Waffles, Toads, Tadpoles and 7k miles

I'm just going 45 minutes down the road to spend an extra long weekend and the toad will be going. (If I forgot anything I can always run home and get it:B)

Chris

That is a long trip to be without a toad. I would definitely take the toad. I would not want to be stuck without the ability to go shopping, see the sights, etc.

Bring your tow car

Update. We took the toad with us. Very happy I did. We're over a month into our two month roadtrip.

Toad or ...........toad and the scooters in a hitch carrier on the toad.

Sounds like you made the choice we do. We tow a Jeep Wrangler. We didn't once.....ONCE. Just a short three day trip to Gatlinburg. DW says, they have a trolley. Everywhere we want to go, we can go on the trolley. That lasted ONE trip and then the DW realized she didn't like being hostage to the trolley schedule. Often the Jeep never gets used, but it is there if we need it. The difference in gasw mileage towing vs. not, is negligable. I like knowing I have the insurance policy back there.

Even though it appears you have made the "right" decision (grin) I would just be the added voice in your head for taking the toad. Anything else will cause you heartache on such a long trip.

I would bring the towed.. After all that's a lot of "House" to drive when you need to go to the store.. On my gasser I have not noticed reduced maneuverability when towing the tire tracks of the towed are always within the tracks of the motor home, This might not be true for a DP.. or for very very shap turns.. but on those turns you are normally in a Campground so you can drop and have your travel companion/co-pilot drive the towed. Only once have I ever had to have my co-pilot drive the towed (new towed, no tow base plate yet) sadly.. that is why I'm now solo (Shoe lost control).

Think about this.. The MPG difference when towing, can be as low as zero (Was with my first towed, alas the new towed which is 1500 pounds lighter, does affect MPG, it's a wind spoiler thing) But think about the MPG difference between the Motor home bob-tail and the towed when you go out to see an attraction or get a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk. BIG difference.

Purely from a safety point I wouldn't put my young children on a scooter. That's just an accident waiting to happen. Cars just simply do not see motorcycles on the road, let alone a scooter. Just ask any biker.

I'd go with the Toad. So even in inclement weather you can still get out and see the sights. :C

Ok friends, it seems that there is a consensus on option 1. Thanks to all for reality checking me. I guess the toad is gonna go with us.