Toad or No Toad

[carmichael]

We are coming out of a truck camper to a 26 1/2 Rear Bath Lazy Daze class C. Do seasoned class C owners in a comparable size feel it is worth towing a vehicle if you are only sitting in one place for just 3/5 days at a time? Opinions please.

[Horizon170]

We bought a short "C", not because we didn't want to tow but because it was large enough for our needs.
The Wife and I both insist that we tow the Geo. Always nice to have a second set of wheels in our opinion. If we were worried about the lower MPG we wouldn't go RV'ing.

[lizzie]

We do both depending on the trip. When we make the "Family Circle" (visiting the kids), we don't tow. We park and let me come get us. If we are near a good sized town we might rent a car or use public transportation, For long trips we usually tow but don't always unhitch at every campsite. lizzie

[Cobra21]

Ivylog wrote:
I thought the reason for a short C was so you did not need a toad. Try it without first and then decide.

Use the class C. If we want to run around with ours, I don't put the awning out, and don't hook a water hose up. I just plug it into AC.
When we go, unplug it and leave. Everything is with you. This is the joy of a shorter rig. Less hassle equals more fun!
Brian

[jcsb]

we have a 30 ft Jayco Melbourne, took it to Alaska on a 3 month trip. Did not tow. There were a few times having a car would have been nice but most of the time all the areas we were in were RV friendly. We got very good and unhooking and rehooking when we needed to use it for day trips and sightseeing.

On trips where we are in one place for over a week, we take our car, it does make things simpler. There is a small cost in mileage but worth it when staying in one place for a while.

[Ivylog]

I thought the reason for a short C was so you did not need a toad. Try it without first and then decide.

[gbopp]

Sprink-Fitter wrote:

Gonzo42 wrote:
I use the ROCKY for fishing, grocery runs, and running around the National Parks for sightseeing. I would hate to be without it.

Am I the only one that does not know what a rocky is?

Gonzo42 is probably talking about the Daihatsu Rocky, a small SUV type vehicle made in the 90's.

[Lwiddis]

Seems like not having the ability to make day trips/quick runs into town would take some fun out of RVing. Yes, more expensive but most of us aren't RVing to be cost effective. I haven't seen car rental outfits on the Eastern Sierras.

[DrewE]

With a 32' class C, I've yet to pull a toad or particularly have any desire to do so. A lot depends on what you like to do and where you are doing it, of course. If you can get public transportation or ride a bicycle to wherever you need to go, it's a lot easier to be without a toad than otherwise. (I also tend to not spend a long time at any one campground most of the time.)

[pianotuna]

Hi,

I don't pull a toad. Cheaper to rent if another vehicle is needed. I do full time.

[zigzagrv]

I you're just planning on staying in a campground for 3-5 days and use their amenities, then you don't need a toad. Otherwise, what Second Chance said.

[Sprink-Fitter]

Gonzo42 wrote:
I use the ROCKY for fishing, grocery runs, and running around the National Parks for sightseeing. I would hate to be without it.

Am I the only one that does not know what a rocky is?

[Second_Chance]

We have several friends in the Escapees RV club who are Lazy Daze owners. They all pull a tow'd. When they go someplace, they don't want to have to unhook the Lazy Daze to go into town or sight-see (which can also pose issues with parking, etc.)

Rob

[Gonzo42]

I use the ROCKY for fishing, grocery runs, and running around the National Parks for sightseeing. I would hate to be without it.