How useful is a Toad?

We never flat towed anything behind out TC/Truck until a couple of years ago when we drove from Alabama to Silverton, Co for some offroad jeeping. It worked out great, but I had underestimated the impact of not being able to back up with the toad. Previously we had also hauled the jeep on a car hauler trailer. Anyway, flat towing worked out so well that we plan on do a lot more of that, even when will just be using the jeep on developed roads.

bradw

work2much wrote:
Wharfcat, here is a thread I started back on truck camper forum regarding setting up a hitch for towing behind a TC. It is different than a motorhome due to the need for a hitch extension in most cases. I don't think you will get much TC specific help here. Feel free to bump it with any new questions. Hopefully it won't migrate as well.

Hope this helps.
click here

Thanks the pics help a lot. I have decided to wait after my summer trip to Alaska to see if I really want to set up the Honda to tow. I'll be moving often so it doesn't make much sense to do it now. I like the Ready Brute for the the simplicity. I'll be closely looking at every flat tow set up I can find from now on though. I've towed lots of trailers but this is a whole new thing. Looks like it would be nice not to have to unload the camper if I'm staying in one place for a while but kind of a hassle not to be able to park in a regular parking space.

Wharfcat wrote:
I like the Ready Brute for the the simplicity.

That's what we are using and for the same reason. I'm very happy with the ready brute.

bradw

At this point, wouldn’t you be better off with a motorhome?
Putting a Stable-Lift on a camper makes it so ridiculously easy to load and unload you don’t need to drag another vehicle. You literally press the buttons and drive out. (And pull the electric plug).
However, if I were to drag a toad, I’d use my car trailer. Then I could back up, and carry extra stuff if I wanted. And zero wear or mods on whatever vehicle.

We don't go anywhere without our toad. We learned fast the adventure is partially in the exploration of new town and seeing the sites. Makes it hard to do without easy access to a car.

I was at Yellowstone last summer and saw people using their Class C's to sight see . That didn't look too appealing. I'm the size of a small Class C but at least I can unload like I've always done. I've never had a campground tell me I couldn't unload but I'm sure some prohibit it. I either camped at my usual campgrounds or on the beach. This summer will be my first long distance trip with the camper.

You will have a great time in Alaska. We spent the summer a couple years ago in our TC. Can't wait to go back.

work2much wrote:
You will have a great time in Alaska. We spent the summer a couple years ago in our TC. Can't wait to go back.

I have the same feeling I did as a kid waiting for Christmas.

I drove my Solara class C 25 footer to Alaska. Really wish I had a toad. Only time it would have been a nuisance would have been the extra cost for ferry rides to Juneau.

Wharfcat wrote:
I was at Yellowstone last summer and saw people using their Class C's to sight see . That didn't look too appealing....

Not the first time it comes to personal preferences and desire.
We are good hikers and have no problem to cover 6 miles any time, anywhere.
So when I drove 40' conversion, I never had a need for toad.
I did carry in bus basement a Honda trail bike in Mexico, so I could drive it on the beach roads to see if 16 tons beast can make it there, but when time come to take whole family to nearest city for dinner, I had no problem to drive the bus there.
Fact is that fuel at the time was 99 cents, so we did not worry about that.