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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-06-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,711
Posted By Jim Bennett
Some that build their own dollies just use a...

Some that build their own dollies just use a simple switch tied in to the trailer brakes and battery, then switch it on when they stop on an incline. Of course, using some kind of relay that...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-06-2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,711
Posted By Jim Bennett
I think a video like that would be great, to show...

I think a video like that would be great, to show other husbands that we are not alone. ;D
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-06-2017, 09:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,711
Posted By Jim Bennett
That looks great. Plenty strong. It should...

That looks great. Plenty strong. It should certainly do the trick. I would consider using 1/4" pins to connect both ends of the angle pieces to make it easier to store.

Looking forward to seeing...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-06-2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,711
Posted By Jim Bennett
That was easy, I had it bookmarked. A picture...

That was easy, I had it bookmarked. A picture (video) is worth a thousand words.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dJjPry-Ko4
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-06-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,711
Posted By Jim Bennett
I agree this design dolly is not optimal, but you...

I agree this design dolly is not optimal, but you could do this with the setup I described. All the ball is, is a connection point. It does not swivel at all.

After believing I was thinking...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-06-2017, 07:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,711
Posted By Jim Bennett
It is on his blog, and I attached a photo above....

It is on his blog, and I attached a photo above. The A frame would go back to the dolly from the lower frame corners, not to the king pin.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-06-2017, 07:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,711
Posted By Jim Bennett
Do you mean like Chris R's solution? Though with...

Do you mean like Chris R's solution? Though with an A frame back to a post to the king pin, that would make the point under it very solid, just not as simple.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-06-2017, 07:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,711
Posted By Jim Bennett
I would just weld/bolt a 2 5/16" ball on top...

I would just weld/bolt a 2 5/16" ball on top having an Anderson Ultimate, but with a regular hitch, I imagine it would be easy to do something like a cup that holds the pin. No need to lock anything...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-06-2017, 07:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,711
Posted By Jim Bennett
I have looked at Power Movers on the off chance I...

I have looked at Power Movers on the off chance I may need one.

If you stabilize the dolly that the OP picked up with a solid vertical connection, with an A frame from it to the corners of the...
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