daunting, but we do our best to ensure your safety and comfort come first.

For more steps and instructions on using your tow dolly, review the following resources before you hit the road. They’ll explain how to load, strap, and drive your dolly with the utmost safety.

• How to Load a Car on A Tow Dolly
• How to Strap Down a Car on A Tow Dolly
• How to Tow a Car Behind an RV
• How Fast Can I Drive with A Car Tow Dolly?
• The Best Place for Tow Dolly Storage

Once you become familiar with the steps, features, and size of your car tow dolly, you’ll be ready to hit the open road!

Want to learn more about our tow dolly? Watch How to use a Car Tow Dolly before you hit the open road, so you feel confident and comfortable before you travel.