Dave if you go the tow b ar route and you like Blue OX, sometimes they have really good deals on trade in's. I got mine for a really good price, at the RV Super R/V show in Tampa. I've never used it yet but I may in the future if $usan can ever decide on what type car wshe wants me to pull around. She's (me) is leaning towards a PT Cruiser and when that time comes, I just have to order the car brackets to go with the hitch I already have.Like I said, it might be worth it to check them out and if I'm not mistaken, they offer these trade in units on their web site, or at least they used to!Ace
This might sound stupid BUT -- rather than trying to back up with your towed --- Start the towd and PULL the bus back!! Works every time!JimH
Hey there Jeff Gordon fan, when you coming south?Acewho are you talking to Ace?
If the Matrix requires a trans pump...a dolly is the only way to go. A dolly works fine. You'll want a matching spare if it doesn't come with one. I wouldn't care to depend on a trans pump...they may be great...but looks like a potential major failure about to happen. I used a dolly to pull a VW Vanagon from Dayton, Ohio, to Charlotte at 70 plus MPH without any problems at all. Dollys work.A dolly can be backed up, sometimes for a right good distance...until it starts to jack. Backing is contraindicated by the manufacturer, but it can be done. Have someone watch it. Once the toad starts to "change lanes" that's as far as you can go. A good rearview monitor would be useful in this situation. Unlike a 4 wheeled cart, they cannot be steered. Best, JR