So what have you found to be the best all around dinghy?

Blanco1 wrote:
Why is nothing I want ever easy for me!?!?!?

I learned the hard way about toads myself! I hate to stir the pot some more for you, but you need to make sure you get all the parts you need! Be ready with the checkbook!!!

Based on your camper, it really looks like you are going to need a hitch extension - which means either a class V hitch or a Super Hitch.

I dont know about your year Dodge, but on mine, the Super Hitch bolts on underneith the existing hitch and integrates into the existing hitch

Then for the hitch extension, if you get a class V hitch, you go find a long enough 2 1/2" hitch extension for your application. Make sure you get the correct chains to go with it. (When you make turns, the chains transfer the lateral stress on the extension back to the frame of the truck)

With the Super Hitch, you get a Super Truss

Now you gotta get a tow bar, base plate and supplimental braking system. I opted for the ReadyBrute Elite(look on bottom half of the page of the link) for the supplimental braking and tow bar in one package. The advantage is you dont have to set up a box on the floor of the toad every time (for your supplimental brake) and it requires no power. Yes, you have to install a cable (one time) from the brake pedal of the toad to the front bumper of the toad, but anyone with simple mechanical skills should be able to get that done in 45 minutes or less.

The base plate, well, select the correct one for your tow bar and vehicle and bolt it on.

Did I mention you also have to set up the brake and tail lights? There are many different ways to do that.
1. Magnetic lights that can be stuck on the back of the vehicle. Pro: Easy to install - no modification to the toad. Con: You have to route the wires and put the lights on (and remove them) each time you connect/disconnect the toad
2. Diode system - you route wires through the toad from the front bumper to the rear lights. Then you either: A - cut the existing wires and splice in the diodes and the new wires (which requires a GOOD knowledge of how to properly work with electrical systems in vehicles) - or - B: there are some kits out there with connectors in them that permit you to just disconnect the connectors from the taillights and insert the connectors from the kit in line with the taillights (which does not require such a knowledge of electrical systems - but requires some common sense)
3. Additional bulbs in the tail lights - there are kits where you drill a hole in the back of the tail light and insert additional bulbs. You are not cutting into the electrical system of the toad (advantage) but if you are not careful on setting up your holes, you can royally screw up your tail light assemblies. Again, you have to route wires from the front bumper of the toad to the tail lights

(in case your are curious - I went for item 3 - in the Jeep liberty tail light assembly the bottom 3rd is a reflector with space to easily install a bulb)

Hope this helps you plan ahead!