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Tubaronnie wrote:

wallynm wrote:
Best like Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We tow either a 2000
Suburban if we want to transport 7 or 8 folks when we get to where we are going or a 2004 Mustang Convertible if it is just me and the Bride that need transporting. We have towed Contours, Escorts and Probes.

BigAWB wrote:
What vehicle is best to pull behind a 38 ft Diesel.

I've wanted a mustang since they came out in'64 (childhood friend was son of Ford dealer-I got a lot of rides in a new Mustangs!) Now I'm finally able to get one (kids all grown). What tow set-up do you use?

If FWD, a dolly? can it be towed 4 down? automatic or shift? if you are talking about a classic mustang, a trailer is indicated IMHO.
bumpy

wallynm wrote:
Best like Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We tow either a 2000
Suburban if we want to transport 7 or 8 folks when we get to where we are going or a 2004 Mustang Convertible if it is just me and the Bride that need transporting. We have towed Contours, Escorts and Probes.

BigAWB wrote:
What vehicle is best to pull behind a 38 ft Diesel.

I've wanted a mustang since they came out in'64 (childhood friend was son of Ford dealer-I got a lot of rides in a new Mustangs!) Now I'm finally able to get one (kids all grown). What tow set-up do you use?

We have had a Subaru as our everyday car for many years and when we got our MH in 2004 we started towing the Subaru Outback. Now we have the Subaru Impreza sedan and tow that. It requires no modification, just put the key at 2, put the transmission in neutral, and go.

If you want to take it off the beaten path, then the Geo/Chevy Tracker, Suzuki Sidekick or Samurai, Jeep Wrangler, and Subaru Crosstrek are good choices.

If you are using it to sightsee on well travelled roads and want something economical, there are many small front wheel drive manual transmission hatchbacks that are towable four down. I needed something around 2500 lbs. that I could load up with a lot of stuff. Ended up with a 2012 Hyundai Accent SE 5-door hatchback with a 6-speed manual transmission. It has 47.5 cu. ft. of cargo space with the rear seats folded down and can be loaded up with over 1000 lbs. of gear. It has an integrated rack attachment that takes Yakima towers to accommodate the Yakima bars and RocketBox I already have, and the Wenonah Heron Kevlar canoe I will soon purchase. A Yakima KingJoe 2 will house the bikes off the hatch. It also gets 40 mpg. No restrictions for towing, no power drain, no odometer accumulation.

TJDave wrote:
Another vote for a Jeep Wrangler. 97-06 models are very easy to tow. Coil sprung suspension without the harsh ride Jeeps of the past are famous for. Manual or auto, doesn't matter. Transfer case in neutral, tranny in park or gear. They even have an ignition setting (one click forward) that unlocks the steering wheel, sends no power to Jeep, and does not rack up towed miles. Its all outlined in the owner's manual. Nothing to buy or modify except your tow set up.
Then there is the fun factor. Beach or mountain exploring.
But, We are a bit biased because we like that kind of stuff.
We like the places the Jeep can take us while camping.

The later JK series are even simpler and don't have a steering lock. Also handle and ride much better. Not to mention the best off road Jeep to date and especially with the Rubicon's electronic sway bar disconnects.

Another vote for a Jeep Wrangler. 97-06 models are very easy to tow. Coil sprung suspension without the harsh ride Jeeps of the past are famous for. Manual or auto, doesn't matter. Transfer case in neutral, tranny in park or gear. They even have an ignition setting (one click forward) that unlocks the steering wheel, sends no power to Jeep, and does not rack up towed miles. Its all outlined in the owner's manual. Nothing to buy or modify except your tow set up.
Then there is the fun factor. Beach or mountain exploring.
But, We are a bit biased because we like that kind of stuff.
We like the places the Jeep can take us while camping.

We are very pleased with our Scion xB with manual transmission. Of course what to tow is a personal decision based on your needs.

Don/Shar wrote:
We have towed a Jeep Rubicon, easy hook and un hook, never had a problem towing.

Does a lot better on the Rubicon Trail vs other toads as well... :B

My Honda CR-V has worked great for me. Easy to hook and has been a great car so far.

See sig.
Those work for us.