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GGeorge
Explorer
Jan 01, 2015

I need suggestions for a TOAD

Good morning all!.

I currently have a tow dolly and a 2008 Toyota corolla. I find the corolla is uncomfortable and the tow dolly is a pain in the rear. So I am ditching both and looking for a new toad vehicle. My problem is there are hundreds and no time to look.

So.............. here are my specs

1) must be a v6 SUV, I do not want a 4 or 8 cyc.
2) must be able to tow by itself. Light load i.e. bicycle rack with 2-4 bikes. Also, I would like to carry a double kayak on top.
3) must have 4 doors.
4) sky roof optional.

Any suggestions???

Thanks for your help

G George
  • lanerd's avatar
    lanerd
    Explorer II
    Jan 01, 2015
    sdianel wrote:

    We've been looking at Chevy Equinox but need to research more about the battery disconnect procedure.
    Older Saturn Vues are towable.
    Toyota Rav4's.


    What makes you think the Equinox requires a battery disconnect procedure???:h All it needs is the ignition in the on (not start) position, trans in neutral, and the removal of a fuse (most of us install a by-pass switch in place of the fuse).

    That's it! No need to disconnect the battery!

    And I don't believe the Rav4 (auto or manual) is 4-down towable.

    To the OP, our Terrain fits all your criteria as would the sister to the Terrain, the Equinox. If you want something a little larger, the Chevy Captiva makes an excellent toad.

    Good luck

    Ron
  • sdianel_-acct_c's avatar
    sdianel_-acct_c
    Explorer
    Jan 01, 2015
    http://www.motorhome.com/download-dinghy-guides/

    check the above Dinghy Towing Guide (toads).

    We had a Suzuki Grand Vitara and we loved it.
    We now have a 2008 Chevy Colorado pickup 4 wheel drive 4 door. Just push a button on the dash to tow. Great little pickup. Must be 4 wheel drive to tow easily.
    We've been looking at Chevy Equinox but need to research more about the battery disconnect procedure.
    Older Saturn Vues are towable.
    Toyota Rav4's.
  • mowermech's avatar
    mowermech
    Explorer
    Jan 01, 2015
    ANY vehicle that YOU like, and that can be towed four down WITHOUT ANY modifications other than the towbar and lights!
  • dahkota's avatar
    dahkota
    Explorer
    Jan 01, 2015
    Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with a hard top. Can tow 3500lbs, go off road most anywhere, and has a variety of hard top configurations possible.
  • Nutinelse2do's avatar
    Nutinelse2do
    Explorer
    Jan 01, 2015
    Suzuki Grand Vitara fits all the criteria. Great little tow car with off road capabilities to launch the kayaks.

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