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djsclassics
Explorer
Sep 04, 2020

WHAT dinghy or toad is good to tow ???

hi just getting back into the a class A . went from an 05 Providence 39s to a Forest river 30ft class C .Just never warmed up to it . Traded it in for a 2021 Forest River Georgetown 39 ft G5 . Wondering what is a good toad /dinghy. was thinking maybe a jeep wrangler or maybe a beetle , or even a mini cooper? would love to find one all set up for use with my blue ox tow bar, but just cant seem to fiqure out where to look for ones ready to go. Its really only gonna be used for towing, so not looking to spend a million bucks . im located in mass , but willing to travel to find something ready to go . any help /advice would be appreciated . thanks dan
  • Ava's avatar
    Ava
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2020
    Honda CRV. Up to 2014. Tow great, lots of ground clearance. Mine has two full pages in the manual on how to flat tow safely.
  • bob_b's avatar
    bob_b
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2020
    The question is, what do you want to drive when you reach your destination? I'm towing a Miata and before that it was a Toyota MR2 so having a sports car is important to me. Do you want a truck or a Jeep or ????? Many choices, Bob
  • DownTheAvenue's avatar
    DownTheAvenue
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2020
    To me would be a vehicle with the proven reliability for 4-down towing is the only choice. Many people have nightmare stories of manufacturers claiming their vehicle can be safely towed 4-down only to be faced with multiple transmission failures. After market add-ons like transmission pumps and driveshaft disconnects only complicate the issue. Get a vehicle that can be towed 4-down with no mileage, speed restrictions, or song and dance routines requirements every so many miles.
  • RetiredRealtorR's avatar
    RetiredRealtorR
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2020
    As another poster mentioned, a Jeep Wrangler is an excellent toad, and one of few vehicles manufactured that's "made for the job" of being a toad, however, be sure you like the climb-in/climb-out access, and also be sure you're satisfied with the ride quality. As a senior with minor mobility issues, it would never work for me. Just be sure to do your due diligence, whatever you decide upon.
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Sep 04, 2020
    Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee 4WD. Factory setup for towing, just be sure you get the correct transmission with neutral switch button.
  • Matt_Colie's avatar
    Matt_Colie
    Explorer II
    Sep 04, 2020
    Dan,
    Look in the back of Family Rving (the FMCA magazine) if usually has a section of available toweds.

    Matt
  • stripit's avatar
    stripit
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2020
    I wanted confort when we got to where we were going, so tow a cadillac SRX, very easy to hook up and make ready to tow.

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