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susanka
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Sep 03, 2014

Looking for a convertible toad less than 3200 pounds

We are still trying to find a toad for our 1999 Fleetwood Storm, which will tow 3500 lbs max. We thought a Ranger would work but I had trouble with the clutch being touchy and no hand brake when I tried it out. Now we're thinking a convertible, but can only find Mini Coopers,checking with the Remco page. We'd appreciate any ideas. If we get a convertible it won't be my main driver.

We have a 1990 Toyota pickup with no AC, no power anything; will be keeping that because I can drive it but it wouldn't be a good toad because of no airbags, no AC. We also have a 2007 Toyota Camry hybrid which will be my main car. We'd be selling a 2007 MB convertible so have decided we'd replace that with a convertible toad.

Thank you all for any help you can offer.

Susan

35 Replies

  • grampachet wrote:
    My friend has a two corvair convertibles for sale.


    A Corvair would be an awesome toad. :)

    But, probably not real practical.
  • susanka wrote:
    We'd be selling a 2007 MB convertible so have decided we'd replace that with a convertible toad.


    Susan,

    We have towed 3 Mazda Miatas. We towed a 2000 for over 35,000 miles and have towed 2010 and 2012 Retractable Hardtops for almost 20,000 miles.

    ONLY the MANUAL transmissions are towable. I have helped nearly 100 other Miata owners to get their cars to be RV towable.

    PM me with your Email address if you want more information.

    susanka wrote:
    If we get a convertible it won't be my main driver.


    It WILL IF you get a Miata.

    Tim