tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post7441456791520030802..comments2023-07-27T00:30:28.566-07:00Comments on RV SHRINK, Common Sense Peddler: Tow II packtoterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904292209126449778noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-72774016150583477572013-05-22T07:25:39.602-07:002013-05-22T07:25:39.602-07:00We planned on towing our daily driver when we got ...We planned on towing our daily driver when we got our Class A. Unfortunately it weighs 4800 pounds, putting over the hitch limit on a dolly. It's too old to warrant spending the $3000 + that 4-down mods would cost. Still thinking!<br /><br />Before we bought our Class A, we looked at a few 31' Class C's. They all had very long rear overhangs (close to 50% of the overall length). What effect on towing would the large tail-swing sideways movement have on the toad and on the rather flimsy rear add-on chassis structure?Frank Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-72047184261278112192013-05-12T18:46:46.843-07:002013-05-12T18:46:46.843-07:00Being a Canadian, "small is beautifull"....Being a Canadian, "small is beautifull". I am single but could easily be in with relation in a 24 feet class B motorhome (2010 Sprinter Four Wind Ventura), unless the necessity to make bed apart(?) My last trip brought me in downtown of Dallas, Austin, Houston, Corpus Christi, Lafayette, Nashville, Memphis and even on Bourbon street in N. Orleans without the need of a toad. A total of 6200 miles in 31 days with a cost of 1050$ of diesel...and 0 $ of campground. Average of 20,9 M/USG. Just an another way to see the economics vs the need to have separated bedrooms!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-50207284252155683132013-05-12T16:32:39.386-07:002013-05-12T16:32:39.386-07:00I've been pulling a 2002 CRV behind my motorho...I've been pulling a 2002 CRV behind my motorhome for over 10 years. 1st with a '98 Bounder and now with an '09 Bounder. Hook up with the same Blue Ox towbar in a couple of minutes. If I didn't have a tow vehicle, I wouldn't go out RVing, it means that much to both my wife and I. Great Motorhome to use as a base, CRV to visit all the great places. Can't beat it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-2748135595824255682013-05-11T13:11:48.204-07:002013-05-11T13:11:48.204-07:00There is a middle way: Haul a motorscooter or cyc...There is a middle way: Haul a motorscooter or cycle. We haul an electric cycle on a single wheel trailer. (www.smarttrailers.com) This attaches by two points to the RV, and the wheel swivels like a grocery cart, so the trailer is more like a rack with self-supporting wheel. You can back up without it jack knifing. (Smaller scooters under 200 pounds may be hauled on just a bumper rack, but be sure and check your rear axle weights). The scooter gives most good-weather transportation for errands, eating out etc. In wet weather, onl;y then drive the RV on errands. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-27372281266691854942013-05-11T09:49:14.972-07:002013-05-11T09:49:14.972-07:00Something seldom mentioned is the advantage of a t...Something seldom mentioned is the advantage of a toad as a bail-out vehicle. Which is to say, you always have an "escape pod" if your big house on wheels breaks down. For us, this is just one more peace-of-mind consideration while traveling, especially in the remote areas that we love.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912743503033058478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-4975519701117193742013-05-11T08:51:00.187-07:002013-05-11T08:51:00.187-07:00Agree with the floats your boat advice, to each hi...Agree with the floats your boat advice, to each his own.<br /><br />It also makes sense to look at what you want to do with an RV or trailer/5er before you buy. Like a second vehicle and overall costs.<br /><br />Rather than realizing you don't want to tow a toad after the fact.Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-51356017476055215032013-05-11T08:40:38.274-07:002013-05-11T08:40:38.274-07:00We tow our jeep behind our 38 Motorhome....
and h...We tow our jeep behind our 38 Motorhome....<br /> and have the easiest tow bar available blue Ox , my husband unhooks and I put the car into gear simple....or hook up we check each others hook up to ensure its done right . we travel to pull thru camps sites and if we need to unhook we do it at the gate. register and we are set.... couldn't think of an easier way to do things. having the car enables us to sight see shop or go visiting. Love traveling this way. lindie01https://www.blogger.com/profile/16875023421328574936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-33439638615750742102013-05-11T07:20:57.817-07:002013-05-11T07:20:57.817-07:00After a trip of two months to Alaska we dedided on...After a trip of two months to Alaska we dedided on a toad. I purchased a Honda CRV which we pull most of the time now. We have found that we can set up for a few days with the RV and use the toad. I also figure on average MPG and pulling the toad always put us ahead. Only time we were crammed for space was in Yellowstone for ten days but we worked it out.<br />We average about 10,000 miles a yearon our RV and love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-25911809236715847492013-05-11T06:50:23.441-07:002013-05-11T06:50:23.441-07:00Hello,
My wife and I will be new full timers. My p...Hello,<br />My wife and I will be new full timers. My personal greatest concern is expense. And so I am looking into boondocking at some of these places where there is no fee but, also no organized structure. I know "stuff" happens but, what's the word on the safety of doing this type camping and any tips. For example, we have Ocala Natl Forest here in FL and sometimes the "stuff" hits the fan: it attracts some bad elements sometimes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05657214628687986285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-55464303205500586562013-05-11T04:37:39.095-07:002013-05-11T04:37:39.095-07:00I've owned two motor homes, a class C and a cl...I've owned two motor homes, a class C and a class A, traveled almost 60,000 miles, and always had a toad. For the convenience alone I wouldn't do it any other way. It's not a problem if you have the right equipment and plan ahead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com