About to embark on a 2000 mile trip from VA to CO. I have two vehicles to get there and one driver (L and Stang). I want your comments on the method to get the Stang there. I will be driving the L while pulling the stang. The question, do I put the stang on a trailer or use a two wheel dolly. My route will be down 85 to 40 then across to Ok then up to 70. I am trying to dodge those mountains in Western VA and West Virginia. So, complete trailer or dolly. Oh, I have 3 in lower shackles on my 04 L. Thanks for your comments.

 

trailer, so you aren't causing any wear and tear to the mustang

 

I vote dolly because that's a 1000 less pounds you have to pull compared to a trailer. Also less tounge weight means a much easier drive. The only wear and tear are wheel bearings and tread wear on rolling not-drive tires, both minimal items. If you pull it frontwards I would disconnect the drive shaft to not spin the internals of the transmission.

Trailers typically just have a spring suspension which not that great because it's designed for generic loading. Using the dolly uses the spring and shock suspension that is part of the car and balanced to the weight of the car.

The main upside to a trailer though would be trailer brakes, but I think I've seen these on some dollies too.

 

+1 on the dolly

 

i would never put anything i own on a dolly!

 

I personally would never tow anything on a dolly.Trailer is much more secure and if anything back there gets hit, it will be the trailer first. I"ve towed a vehicle from Monterrey,CA to Tampa on a trailer and it was a piece of cake, easy to maneuver, easy to park and as I said before more secure than dolly. Good Luck whichever way you decide to go.

 

Guys, I understand your reason for doing which ever one you do, I am mainly concerned on the easiness on my L. That is a long haul and I want my L to do it without complications. The easier the better. 2000 miles.

 

it would prolly bea easier to control with a trailer..... I have never personally used a dolly, but i know trailers are easy to manuever and control.

Like what mikeyp60 said.....

 

is your truck modded/ lowered???

 

I have a dolly and would rather have a real trailer to tow with. I don't tow cars enough to buy a car trailer. One big problem with tow dolly's is trying to back up with them. Another problem is turning. The wheels on my dolly turn to help but it only helps so much. I towed my dads Suzuki and turned to far and the front wheel came off the dolly. It went forward. I had to use a 4x4 post to get it back on. With a trailer you won't have either of those problems. Read this thread. https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=248418

 

The other thing to remember is that a dolly essentially treats the towed vehicle to a debris shower equivalent to tailgating the towed vehicle for the entire trip. I've seen some pretty nasty chips, dings etc on vehicles that were pulled any real distance on a dolly. A decent trailer has a shield to protect the vehicle.

 

Stock, lowered in rear to level it off.

 

Trailer is a must!!! Thanks

 

Trailer!!!!!!!! you will be better off,