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Ric and Rebecca · Ric and Rebecca

Looking for info on using my 2007 ford explorer as my toad. it is a 4x4 v8 with a curb weight of 4400lbs. we have a 2007 fleetwood bounder with the ford chassis. has the standard 5000lb. hitch on it. i am wondering if the curb weight is too close to max weight. does this engine and transmission have th...

Vstarrider1946 · Vstarrider1946

I was talking to a motor home owner here in the park where we are currently camping and he said that he had a shop connect his air brakes from his Newmar MH to his Dodge Ram pickup. He says that he doesn't need an auxiliary brake controller because hsi air brakes apply the hydraulic brakes on his toad. Has...

BJBoyer22 · BJBoyer22

Greetings, We intend to use DW's '07 CRV as our Toad; we'll be flat towing it. I have a few questions regarding the odometer. I'm sure that as long as the wheels are rolling the odometer will be incrementing. Since the engine and other systems won't be used during the period when the CRV is being towed...

BiggarView · BiggarView

Instead of towing get-a-round vehicle, what about carrying it? I know there are smart car carriers for HDT's and gargages in toyhaulers and even a few examples of toyhauler MH's. I'm thinking something akin to the flatbed they use for towing cars with. You attach it onto the back of MH and it's fol...

EggerMar · EggerMar

Hi all. We decided to trade in our fifth wheel and truck and have bought a 40' class A. Just purchased a Chevy Sonic as a toad. We are told we need to purchase a tow bar, base plate and wiring to tow it from the back of the motor home. They are recommending the Blue Ox Alpha tow bar. We are also told that a tow b...

becg · becg

We've been in our 2006 gas V10 Georgetown 36' for about 6 weeks driving mostly on flat ground (I-10 from Houston, then to Asheville, NC). I'm towing a 2 door Jeep Wrangler around 3600#. I've tried using the Tow/Haul option and everything seems OK (but the rmps seem high to me) going uphill or at least...

rgrrmg · rgrrmg

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...

Jack Mayer · Jack Mayer

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!

RH · RH

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...

Oregonhiker · Oregonhiker

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...

SnugBugs · SnugBugs

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). ...

kb0zke · kb0zke

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...

rs blues · rs blues

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'..

sologal · sologal

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...

rgrrmg · rgrrmg

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

French Bikers · French Bikers

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...

JMW · JMW

We would like to get comments/advise from anyone who has towed a miata.

kb0zke · kb0zke

Anyone using a FIAT 500 as a toad? That's the other car on our short list for toads.

Missy · Missy

Suggestions for a used car to tow behind a Class C? 4 on the ground?

Oregonhiker · Oregonhiker

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...

hpykmpr47 · hpykmpr47

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

RJB · RJB

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.

injunear · injunear

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

sallylynne · sallylynne

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...

Hobdendw · Hobdendw

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...

BratsInABox · BratsInABox

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...

Hdrider · Hdrider

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...

Looking for a Forum Member · Speedhitch

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.

LDM · LDM

Any ideas on a convertible that you can pull with 4 down? any size or any make...

Trabuco · Trabuco

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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	2007 Ford Explorer as toad (Preview) Looking for info on using my 2007 ford explorer as my toad. it is a 4x4 v8 with a curb weight of 4400lbs. we have a 2007 fleetwood bounder with the ford chassis. has the standard 5000lb. hitch on it. i am wondering if the curb weight is too close to max weight. does this engine and transmission have th...	Ric and Rebecca	0	1898	05:58 PM Aug 11, 2014 by Ric and Rebecca
	Air brakes on a toad? (Preview) I was talking to a motor home owner here in the park where we are currently camping and he said that he had a shop connect his air brakes from his Newmar MH to his Dodge Ram pickup. He says that he doesn't need an auxiliary brake controller because hsi air brakes apply the hydraulic brakes on his toad. Has...	Vstarrider1946	13	4341	10:06 AM Aug 5, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	CRV Odometer (Preview) Greetings, We intend to use DW's '07 CRV as our Toad; we'll be flat towing it. I have a few questions regarding the odometer. I'm sure that as long as the wheels are rolling the odometer will be incrementing. Since the engine and other systems won't be used during the period when the CRV is being towed...	BJBoyer22	7	4552	09:58 AM Aug 3, 2014 by WendysPhotos
	Is this a crazy idea? (Preview) Instead of towing get-a-round vehicle, what about carrying it? I know there are smart car carriers for HDT's and gargages in toyhaulers and even a few examples of toyhauler MH's. I'm thinking something akin to the flatbed they use for towing cars with. You attach it onto the back of MH and it's fol...	BiggarView	12	4390	07:34 AM Jul 18, 2014 by BiggarView
	New Toad Setup Question (Preview) Hi all. We decided to trade in our fifth wheel and truck and have bought a 40' class A. Just purchased a Chevy Sonic as a toad. We are told we need to purchase a tow bar, base plate and wiring to tow it from the back of the motor home. They are recommending the Blue Ox Alpha tow bar. We are also told that a tow b...	EggerMar	3	2280	11:03 PM Jun 28, 2014 by The Junkman
	Using the Tow/Haul option?? (Preview) We've been in our 2006 gas V10 Georgetown 36' for about 6 weeks driving mostly on flat ground (I-10 from Houston, then to Asheville, NC). I'm towing a 2 door Jeep Wrangler around 3600#. I've tried using the Tow/Haul option and everything seems OK (but the rmps seem high to me) going uphill or at least...	becg	3	2391	05:20 PM Apr 24, 2014 by becg
	CRV towing question... (Preview) 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...	rgrrmg	4	2015	08:14 PM Mar 6, 2014 by rgrrmg
	Our New smart car (Preview) 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!	Jack Mayer	29	7389	07:08 PM Feb 12, 2014 by Talensnana
	finally got a honda cvr (Preview) 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...	RH	3	1466	09:53 PM Feb 11, 2014 by RH
	Rock Guard (Preview) 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...	Oregonhiker	12	4561	10:22 PM Feb 8, 2014 by TRAILERKING
	Dinghy Towing Help – 2011 Honda CRV honda crv toad dinghy newbie (Preview) 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). ...	SnugBugs	6	4319	02:59 PM Dec 31, 2013 by SnugBugs
	Towing stuff (Preview) 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...	kb0zke	5	1967	08:53 AM Dec 7, 2013 by el Rojo and Pam
	Nissan Xterra (Preview) 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'..	rs blues	4	1167	10:01 AM Nov 7, 2013 by bjoyce
	Question on cargo trailer hook up (Preview) 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...	sologal	7	1783	07:35 AM Oct 13, 2013 by el Rojo and Pam
	Using what I have for a toad (Preview) 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	rgrrmg	3	908	08:36 AM Oct 7, 2013 by el Rojo and Pam
	Question about towing a motorcycle trailer (Preview) 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...	French Bikers	7	2930	08:23 PM Sep 25, 2013 by French Bikers
	towing miata (Preview) We would like to get comments/advise from anyone who has towed a miata.	JMW	5	1851	07:29 PM Jun 27, 2013 by kb0zke
	FIAT 500 (Preview) Anyone using a FIAT 500 as a toad? That's the other car on our short list for toads.	kb0zke	1	1717	10:30 AM Jun 26, 2013 by bjoyce
	Suggestions for a used car to tow behind a Class C? 4 on the ground? (Preview) Suggestions for a used car to tow behind a Class C? 4 on the ground?	Missy	27	5759	08:55 PM Apr 18, 2013 by Missy
	Questions for a new tow setup. (Preview) 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...	Oregonhiker	3	1258	08:45 AM Mar 18, 2013 by Oregonhiker
	Safety Chains (Preview) 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	hpykmpr47	6	1309	03:53 PM Mar 16, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	Towing A Toyota Tundra (Preview) 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.	RJB	3	1817	11:07 AM Feb 14, 2013 by RJB
	Looking for a Ford toad (Preview) 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	injunear	1	1057	01:13 PM Feb 4, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	TOWING 2012 FORD ESCAPE (Preview) 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...	sallylynne	10	5761	09:56 AM Feb 1, 2013 by JayKim-no regrets
	Car hauler vs towed vehicle (Preview) 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...	Hobdendw	10	11050	02:19 PM Dec 3, 2012 by Lucky Mike
	Single Wheel Trailer System for a Motorcycle Behind a Fifth Wheel (Preview) 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...	BratsInABox	9	8978	06:43 PM Aug 15, 2012 by Trabuco
	Take the Jeep or Prius? (Preview) 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...	Hdrider	6	1650	07:29 AM Aug 13, 2012 by Terry and Jo
	Looking for a Forum Member (Preview) 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.	Speedhitch	3	1455	07:23 PM Jul 23, 2012 by Speedhitch
	Convertible (Preview) Any ideas on a convertible that you can pull with 4 down? any size or any make...	LDM	4	2929	11:30 AM Jul 9, 2012 by StevenS
	Motorhome Toad Question (Preview) 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...	Trabuco	7	2445	09:22 AM Jun 18, 2012 by steved44
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