best vehicle to tow
I have a Road Trek RV.What vehicle is best to tow behind my motorhome. One to drive when motorhome is park. Some say a jeep.
Forum Discussion
1. Find out what your RV is rated for towing.
2. Find a toad that is as light weight as you can find. The game is NOT what car you can find that is closest to the lbs you're RV is rated to tow. :R
You want your RV driving to be fun and not a pain pulling a heavy toad around trying to get up hills, steep grades, and putting a load on the engine of your RV, etc.
Also I would suggest you buy a car that YOU LIKE and will 'also' be of good use on a daily basis when not being towed by the RV.
I have a Chevy Tracker. They are a pretty popular choice with RV'ers because they are light weight. Mine is also a 4x4, 4-door which can seat 5 and when back seats down allowing a huge cargo area. So keep in mind how many are in your family and how well they will all fit in the toad and how much cargo space you want.
That said. Another tip is: When looking at cars do NOT listen to any salesperson if it can be towed 4 down or not. They don't know and will lie thru their teeth to make a sale. Seen it first hand.
The "owners manual" is the bible, it will tell you if the car can be towed four down. It's listed under "Recreational Towing" in the manual. So push the salesman aside and go for the glove box for the car's manual to find out before you buy it!
Good Luck finding the perfect toad.
2. Find a toad that is as light weight as you can find. The game is NOT what car you can find that is closest to the lbs you're RV is rated to tow. :R
You want your RV driving to be fun and not a pain pulling a heavy toad around trying to get up hills, steep grades, and putting a load on the engine of your RV, etc.
Also I would suggest you buy a car that YOU LIKE and will 'also' be of good use on a daily basis when not being towed by the RV.
I have a Chevy Tracker. They are a pretty popular choice with RV'ers because they are light weight. Mine is also a 4x4, 4-door which can seat 5 and when back seats down allowing a huge cargo area. So keep in mind how many are in your family and how well they will all fit in the toad and how much cargo space you want.
That said. Another tip is: When looking at cars do NOT listen to any salesperson if it can be towed 4 down or not. They don't know and will lie thru their teeth to make a sale. Seen it first hand.
The "owners manual" is the bible, it will tell you if the car can be towed four down. It's listed under "Recreational Towing" in the manual. So push the salesman aside and go for the glove box for the car's manual to find out before you buy it!
Good Luck finding the perfect toad.
