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Forgive me if this has been answered. We just bought a new 24 foot Solera diesel . What do you suggest we purchase as a toad? We have had several trailers but this is our first motorhome. Thanks for ...
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To me its kind of a four step process, and the end result won't be the same for anyone.
First, you have to know the towing capacity of your motorhome. If it's 5000 pounds then your options are pretty wide open. Under 3500 there are still choices but that limit narrows them considerably.
Second, what kind of vehicle do you like and what fits your needs? Do you need all wheel or 4 wheel drive, and if so do you need true off-road capability? Sedan, wagon, SUV or pickup? 2 seats or 4 or more? A car that one person loves may be totally worthless to another.
Third, how do you want to tow? Four-down, dolly or trailer? Many vehicles can't be towed down, and many can. I would suggest finding one that can be towed 4 down with no or minimal modifications if you choose to go 4 down. Also, a braking system should be addressed, although due to the gross amount of misinformation about braking systems on this forum I'm not going there. Nearly any front wheel drive vehicle can be dolly towed, but the dolly adds weight to the combo and gives you an extra thing to deal with when you arrive. You can trailer anything on wheels, but you are adding even more weight and more footprint.
Fourth, you have to find a vehicle that matches your three above criteria. The internet can be a great resource, but in determining whether or not you can tow a given vehicle, get the data from the horse's mouth- the owner's manual. Good luck. :)
First, you have to know the towing capacity of your motorhome. If it's 5000 pounds then your options are pretty wide open. Under 3500 there are still choices but that limit narrows them considerably.
Second, what kind of vehicle do you like and what fits your needs? Do you need all wheel or 4 wheel drive, and if so do you need true off-road capability? Sedan, wagon, SUV or pickup? 2 seats or 4 or more? A car that one person loves may be totally worthless to another.
Third, how do you want to tow? Four-down, dolly or trailer? Many vehicles can't be towed down, and many can. I would suggest finding one that can be towed 4 down with no or minimal modifications if you choose to go 4 down. Also, a braking system should be addressed, although due to the gross amount of misinformation about braking systems on this forum I'm not going there. Nearly any front wheel drive vehicle can be dolly towed, but the dolly adds weight to the combo and gives you an extra thing to deal with when you arrive. You can trailer anything on wheels, but you are adding even more weight and more footprint.
Fourth, you have to find a vehicle that matches your three above criteria. The internet can be a great resource, but in determining whether or not you can tow a given vehicle, get the data from the horse's mouth- the owner's manual. Good luck. :)
