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BCK
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Sep 24, 2016

Toad hit three times

Ok folks lets hear some comment. Maybe some good ideas will help.

My ford focus towed behind my class A has been hit three times in two years. Most recently this weekend. Seems same problem all three times. Two times in bumper to bumper traffic. Seems as soon as the rv goes by, the truck drivers think they can turn in behind me. I have a rotating becon on the car, a sign on the back of the RV, and flags in the window. I drive very defensively now as I can, I pay attention especially to the left side, as the truck drivers have limited view on that side. This weekend in PA on I78 I think the tractor trailer was just sloppy driver and he was merging onto the hwy behind me and got to close and took out the right side of my car.

I have a feeling towing a taller car would be better?? SUV??

Comment?
  • I think you have had a run of bad luck. More lights or flags won't be any help.
  • If you have a rotating beacon, signs and flags on the toad and drive defensively, there probably isn't much more you can do.

    I don't think a larger toad would make a difference. If truckers or others are cutting in behind you as soon as you pass, they obviously are not looking before they make their lane change.

    Maybe an antenna type flag or some type of flag on top of the toad would be worth trying before you buy a new toad?