Dingy and/or dolly braking requirements

[DandV]

Need help. New to RVing and trying to understand the different braking requirements for dingy (4 down) and dolly towing. My question: When towing using a dolly are the surge brakes on the dolly sufficient to meet the requirements for towing or is some additional remote braking system needed like when towing a dingy? I have researched all the other pros and cons and am at the point I want to make my final decision but need to understand exactly what will be needed based on which I choose.
Thanks Dick and Vick

[oldmanAZ]

Welcome to the forum. Sorry. I don't have an answer to your question, but there are many folks here that tow a dingy. Hopefully some will be along shortly.

[JFlightRisk]

I think a lot depends on what you're towing, and with what. Years ago I towed a VW Sirocco wheels down, behind a 27' Class A gasser. No problems, but had to be REAL careful where I parked. Toad was light enough, so no external braking device was used. (Maybe I was just ignorant to it.) If your toad is heavier, then I would look into a add on vehicle braking system. They can be as pricey as a tow dolly, so the choice is up to you. It's always better to be safe. At least with a dolly, you can use it for towing other things around, also.

[Grumpy]

If the dolly rating is at or below the weight of your toad the surge brakes are more than sufficient.

[DandV]

Thanks all - I think you have given me enough information to make my choice based on weight of my toad (2008 Saturn Vue) behind 2006 30ft Jayco Greyhawk with the Triton V10. I want to make sure I'm safe but also looking to keep my cost down and it appears the dolly will be the right answer for me since I have other needs for a dolly. Look forward to learning from everyone on the forum since we obviously have much to learn. First time RVers and campers so if should be the adventure. My wife and I are both looking forward to it. DandV