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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Hmmm, depends on the vehicle i guess, I know a some snow birds that flat tow vehicles from Canada to AZ every year and this is the method they use, they have had no issues. And it was suggested by the dealer when they decided not to have a circulating pump installed.
I guess different vehicles may or may not.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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I may have a problem using a dolly. My dad doesn't think it will fit on a dolly. It's an 83 s10 on Dana 60s on stock tires for towing. The owner is going to get me measurements.

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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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Even with stock tires on that rig I would not tow it with a dolly, just my op but trailer that thing.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by merc225hp
Even with stock tires on that rig I would not tow it with a dolly, just my op but trailer that thing.
Seconded.

With those tires, it is probably going to be two wide in any event.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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I have access to a flat bed car hauler but its a big trailer. It weighs 2000lbs.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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What's that little truck weigh?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2013 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Ham Bone
What's that little truck weigh?
4500lbs.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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I was talking to my uncle today who used to be in the trucking business and he said whether I tow it with my truck or a 1 ton diesel, it doesn't matter because it is still illegal without an ontario yellow safety sticker. Apparently, unless you have the yellow sticker regardless of your towing capacity, your max weight including loaded trailer cannot exceed 4500kg (9200lbs) at the scales.

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pub...es/part8.shtml

http://ontariorodders.activeboard.co...-sticker-laws/
 
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 06:31 AM
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see truck below? that dont fit on a dolly.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 08:09 AM
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Sounds like you need a Yellow Safety Sticker and you need to avoid the scales!
 
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