Have just done something similar to this twice in the last few months. I've been renting the "car dolly"(2 wheels on the ground, and front 2 on the dolly) from U-Haul for about $40/day. No problem except getting help to push it up onto the thing if the towed car will not start (or crank)- could use the starter to run it a short distance onto the dolly. For me ,these things are very difficult to back up with-so think ahead as you pull into someplace.You will need help getting it off the dolly/transport at your destination, (if you had to push it onto the thing to start with.)
Having not done much towing, I found out this stuff through trial and error, (much I don't want to do again!!)
. The instructions say you must tow with the front wheels in the dolly. (not the back). Go "wide' as you pull up to a gas pump etc.
Was told that "car transport"( all 4 wheels off the ground) weighs 2000 lbs, and for my van, would beat up the brakes and transmission; and be too much weight to safely pull.("tail wagging the dog syndrome"), but apparently OK with a truck.
The car dolly requires a 2inch ball and a "class 2" hitch. Tha "transport requires a "Class 3" .
Manual trans- no problem. Just make sure it is in neutral. Auto trans- book states;" 20MPH, 20 miles", or you have to drop the drive shaft.
Instructions say 45mph towing max but you can go faster without difficulty. Just remember it takes longer to stop. When initially towing, I am very "uptight and concerned" but get used to the noises and characteristics after a short while. I stop after a short distance to resecure/tighten hold downd etc. I was also concernrd that the engine parts in the rear area of the towed station wagon could pop the hatch open and cause a mishap for the cars in back, but all went well.
Hope this info from a novice helps.