Flat tow Jeep Wrangler or Dolly Tow a Mini?
Rig is a 2017 Jayco Greyhawk with the usual E450 chassis and Ford V10 engine. Hitch is 7500-pounds and 750-pound tongue weight. Relatively new to this RV stuff, but not unfamiliar with towing. Love th...
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What do you wan to use the vehicle for predominantly?
For exploring off-road or far back-road places, the Jeep is clearly better. For quick trips into town or down the highway to some destination, the Mini would be more comfortable and economical.
Flat towing is generally more convenient than using a dolly. A dolly does allow for a broader range of vehicles: any front wheel drive vehicle can be safely towed with a dolly (provided, of course, it physically fits on it).
If it were me, I would first try without any toad and see how it goes before spending the money to buy a vehicle and appurtenances. Perhaps you've already done that and concluded that it's worth your time and money and effort; and if so, that's great. I might also think about some other vehicle possibilities: a Honda Fit, for one example, with a manual transmission can be flat towed--and the 2013 and older models with an automatic can also be flat towed, but not the newer ones with the CVT--and is a very practical little car, and surprisingly roomy inside.
For exploring off-road or far back-road places, the Jeep is clearly better. For quick trips into town or down the highway to some destination, the Mini would be more comfortable and economical.
Flat towing is generally more convenient than using a dolly. A dolly does allow for a broader range of vehicles: any front wheel drive vehicle can be safely towed with a dolly (provided, of course, it physically fits on it).
If it were me, I would first try without any toad and see how it goes before spending the money to buy a vehicle and appurtenances. Perhaps you've already done that and concluded that it's worth your time and money and effort; and if so, that's great. I might also think about some other vehicle possibilities: a Honda Fit, for one example, with a manual transmission can be flat towed--and the 2013 and older models with an automatic can also be flat towed, but not the newer ones with the CVT--and is a very practical little car, and surprisingly roomy inside.
