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ricklin · 11-07-2021, 10:11 AM

I have a Mastertow 2 wheel dolly. Bought new in 06, I'll echo others, they are a PITA to store.
My Friendship is a 4 bag Freightliner with the Caterpillar 330 HP. I went with Surge brakes for simplicity. Just right power and gearing wise, I routinely see 9+ MPG. I would not take a more powerful engine for free. I'm not the slowest pulling grades, and enjoy excellent efficiency.

No real issues over about ten years, lots of mountain grades running up and down the West coast.

My TOAD was fairly heavy to boot, 2010 Prius.

Backing up? Uhh no, maybe a few feet in a straight line, very slowly and carefully.
That is the "other thing" the reverse button is verbotten with a TOAD.

Most efficient storage? Remove car (important) drop the tongue on the ground and back up till the rear bumper nearly touches the fenders of the dolly.
Do slice up some wood to use for ramps getting on and off the dolly. they can be stored in the TOAD when on the dolly. The angle getting off and on can clip the bottom of the front bumper.
I'm putting my Friendship up for sale, I'll include the dolly in the deal.

11-07-2021, 10:11 AM	#9
ricklin New Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 25	Mastertow I have a Mastertow 2 wheel dolly. Bought new in 06, I'll echo others, they are a PITA to store. My Friendship is a 4 bag Freightliner with the Caterpillar 330 HP. I went with Surge brakes for simplicity. Just right power and gearing wise, I routinely see 9+ MPG. I would not take a more powerful engine for free. I'm not the slowest pulling grades, and enjoy excellent efficiency. No real issues over about ten years, lots of mountain grades running up and down the West coast. My TOAD was fairly heavy to boot, 2010 Prius. Backing up? Uhh no, maybe a few feet in a straight line, very slowly and carefully. That is the "other thing" the reverse button is verbotten with a TOAD. Most efficient storage? Remove car (important) drop the tongue on the ground and back up till the rear bumper nearly touches the fenders of the dolly. Do slice up some wood to use for ramps getting on and off the dolly. they can be stored in the TOAD when on the dolly. The angle getting off and on can clip the bottom of the front bumper. I'm putting my Friendship up for sale, I'll include the dolly in the deal.