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CRV towing question...
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So I have setup my 2008 Honda CRV to tow behind my 1998 Fleetwood Flair 26' MH. I followed the owner's manual on running it thru all the gears ( automatic), then put it in Drive for 5 seconds, then into neutral for 3 minutes then shut off the engine, My question is, if I stop for gas, or stop at a rest area do I ha...
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rgrrmg
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Our New smart car
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We got a smart to load behind the truck cab.....until we get the new truck Danielle will play "Linda" and drive behind. It is a 2012 Passion coupe. Pictures are here. We are keeping the Jeep for now, and leaving it out West. That is where it is in it's element!
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Jack Mayer
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finally got a honda cvr
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My wife and I finally got our 2005 Honda Cvr with 5 sp, from what I been reading they are suppose to great towing behind MH's. I just put on a Roadmaster towing set up( base plate and tow bar)and magnetic lites and Protect a Tow for the CRV. I'm pulling it behind our class c 29ft coachmen,need to do a test driv...
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Rock Guard
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We are finally going to get our tow bar and brake system. We are installing it on our Newmar coach and a 2006 Honda CRV. The question I have is about the rock guard. Do we really need one? If we do any recommendations to either the vertical or horizontal one would be great. They quoted us on ones called The G...
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Oregonhiker
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Dinghy Towing Help – 2011 Honda CRV
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Hello all! The wife and I are getting set up for full-time RV life starting this month. I would love to tap into the wisdom of you seasoned RV’ers to confirm that our current set up is not missing anything (as you may remember, as a beginner it can be tough to be sure you have all you need to travel safely). ...
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Towing stuff
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We've gotten to the point where I need to buy and install the equipment to tow our 2012 Jeep Liberty behind our Foretravel. After doing some research, it looks like I'm down to Blue Ox or Roadmaster equipment. Each one has a dealer about an hour away, but in opposite directions. Camping World sells the R...
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kb0zke
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Nissan Xterra
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Does anyone have any experience in towing a Nissan Xterra with a Class A rig? I know it's a bit heavy but it's paid for and gonna be the toad...I'm still learnin'.. 
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rs blues
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Question on cargo trailer hook up
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I am getting rid of my scooter lift on the rear of the motorhome and going to haul a little cargo trailer instead. How do I back up and hook up being a solo. Do I require a camera or is their another way? The trailer will be a little cargomate 5x8 and weighs 56o lbs but I can't drag that around. Thanks for any...
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sologal
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Using what I have for a toad
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I have been shopping for an RV and know that on a limited budget I will have to tow the vehicle I have. Just wanted some feedback on how this car, a Honda 2008 CRV 4wd will do for towing. Thanks again for any and all advice. Roger
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rgrrmg
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Question about towing a motorcycle trailer
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Since we have decided to go fulltime, I've been looking for options regarding wich motorhome to buy that would fit our neeeds. For a long time I thaught It would be a Canyon Star 3920 from Newmar, because of the rear garage capacity. Because of the fact that we are going to travel with our two motorcy...
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French Bikers
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towing miata
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We would like to get comments/advise from anyone who has towed a miata.
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JMW
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FIAT 500
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Anyone using a FIAT 500 as a toad? That's the other car on our short list for toads.
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kb0zke
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Suggestions for a used car to tow behind a Class C? 4 on the ground?
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Suggestions for a used car to tow behind a Class C? 4 on the ground?
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Missy
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Questions for a new tow setup.
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Hello everyone, We are getting ready to purchase a new towbar and braking system. I have talked to a few people and got qoutes from a few shops and am trying to figure out what others thoughts were. We are currently interested in a Roadmaster Sterling towbar and a SMI Stay and Play Duo. With the towbar I...
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Oregonhiker
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Safety Chains
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Does anyone know what laws the different states have dealing with safety chains between a tow dolly and the vehicle towed on the dolly ? I know the vehicle has to be fastened down with tie down straps but are safety chains required as an additional safety measure ? Thanks....Alan
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hpykmpr47
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Towing A Toyota Tundra
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I am about to purchase an MCI detroit diesel bus conversion and need to tow my 2003 Toyota Tundra 4 wheel drive truck. I want to flat tow it. Any suggestions out there as to the best way to do this? Thanks.
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RJB
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Looking for a Ford toad
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We have a 2003 Mountaineer, but the cost of setting it up for a toad is more than we want to spend on this vehical. So we are looking for something else in the Ford family. Does anyone here have experiance with the Ford Edge? Wayne
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injunear
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TOWING 2012 FORD ESCAPE
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Does anyone have experience with this? We purchased ours in November 2011 right after getting our 2000 Tradewinds MH.....my husband thought he researched the tow issue fully and liked the Escape as it would be his everyday car too. Now, Motorcoach magazine has come up with the news that this car ma...
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Car hauler vs towed vehicle
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I was hoping to get some advice on the pros and/or cons of using a car hauler versus flat towing. I am planning on full-timing soon and can't decide on how best to take it all with me... even though I know I can't, or shouldn't.
Here is the background:
1) I have an 04 Mercedes E320, automatic, rear wheel d...
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Single Wheel Trailer System for a Motorcycle Behind a Fifth Wheel
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We are still in the research phase, looking around and deciding what we can comfortably live in and bring a Harley Fat Boy. Though we like the regular fifth wheel floor plans better for full-time living, we've stuck mainly to looking at toyhaulers thinking this was our only option. While looking aro...
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Take the Jeep or Prius?
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OK,, we are fulltime but not on the road until Nov. or Dec. We are debating about which car to take as a toad. We have a 2012 jeep wrangler unlimited, lifted with 35" tires (at $350 each) and aftermarket bumpers and winch along with added under armor and rock rails. A fun thing to drive and all ready to...
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Looking for a Forum Member
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Has anyone out there seen or heard from the RV Dude? He always had great insight on this forum. If anyone knows where he can be reached please let us know.
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Speedhitch
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Convertible
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Any ideas on a convertible that you can pull with 4 down? any size or any make...
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Motorhome Toad Question
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Another question for you class A owners. I just recently got everything setup for my toad, towbar, braking system, lighting etc to tow 4 down. I went out for a drive in my MH pulling the CRV. and if not for the rear camera I wouldn't know it was behind me. I feel like I'm driving a train all 60 feet of it! Now f...
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Colorado 4wd auto or Cruze with manual
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We are looking to buy a vehicle to tow behind a 40 ft diesel pusher which we are currently shopping for. These look to be the easiest to tow with all wheels on the ground. They do not indicate any upper speed limit when towing or any fuses that need to be pulled. Any input would be appreciated. We closed on ou...
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Are Toads Frogs?
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Hi - I of course am just kidding - but wanted this to grab some eyes. Lots of you folks tow a toad behing your Class A or Class C. I've been looking on line for some help but------ FWD - 4WD - rear wheel drive - car - suv - pickup truck --- Oh C**P! It is soooooooooooo confusing!! How about letting some o...
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2012 Jeep Wrangler TOAD setup
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Im trading in my 2008 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited for a 2012 Rubicon Unlimited. I've presently got a Blue Ox baseplate, Cool Tech wiring harness and SMI Stay in Play Duo brake sytstem that I installed myself. http://www.irv2.com/forums/f85/2007-2009-jeep-wrangler-flat-towing-48825.html I'...
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Cost of toad setup
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We've got a Chevy Trailblazer that is rear wheel drive. We have to keep it because it's about paid for. Has to be either dollied rear wheels up - or modified for flat towing. I don't want to go the full car trailer route, and I've read that rear wheels up is a dangerous way to tow. We'll be towing with a '9...
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TheParkers
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Tow Bar?
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Done driving the tag a long! The information on the net is soo overwhelming. We will tow a CRV and wondering what you have or would change if you had to buy again. We do a lot of our own maintenance and wondering if this is something we can do ourselves? After sifting through all that info I am thinking...
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janni
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Chevy Avalanche
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We're working out lots of transitions right now... Transitioning to fulltime rv living, transitioning from 5th wheel toy hauler to diesel pusher and maybe from a motorcycle to a trike. We're trying to figure out how to make all the moving pieces fit. If we were going to stick with the motorcycle ou...
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