Downsides of Towing? Newbie concerns
We are considering towing for the first time. We have RVed for 14 years in a Class C, 27' and now about 29 feet, and never had a toad. It's worked fine for us given our previous style of travel, where...
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Get a rear view camera to keep an eye on things. Tie a piece of white cloth to the top of the steering wheel so you can see in the camera that the steering wheel is centered.
As far as oops goes, the toad will follow the track of the rear wheels, so if the rear wheels run over something, it's likely the Jeep will as well.
Avoid things in the road (2X4s, alligators etc) like the plague. It will get kicked up and whack you windshield on the Jeep.
Ease of hookup is directly proportional to how much you pay for the tow bar.
Push comes to shove - unhook. Don't forget to put the Jeep in gear or set the brake before you pull the pins on the tow bar. If the pins seem stuck, check the toad brake.
As far as oops goes, the toad will follow the track of the rear wheels, so if the rear wheels run over something, it's likely the Jeep will as well.
Avoid things in the road (2X4s, alligators etc) like the plague. It will get kicked up and whack you windshield on the Jeep.
Ease of hookup is directly proportional to how much you pay for the tow bar.
Push comes to shove - unhook. Don't forget to put the Jeep in gear or set the brake before you pull the pins on the tow bar. If the pins seem stuck, check the toad brake.
