Pump vs disconnect

Bumpyroad wrote:

willald wrote:

jerseyjim wrote:
I don't know why people simply don't research to find a vehicle that can be "toad" 4-down with little or no modification. It's not hard.

...Because most people aren't perfect, and don't live in an absolutely 'perfect world' like some seem to think should be the case. :)

When many folks get a MH, they have to make do with existing vehicles they already own as a toad. Vehicles that were bought before they may have ever known they'd need to tow it. Not everyone can go out and buy a new flat-towable car right after plunking down all the $$ these MHs cost.

Then, factor in that its such a small percentage of vehicles that can be flat towed now, and frequently it requires things that many people want nothing to do with (manual transmission, for example)....Yes, its very easy to see/understand why many folks are in the spot of having to find a way, at least temporarily, to make a vehicle work as a toad that isn't designed for flat towing from the factory.

Will

I agree concerning folks that already have what they HAVE to use as a toad, but there are lots of post from folks here that are looking to buy one and consider either a drive shaft disconnect or a pump. doing so is extremely foolish IMHO.
bumpy

I pretty much agree with both answers here. And, there ARE NUMEREROUS vehicles that can be flat towed, not only new but, in the used market too. There are choices in small, large, stick, automatic, 4x4, 4x2, forgein, domestic, and more. It doesn't mean someone's "Perfect" just because they knew in advance of purchasing a motorhome, that a they might be towing the car/truck/4x4 that they were shopping for.

Some people plan ahead and some don't. But, I certainly agree wholeheartedly that, if you're presently looking for a daily driver and, and you know FORE SURE that it will DEFINITELY be a toad, either now or in the not too distant future, then it would behoove you to persue any one of many available, flat towable units out there.

If you purchase one that you know is not flat towable, and you modify it, or have it modified, and those modifications go south for any number of reasons, whether the vehicle is or is not under any form of factory or aftermarket warranty, then it gets real complicated. And, all of it could have been remedied by purchasing one that is flat towable in the first place. Now, it's not my job in life to judge people. You all have the right and the ability to make your own judgments on what kind of vehicle you choose.

Every vehicle we've towed has been flat towable. We will NEVER have a dolly, a driveshaft disconnect, or trailer for the toad. To us, those are all additional complications when traveling. To others, they apparently are not. You choose and purchase whatever makes you happy.
Scott