Patent ID: 6164897
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
An adjustable tow dolly for a vehicle comprising:an integral main frame, a pair of wheels, a wheel axle for each wheel, said main frame extended substantially the distance between said wheels, a pair of ramps mounted to and extended rearwardly from the frame, and a hitch connected to and extended centrally from the main frame in a forward direction;a formed channel extended laterally from each side into said main frame and sized to accommodate the wheel axles of said pair of wheels, said axles mountable in said channels at an inner position and an outer position whereby the wheels are spaced closer together and farther apart, respectively, said axles extended into said channel in either position to substantially the center of the main frame to substantially maximize overlap as between the channel and the axles;removable fasteners selectively fastening said axles at said inner position and said outer position; andsaid wheels pivotally mounted to the axles about a vertical pivot to allow turning of the wheels relative to the axles and main frame, and a tie rod coupling the wheels together, said tie rod comprising adjustable sections having adjustment positions and fasteners securing the sections at said adjustment positions for adjusting the length of the tie rod to match the inner and outer positions of the wheels.