John & Angela wrote:
grimmrlg wrote:
I tow a manual transmission 2001 Honda Insight with a 2001 23' Tioga motorhome with a 5.4L Ford V8. Honda Insights from 1999-2006 were built with all aluminum chassis and engine and are hybrid drive but only 2 passenger. The car weighs under 1800 lbs. Blue Ox makes a baseplate for this rare car and it tows beautifully in addition to getting 60+ mpg on its own. Towing at 60mph, I get 10-11 mpg.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ppg/16010212706/
Great little car. Had a chance to buy a friends but already have three 2 seater smart cars. :) Our friends are getting closer to the rated 47 mpg with their insight but that could be driving style etc. It has been a very reliable little car for them. I think the battery is coming due but from what I gather very reasonable to replace. I even like the body style with the funky rear fenders. I think they have decided to keep it. Literally still looks like a new car. For many the two seaters are a great way to go for a toad. Light weight and short. Not too many available though. Smart cars, Miatas, Insight. Not sure if a miata can be towed four down.
I hope you don't mind that I reposted your link to your combo. Nice
Thanks for posting the photo, I wasn't having much luck adding the photo link, kept getting a small X instead of the photo.