The 7 Best Trailer Dollies

This wiki has been updated 23 times since it was first published in July of 2018. If you've ever tried to maneuver a trailer into a tight or awkward space, you know that it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to do so with your vehicle. But with one of these tow dollies, you can safely put your boat, camper, or flatbed wherever you want it. Robust, affordable, and easy of use, our selections will meet a wide range of needs and budgets. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 23 times since it was first published in July of 2018. If you've ever tried to maneuver a trailer into a tight or awkward space, you know that it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to do so with your vehicle. But with one of these tow dollies, you can safely put your boat, camper, or flatbed wherever you want it. Robust, affordable, and easy of use, our selections will meet a wide range of needs and budgets. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Tow Tuff TMD-800C

The Tow Tuff TMD-800C (around $163) has a 40-inch handle to give you all the leverage you need to lift trailers of up to 800 pounds at the tongue. Its caster provides extra support, so you don't have to hold the weight, and it also swivels to make it easy to steer.

12-inch flat-free wheels
30-inch wheelbase
Adjustable height

2. Trailer Valet XL

Designed for trailers weighing up to 10,000 pounds, or 1,000 at the tongue, the Trailer Valet XL (about $580) is a good choice for moving large boats and campers. It even includes automatic brakes, so you don't lose control on inclined surfaces, which is an important safety feature.

Never-flat solid rubber tires
Rugged steel construction
It is heavy for one person to lift

3. Trailer Tug

The Trailer Tug (about $349) can support up to 3,500 pounds and comes equipped with three urethane rubber casters with durable alloy hubs. You can leave the trailer hitched in the garage because the wheel brake helps prevent accidental rolling when it is not in use.

Precision ball bearings
Comfortable rubber grips
Very well-balanced

4. Tow Tuff TMD

With a Tow Tuff TMD (around $384), you can move trailers that weigh up to 1,500 pounds at the tongue, which is a significantly higher weight capacity than lower-priced models. This beast comes with wide, 18-inch tires and a 36-inch wheelbase, giving you great support and stability.

Adjustable height
Two 10-inch casters
2-inch ball included

5. MaxxHaul 70225

The MaxxHaul 70225 (around $50) features 12-inch pneumatic tires and a wide wheelbase to provide stability even on unpaved ground. Its heavy-duty steel construction can stand up to substantial punishment, and it comes with a 1-7/8-inch ball, but you can switch it out for a larger one.

Powder-coated finish resists rust
Easy to assemble
Wheels affixed with only a small pin

6. Aquacart Aluminum

Despite its name, the Aquacart Aluminum (around $300) is not just for boats. Light, yet sturdy, it comes with 13-inch pneumatic tires and a 1-7/8-inch ball. Its small wheelbase makes it surprisingly maneuverable, even when moving its maximum capacity of 600 pounds of tongue weight.

Excellent corrosion resistance
Weighs just 22 pounds
Wheelbase is quite narrow

7. Tow Tuff 800

Designed to be used with an ATV, the Tow Tuff 800 (about $181) keeps the trailer away from your vehicle, which helps to avoid broken taillights and damaged fenders. Don't try to back up with this model, though, as the two pivot points make it extremely difficult.

Small turning radius
Can't be manipulated by hand
Instructions could be clearer

Last updated by Rafael Perez

Rafael Perez is a doctoral candidate in philosophy at the University of Rochester. His primary focus is the metaphysics of time and the philosophy of mind, with a particular interest in artificial intelligence and antirepresentational models of the mind. He has extensive experience as a mechanic, a construction worker, and a general repairman. This has allowed him to gather a wealth of knowledge on automobile repair, auto parts, carpentry, masonry, welding, and the tools used in those trades. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar, woodworking, and fishing.

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