Any thoughts on Kar Kaddy?

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Ray,

There are a bunch of folks using those dollies. They are a great idea for having the ability to tow numerous types of cars since the car requires no preparation.

But if you will tow just one car all the time, there is nothing more convenient than towing four wheels down. I can tell you that the Honda is unlikely to affect your braking regardless of whether you have supplemental braking or not, so you can ignore that cost.

As far as the installation cost of the kit, I suggest you limit it to just the mounting brackets you need and take Mike's advice and add the magnetic mount lights. It is not pretty, but very functional and apparently cheaper than what folks are trying to charge you for prepping the car.

[MangoMike]

Ray,

Just my proverbial 2¢, but the Dolly is just one more item you have to store and deal with at the campsite. Plus, frankly, it just looks cooler towing 4 down. (Unless of course your part of the Fast Roger I have a new car every week club).

MM

[Ray Davis]

Thanks for the comments guys. I agree that the dollies are probably a pain in the backside.

Ran across this during my searching, http://www.readybrake.com/

Now this is kinda interesting. I can't decide whether it's just elegantly simple (and cost effective), or it's too simple to be useful. You can get a brand new towbar and braking system for about $700!

I've never heard of this unit before today.

Ray

[MangoMike]

Ray,

The braking system looks LewSimple. Plus you can use it with Roadmaster and Blue Ox brackets.

Mike

[rfoster]

Ray: Opinions are like - well plentiful. My recommendation would be to pass on the dolly and tow your car four down. With a dolly -you have to deal with it at the campground as Mango as suggested, plus deal with it when you get home. Either in the yard, and mow around it every week , or take up storage some place, or it gets stolen. Just something else to get your attention.

You can't back up with it - not all cars, trucks, suvs with fit it unless you purchase a Heavy Duty, which you don't always need. You will need a spare tire and wheel for it (at least another $100.00) You will probably need a Jack for it (add for that two) You'll need a couple of good padlocks to loose the keys for when you need them, as well as an extra set of straps in case one brakes, tears, or goes missing.
Plus I bought a new one and after about 5000 miles I had a tire to desenagrate (sp) busted the plastic fender, destroyed the front (yes front) and rear light, wiring harness and damaged a nice 3 series BMW. So I don't tow as much with it as I used too. - unless I am towing a well used light auto. I purchased the blue ox Aventia and brackets for a Yukon / Tahoe (no brakes yet)but plan to get some before SF. But that's my take and that is why they make chocolate and vanilla.