Building a Tow Dolly

[kirk86CJ]

Anyone know any tips on building a tow dolly. I have an old trailer axle, and think I could build one quite inexpensively. I want to flat tow my jeep behind a 5th wheel, but am nervous about braking something, and not being able to get it home. With a tow dolly, I could back it on, or pull it one forward - I could have and axle problem, but still get it home.
Do any of them have brakes?
I assume you want tounge weight, how much?
Suggestions? Ideas?

Thanks
Kirk

 

[Badger]

every tow dolly i have seen pivots right to left to allow cornering.so don't forget to add that to the equation

 

[rollover]

The best built I seen is used by Ryder. Its heavy and turns in the mid area to allow for your tight turns. How ever they only carry the narrow one (mid size cars). If making one for your jeep make sure it wide enough for a full size truck. I have towed with a Demco tow dolly for years its the same one Ryder uses.