lightest toad car
Hi, I'm considering getting a toad. What is the smallest toad that can be used "four down"? I do not need more than a two passenger vehicle. I am not interested in a motor bike.
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wny_pat wrote:427435 wrote:For years, the RV Gurus have said that the lightest weight toads were the best choice. Have not owned a 5000 lb car since we got rid of the 1964 T-bird. It sure did come close to the 5000 lbs!
I wouldn't go overboard on a light toad. Remember that you will be riding and driving it-------often in unfamiliar areas. Your safety and comfort should be a factor also.
I pull a 5000 lb. toad because it was what I had that was towable when I bought the MH. We had the occasion to climb the Wolf Creek Pass (10,800') east bound two days in a row (long story). The second time, I elected to unhook the toad and have my wife follow me. While I was able to climb it a little faster, the difference wasn't great-----still ended up in 1st gear at times.
The difference between towing an 1800 lb toad and a 2500-3000 lb toad will be even less noticeable. The difference in comfort and safety (and resale) will be much more noticeable with the heavier vehicle.
One can go overboard either way and I still say that your toad should also suffice as a DD, so as not to waste money on an extra vehicle for the purpose of towing it only. Even though ours is a little heavy for the coach, it does surprising well and we'll hopefully know more after some mountain driving, but it should do OK, judging from some of the testimony here.
