Towing a vehilcle

I tow a Suzuki Samurai. 4WD 2200# four down to tow with no alterations and fun to drive. Tracker and Sidekick are newer versions.

See sig. for what I like...

bodyguard wrote:
We would like to tow a vehicle without having to use a trailer. Which vehicle is best?

Bodyguard, you have to give us a little more information. What are your intentions with the tow vehicle and your needs?

We don't go off road but I like AWD. I like the height of a small SUV just in case I have to straddle a gator (rubber tire) in the road and I don't want it to get caught under a low profile tow vehicle.

We are on our second Honda CR-V... had an '07 and now '13. We wanted the navigation system in both because once we are at our destination, it is a major tool to find places/addresses while touring.

CR-V's are light (3,400 lbs.), seat five, have plenty of storage and get 22 city, 30 hwy. It's a well rounded 'do-it-all' vehicle. Ours is AWD but it's more of a passive system, not like a Jeep. If the front wheels lose traction, the rear wheels kick in.

There are a lot of good tow vehicles and there is one waiting just for you!

MM.

Boy, there are some Jeep haters here.

Mileage is not everything. If you are driving a MH I would say the mileage is not a big concern.

This works for me.

You need to pick what is best for you.

John&Joey wrote:
Jeeps are gas guzzlers, hard enough getting 5-9mpg with the MH.

Honda and Saturn would be my first choices with Honda taking the first place. Saturn is out of business, but they are light and tow well.

I get 20 mpg with my V6 Liberty Jeep. Lots of cars nowadays dont get that...PLUS I have the 4wheel drive feature

Jeeps are gas guzzlers, hard enough getting 5-9mpg with the MH.

Honda and Saturn would be my first choices with Honda taking the first place. Saturn is out of business, but they are light and tow well.

We are real happy with our manual shift Subaru Forester. Not an off road vehicle but has 4 wheel drive and comfort.
Good luck and safe travels!

We use an HHR. Well equipped for options for about $20,000. Has OnStar if pay by month. Very good for weak signal areas. Great for NFS campgrounds in emergency. I had flat tire on MH saved a trip to town for cell signal. Car is easy to get into and out of. HHR means high head room.

bodyguard wrote:
We would like to tow a vehicle without having to use a trailer. Which vehicle is best?

Don't think there is a BEST vehicle for everyone.
You can get some ideas here.

http://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/what-cars-can-be-flat-towed-behind-an-rv.html

I tow a 2012 Ford Explorer. Has lots of room for DW and dogs when we stay in winter months. The jeep wrangler is nice but too small and bounces a lot on Freeways! Some people tow Lincoln's and Caddy's. You have to decide what's best for you. IMHO!