Tow dolly

A tow dolly has two wheels and a platform or straps for one axle. You supply the tow vehicle, the fuel, the nights, and the driving. The other axle of the shipped car stays on the pavement. That is why the car's drivetrain matters. Towing the wrong axle, or towing an all-wheel-drive car without the step its maker requires, can damage the drivetrain. The steps are in the vehicle manual and in the rental contract. This page will not guess which end comes off the ground.

What you are comparing#

Compare the rental, the miles, the hotels, and the risk of driving against a quote to hire a carrier. Those are different jobs. A carrier's bill of lading and cargo terms do not apply to a dolly you pull yourself. Your own auto policy may not cover the towed car. Ask your insurer before you leave.

How it differs from a car trailer or a carrier#

A full car trailer carries all four wheels off the road. A carrier is a company you hire so you do not drive the load. RideShipper does not rent dollies and does not insure a trip you drive.