New to RV- Flat tow vs. Car trailer??
First off- Brand new member here. Just picked up a 2006 Fleetwood Revolution LE for our first motorhome. We're excited to get out and start using it soon! Went with a diesel pusher so I can tow my (h...
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DutchmenSport wrote:
In my opinion, for the benefit of the vehicle, it's better on a trailer. Besides, todays automobiles will continue to roll up miles, even if the engine is not running but wheels are turning.. Also, you are right, you can take any vehicle with you on a trailer.
All modern vehicles have electronic speedometers/odometers that do not register mileage if the key is not turned on i.e.the engine running.
Only the old cable driven speedometers/odometers that are driven from the transmission record mileage when the transmission is running.
I started out with a dolly and it worked great for 6 years, as that vehicle could only be towed on a dolly and I could not see buying another vehicle to tow 4 down at the time. I also pull a 20' enclosed car trailer for my 63 GP and have never found any problem with parking the trailer at any CG I stayed at, and the tow dolly always fit on my campsite with no problem.
I now have a 04 Honda Pilot that I tow 4 down which is very easy to connect, and tow. The equipment to tow 4 down is more expensive than a tow dolly, but limits you to towing only that vehicle.
It all depends on your needs and what you want to spend, IMO.
