Towing behind 2002 Gas Mountain Aire MH

Equinox definetly on my research list so glad to have your input. Was just looking at info on new 2018's that way I could get a new car out of it too :) Nice... would need to check and make sure still towable. Info says they shaved off 400 lbs somehow. Thanks!

PS did you pull it with Winnebago?

The Equinox is nice. My 2012 weighed 4100 pounds with 1/2 tank of gas, 2 adults and their luggage on agriculture business scales.

Don,t believe the sales people!! Look in each manual for "recreational towing". If you can tow, it will say so!!

Thanks all. The Sonic is an idea and see where they also have a hatch back. Hadn't thought about two doors but had heard somewhere that often better legroom in 2 door cars. The Cruz looks nice but no towing if automatic :(
Just going to Chevy dealership and trying all good but wanted to see if anyone thought we were missing other manufacturers that would be better fit, weight, etc.
will keep GMC in mind too. Thanks again...I'm on it !

Go to a Chevy dealer and try everything starting small. When you find the smallest vehicle that is easy to get in and out of with comfortable seats, buy it. Chevy makes a small crossover that might work for you, don't know the model name.

Consider a Chevrolet Sonic 1.8l. They are very comfy, can be towed 4 down, and the baseplates are available from most manufacturers. My DH is 6' and it is very comfortable for him. They get 35-40 mpg, and weigh around 3k.

I'm with you on the weight issue. A gas coach might be "rated" to tow 5000 pounds but lighter is definitely better. I first set our Nissan Frontier pickup (lighter than a Colorado) up for towing and went back to DW's Corolla. Based on that, my suggestion is stay under about 3500.

I haven't looked at MoHoMag's towing charts, but it seems that more GM and Ford vehicles with automatic transmission are towable, compared to other brands. That and many Jeep products. In EVERY CASE, you MUST study the Owner's Manual. We had a recent case where a nice new Malibu was NOT towable but other Malibu versions were.

The Honda CR-V has been a wonderful toad for years, but NOT since they went to Constantly Variable Transmission (CVT) like many others have. That would limit you to used CR-V's.

If you like Chevy, check their Crossover models. Look at towability and weight. You might find one that's suitable. Remember GMC has some Crossovers similar to Chevy.

There's also REMCO Towing, of course. They offer "Lube Pumps" to make more of the automatics towable. Many have been very happy with those. I'm in the camp that won't tow one the manufacturer doesn't recommend. A REMCO kit'll add $1000 or so to the cost of your new toad and put warranty in what I'll call "question." IF you have a failure, it could lead to a lot of finger pointing between Chevy and REMCO.

And of course a Dolly, but that adds some of the weight you're trying to avoid, right back. And, not all Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles are dolly towable.