Forum Discussion
darsben
Jan 04, 2014Explorer II
Forget towing. If your husband has medical issues towing is not for you right now.
Almost all automatic transmission vehicles must have the drive wheels off the ground or drive shaft disconnected to flat tow (all four wheels on the ground).
So you would probably be best off from a towing standpoint to buy a standard shift. If your husband is in pain then the use of his leg to operate the clutch might be bothersome.
You JUST BOUGHT a motorhome. Towing presents a whole new set of challenges such as backing that you may be ill-prepared for right away.
Do not tow until he and you are both secure in your ability to handle the Motorhome.
You can find nice places to stay that do not require a car. We fulltime in Arizona for the winter and do not have a car. The grocery is less than a mile away and other shopping is within 1/2 mile. Once a month we rent a car for a week for about $125.00 and go on trips to sight see. Otherwise the RV park has everything we want
The walks might be what the doctor ordered for your husband.
Almost all automatic transmission vehicles must have the drive wheels off the ground or drive shaft disconnected to flat tow (all four wheels on the ground).
So you would probably be best off from a towing standpoint to buy a standard shift. If your husband is in pain then the use of his leg to operate the clutch might be bothersome.
You JUST BOUGHT a motorhome. Towing presents a whole new set of challenges such as backing that you may be ill-prepared for right away.
Do not tow until he and you are both secure in your ability to handle the Motorhome.
You can find nice places to stay that do not require a car. We fulltime in Arizona for the winter and do not have a car. The grocery is less than a mile away and other shopping is within 1/2 mile. Once a month we rent a car for a week for about $125.00 and go on trips to sight see. Otherwise the RV park has everything we want
The walks might be what the doctor ordered for your husband.
About RV Tips & Tricks
Looking for advice before your next adventure? Look no further.25,167 PostsLatest Activity: Oct 04, 2025