Waffles, Toads, Tadpoles and 7k miles

rk911 wrote:

RedJeep wrote:
Here I sit at Nehalem State park in Oregon. Towed my Land Rover for the first time over the coastal mountain range. V10 did fine hauling my almost 5k pound toad.

What I'm waffling on is we're planning a 7k mile trip this summer. Wife and 9 year old twins. Heading cross country. Lots of driving.

Option 1. Bring the toad. Makes the long part of the drive less convenient due to reduced maneuverability. But makes the long stops more convenient.

Option 2. Bring two small gas scooters. I take a kid. Wife takes a kid. Convenient for short excursions. I call this the tadpole option. I have a hitch mount motorcycle rack. I haul two dirt bikes all the time so I'm very familiar with the setup.

Option 3. No toad, no scooters, just bicycles. Benefit is that motorhome is super maneuverable. Downside is obvious.

Your thoughts are appreciated.

you've only towed once. your maneuverability is not all that hampered. sure, you have to be a bit more careful at fuel stops but it's very ez to do. take the toad.