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LDM


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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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Jim01


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LDM,

Almost any vehicle can be towed 4-down. You might want to check out this web site, http://www.remcotowing.com/ . They have kits that can be added to many vehicles to make it possible.

Don't know what kind of RV you have or will have, but you need to be sure your RV has the capacity to tow whatever vehicle you decide on.

Good luck with your plans, smile

Jim

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A good place to start is MoHo Magazine (aka Affinity Group's) annual guides.
http://motorhome.tl.com/dinghytowingguide

For the if'y towable vehicles or ones you simply want to make towable check w/RemcoTowing mentioned above for special solutions.

Finally, the ONLY definitive source on flat towing is ONLY the manufacturer (NOT the dealer) and it will either be in your owner's manual or in writing (or email) directly from ONLY the manufacturer. Dealers way too often speak from hearsay, forums don't know your exact engine/transmission/even serial number and are not the vehicle engineers, and there are numerous mid-year production changes that can severely impact tow-ability.

In addition, as also stated above, do not ever exceed the GCWR of the RV/towing vehicle. Here's some definitions to help you out.
http://www.rvsafety.com/custompage2736.html?pg=defintiions
Make note that the very definition of GCWR presumes the toad has a braking system.

And, by all means, contrary to any RV religion you will encounter by folks who claim a "toad" is not a "trailer," simply do the right thing and use an auxiliary braking system in that toad. Remember, the GCWR presumes that it does have aux brakes. My safety (and yours) does too.

Good luck, be safe, and have FUN....

-- Edited by RVDude on Monday 11th of May 2009 03:08:26 PM

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The Ausies


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We wanted a convertable so we bought a jeep 4 door wrangler. You have a convertable and a 4x4 to explore this great country


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We tow a 2005 PT Cruiser ragtop 4 wheels down. It has a 5-speed manual tranny.


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