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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jplante4 wrote:
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.
I might add....that towing is probably MH specific. My overhang is where the Jeep is hooked and the rear end swings around as you turn. If you square your corner a bit with the toad the back end will then swing that sucker around the curb. If you cut your corners you will drag your toad over a curb.
A 28ft Class C with a toad seems like a great combo. If I can get my 40 ft MH in most places, your 28 footer should be good. I will add that 50% of the time I do not have my toad. Just towed my Jeep into the mountains and I certainly noticed the MPG difference and the added weight. Don't forget, you cannot back up with a four down toad.
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