Toads - RV-Dreams Community Forum

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...

Brancy · Brancy

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...

RVPAINTER · RVPAINTER

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...

offthewall · offthewall

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f85/2007-2009-jeep-wrangler-flat-towing-48825.html

TheParkers · TheParkers

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...

janni · janni

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...

Ckerr · Ckerr

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...

MickeyD · MickeyD

We are setting up an 04 Jeep Liberty to tow behind our 37' Fleetwood Diesel pusher w/air brakes. I see supplemental trailer brake systems and I am wondering if they are worth the extra cost?

Penny and Paul · Penny and Paul

We're having all the stuff installed to tow our CR-V behind our 37' MH. I've spent time boning up on the tech stuff, max speed, hours between toad starts, key in ignition, supplimental braking, etc, but what I don't know is how the toad affects turning. Does it track behind the MH, or does it cut the turn m...

janni · janni

Hi, We left home with our B+ pulling trailer with bike in trailer. I drove the tag-a-long(Colorado) Found a DP yesterday and have to decide how to travel. The mh has a 10,000# hitch so shouldn't be a problem but we need to either put the bike in the pickup box (6') somehow or get a bike lift and tow the Col...

kmsavage1 · kmsavage1

Which is the more preferred method? Separate lights in the Tail light housing, or Diodes using the Stock Tail/Stop/Turn lights?

Ckerr · Ckerr

I've searched and cannot find an answer to a question that has come up for us. We're looking at switching to a MH with a toad from our current 5th wheel. As I've been researching I keep finding references to not being able to back up the MH while towing your vehicle. I'm confused... Why wouldn't one be...

Sherry · Sherry

I've got a both a Honda Accord all set up with kayak racks and bike racks that I thought I would tow behind my 2004 Brave. But NO 4 wheel down. What's your experience with/opinion of having a dolly? Hate to buy another car and then have it outfitted to tow. Whew what an expense but IF in the long run the cons...

BlueStarVoyager · BlueStarVoyager

Driving my 31 foot Class C with our Chevy Aveo on a tow dolly from Little Bennett County park near Fredericksburg, MD to my uncles 90th BD party in Leesburg, VA, I was blindly following the GPS when it routed me to White's Ferry over the Potomac. I thought, ok, no problem, then when I got around the bend to...

Nancy and Bill · Nancy and Bill

We are avid cyclists & are looking down the road for a toad that has an internal bike rack for our bicycles and saw that the Nissan XTerra has that option. We want the toad to be 4 down as they say and it looks like an Xterra with a manual transmission would work. Would appreciate any comments or sugge...

Dogstar · Dogstar

The more research I do, the more I'm leaning towards a smallish class C and keeping my existing, much beloved Pontiac Vibe. I just can't face trading it in for a pickup. :P I love it and it's my baby and it's paid off and still newish... Is this a realistic thing to think about, or should I be looking at Class...

kevnsuz · kevnsuz

Getting ready to let go of my GMC Canyon and HD Road King toads and get a Rubicon. Just wanted some advice on the base plate for the Jeep. I'll be looking at 2005-2006 TJ models and towing with the same Blue OX towbar "adventa II?" as I did with the GMC. Blue OX recommends using a BX1120 baseplate...

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

Just being careful, is there any way to tell if a tow bar and/or toad brackets have reached the point where they are worn out and should be replaced? I have a Roadmaster Tow set up and have been careful to keep everything a s clean and lubed as possible, but recently when I took off my toad brackets after an e...

The Crumps · The Crumps

We recently purchased a Scion XB with manual transmission for a toad. It's lightweight and has lots of interior room. Has anyone had experience with this vehicle as a toad?

SplusH · SplusH

Hey everyone! This is my second post. I browsed this area, but couldn't find what I was looking for. My husband & I just made the decision to go fulltime in six years after our youngest graduates from high school. We are excited and anxious, but feel grateful to have so much time to save & plan. Ri...

Howard · Howard

I was waiting for someone to start this topic, but I couldn't wait any longer.

What are the best toads and why?

wb2raj · wb2raj

We tow a 2000 Ford Explorer 4 wheels down behind our 38 foot gas motor home. We had the Neutral Tow Package installed on the Explorer, works fine. The problem is I want to install a suplimental breaking system in the Explorer. Most sytems push on the break pedal on the toad to perform the breaking funct...

karebear · karebear

OK this is the question. We have a nice older Toyota Camry and get 35 mpg, can't tow as too heavy for our B+ mh. We plan on an 8 month trip starting in Sept this year. This RV'er is CHEAP and practical. If I buy a new Toyota Corolla for $15,000 that I can tow and it needs to be a 5-speed, I won't really like to d...

hogans1947 · hogans1947

Our '97 Honda Accord with 210,000 miles driven and another 50,000 as a toad will die someday (maybe not) so researching what we will get. I like the CR-V and my husband the Element. The storage area in the Element is certainly a plus so we're kinda leaning that way. We know we have to get one 2005 or olde...

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

I am leaving Tuesday, 3 June for a cross country trip from VA to OR with my son and his family, taking them to his new duty station. I have rented a one-way dolly from U-Haul to tow his front wheel drive car with us. I have never towed a car with a dolly before, all my experience has been towing four down. I'd...

lathan · lathan

Hi everybody, new guy here with a question: Does anyone know if a mercedes 190 with manual transmission (diesel or gas) can be towed all 4 wheels down? Thanks in advance.

brucedelta · brucedelta

As I think we are closing in on a RV the next area of study is Toads. Our current vehicles are as follows: 1) Lexus 2007 IS 250 AWD - Remco says not towable 2) Lexus 2000 RX 300 AWD - Remco says use Lube pump LP7 The question is if it is worthwhile to equip the rx300 for towing. As I understand it the Lube pump an...

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	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	2458	02:29 PM 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	2106	02:23 AM Jul 24, 2012 by Speedhitch
	Convertible (Preview) Any ideas on a convertible that you can pull with 4 down? any size or any make...	LDM	4	3691	06:30 PM 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	3138	04:22 PM Jun 18, 2012 by steved44
	Colorado 4wd auto or Cruze with manual (Preview) 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...	Brancy	3	2403	04:55 PM Apr 16, 2012 by MikeH
	Are Toads Frogs? (Preview) 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...	RVPAINTER	12	7206	02:24 AM Mar 28, 2012 by RVPAINTER
	2012 Jeep Wrangler TOAD setup (Preview) http://www.irv2.com/forums/f85/2007-2009-jeep-wrangler-flat-towing-48825.html	offthewall	0	3306	08:42 AM Dec 23, 2011 by offthewall
	Cost of toad setup (Preview) 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...	TheParkers	3	3065	06:33 AM Nov 9, 2011 by TheParkers
	Tow Bar? (Preview) 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...	janni	5	3771	02:46 PM Jul 27, 2011 by RVRon
	Chevy Avalanche (Preview) 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...	Ckerr	2	2966	07:14 PM Jun 24, 2011 by Ckerr
	Trailer or Dinghy supplemental brakes (Preview) We are setting up an 04 Jeep Liberty to tow behind our 37' Fleetwood Diesel pusher w/air brakes. I see supplemental trailer brake systems and I am wondering if they are worth the extra cost?	MickeyD	7	3319	02:17 PM Jun 23, 2011 by Delaine and Lindy
	First time toad' ing (Preview) We're having all the stuff installed to tow our CR-V behind our 37' MH. I've spent time boning up on the tech stuff, max speed, hours between toad starts, key in ignition, supplimental braking, etc, but what I don't know is how the toad affects turning. Does it track behind the MH, or does it cut the turn m...	Penny and Paul	8	5411	08:46 AM Apr 2, 2011 by bjoyce
	DP, 08 Colorado, and motorcycle (Preview) Hi, We left home with our B+ pulling trailer with bike in trailer. I drove the tag-a-long(Colorado) Found a DP yesterday and have to decide how to travel. The mh has a 10,000# hitch so shouldn't be a problem but we need to either put the bike in the pickup box (6') somehow or get a bike lift and tow the Col...	janni	3	4752	08:35 PM Oct 2, 2010 by Ckerr
	Wiring Lights for a 2008 Chevy Colorado?? (Preview) Which is the more preferred method? Separate lights in the Tail light housing, or Diodes using the Stock Tail/Stop/Turn lights?	kmsavage1	1	2050	12:01 PM Sep 26, 2010 by Luvglass
	Backing up with Toad Toads (Preview) I've searched and cannot find an answer to a question that has come up for us. We're looking at switching to a MH with a toad from our current 5th wheel. As I've been researching I keep finding references to not being able to back up the MH while towing your vehicle. I'm confused... Why wouldn't one be...	Ckerr	7	8230	11:43 AM Sep 10, 2010 by bjoyce
	4 down or dolly? (Preview) I've got a both a Honda Accord all set up with kayak racks and bike racks that I thought I would tow behind my 2004 Brave. But NO 4 wheel down. What's your experience with/opinion of having a dolly? Hate to buy another car and then have it outfitted to tow. Whew what an expense but IF in the long run the cons...	Sherry	2	3495	05:06 AM Jul 7, 2010 by jb
	Tow Dolly Nightmare (Preview) Driving my 31 foot Class C with our Chevy Aveo on a tow dolly from Little Bennett County park near Fredericksburg, MD to my uncles 90th BD party in Leesburg, VA, I was blindly following the GPS when it routed me to White's Ferry over the Potomac. I thought, ok, no problem, then when I got around the bend to...	BlueStarVoyager	0	3237	07:26 PM Jun 3, 2010 by BlueStarVoyager
	Nissan XTerra for a Toad (Preview) We are avid cyclists & are looking down the road for a toad that has an internal bike rack for our bicycles and saw that the Nissan XTerra has that option. We want the toad to be 4 down as they say and it looks like an Xterra with a manual transmission would work. Would appreciate any comments or sugge...	Nancy and Bill	2	4668	03:49 PM Mar 10, 2010 by Nancy and Bill
	Is there sort of a 'toad FAQ' anywhere? (Preview) The more research I do, the more I'm leaning towards a smallish class C and keeping my existing, much beloved Pontiac Vibe. I just can't face trading it in for a pickup. :P I love it and it's my baby and it's paid off and still newish... Is this a realistic thing to think about, or should I be looking at Class...	Dogstar	3	4349	06:29 PM Sep 25, 2009 by Dogstar
	Jeep baseplates?? (Preview) Getting ready to let go of my GMC Canyon and HD Road King toads and get a Rubicon. Just wanted some advice on the base plate for the Jeep. I'll be looking at 2005-2006 TJ models and towing with the same Blue OX towbar "adventa II?" as I did with the GMC. Blue OX recommends using a BX1120 baseplate...	kevnsuz	2	4678	05:57 AM Jul 23, 2009 by ahoweth
	Service Life of a tow bar and toad brackets? (Preview) Just being careful, is there any way to tell if a tow bar and/or toad brackets have reached the point where they are worn out and should be replaced? I have a Roadmaster Tow set up and have been careful to keep everything a s clean and lubed as possible, but recently when I took off my toad brackets after an e...	Old Snipe	4	3924	05:08 AM Jul 14, 2009 by Serengeti2001
	Scion XB as a tow vehicle (Preview) We recently purchased a Scion XB with manual transmission for a toad. It's lightweight and has lots of interior room. Has anyone had experience with this vehicle as a toad?	The Crumps	0	2772	03:40 PM Jun 21, 2009 by The Crumps
	QUESTION: This is what we want to do...is it possible? (Preview) Hey everyone! This is my second post. I browsed this area, but couldn't find what I was looking for. My husband & I just made the decision to go fulltime in six years after our youngest graduates from high school. We are excited and anxious, but feel grateful to have so much time to save & plan. Ri...	SplusH	17	14928	10:39 PM May 15, 2009 by SplusH
	Preferred Toads? (Preview) I was waiting for someone to start this topic, but I couldn't wait any longer. What are the best toads and why?	Howard	29	47382	12:23 PM Mar 25, 2009 by LDM
	AM I THE ONLY ONE........ (Preview) We tow a 2000 Ford Explorer 4 wheels down behind our 38 foot gas motor home. We had the Neutral Tow Package installed on the Explorer, works fine. The problem is I want to install a suplimental breaking system in the Explorer. Most sytems push on the break pedal on the toad to perform the breaking funct...	wb2raj	4	3895	07:52 AM Mar 4, 2009 by ahoweth
	Toad or drive seperately...HELP!! (Preview) OK this is the question. We have a nice older Toyota Camry and get 35 mpg, can't tow as too heavy for our B+ mh. We plan on an 8 month trip starting in Sept this year. This RV'er is CHEAP and practical. If I buy a new Toyota Corolla for $15,000 that I can tow and it needs to be a 5-speed, I won't really like to d...	karebear	8	6004	03:05 PM Sep 23, 2008 by thebearII
	Honda Element vs. CR-V (Preview) Our '97 Honda Accord with 210,000 miles driven and another 50,000 as a toad will die someday (maybe not) so researching what we will get. I like the CR-V and my husband the Element. The storage area in the Element is certainly a plus so we're kinda leaning that way. We know we have to get one 2005 or olde...	hogans1947	5	6084	05:53 PM Jul 13, 2008 by Roz
	Advice on using a tow dolly??? (Preview) I am leaving Tuesday, 3 June for a cross country trip from VA to OR with my son and his family, taking them to his new duty station. I have rented a one-way dolly from U-Haul to tow his front wheel drive car with us. I have never towed a car with a dolly before, all my experience has been towing four down. I'd...	Old Snipe	1	3068	02:09 PM May 30, 2008 by Roz
	mercedes 190 toad (Preview) Hi everybody, new guy here with a question: Does anyone know if a mercedes 190 with manual transmission (diesel or gas) can be towed all 4 wheels down? Thanks in advance.	lathan	2	2534	01:16 PM Apr 11, 2008 by lathan
	Cost to equip a toad? (Preview) As I think we are closing in on a RV the next area of study is Toads. Our current vehicles are as follows: 1) Lexus 2007 IS 250 AWD - Remco says not towable 2) Lexus 2000 RX 300 AWD - Remco says use Lube pump LP7 The question is if it is worthwhile to equip the rx300 for towing. As I understand it the Lube pump an...	brucedelta	2	2790	08:19 AM Jan 23, 2008 by ahoweth
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