Towing Vehicles for Class A motor Homes
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May-09-2017 10:32 AM
We are looking at doing a year long trip throughout the USA and require a 7 seat vehicle to be towed behind the RV. Any recommendations what will be the best type of vehicle for this trip. Can we put an automatic vehicle on a "TOW DOLLY" or is this not advised? Look forward to any advice or ideas.
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May-09-2017 10:07 PM
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May-09-2017 01:14 PM
DrewE wrote:
If you'll be spending relatively long times at each stop and moving long distances relatively infrequently, it may be practical to simply drive the additional vehicle rather than tow it.
That was my first thought! A group that big might enjoy bits of personal time. Mobile second vehicle good for getting food for upcoming rest stops, side trips for personal business, staying behind for a couple of hours to do laundry, time to gossip about the rest of the group...
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May-09-2017 11:31 AM
From what I remember, our minivan was quite handy, even though we now own an Explorer.
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May-09-2017 11:16 AM
Some automatic transmission vehicles can be towed four down without modification, but probably the majority cannot. Many manual transmission two wheel drive vehicles can be towed four down, though a few cannot without modification. Some AWD vehicles can, probably more cannot. Most if not all four wheel drive vehicles with a transfer case that can be set to neutral can be towed four down. Any vehicle naturally can be transported on a trailer.
In terms of the ease of management, towing four down is the most convenient, and towing with a full trailer probably the least, and a dolly is likely somewhat intermediate but closer to the trailer than the four down side of things. If you do go with a trailer or a dolly, I would suggest getting the vehicle you tow outfitted with a trailer hitch so that you can use it to tote the dolly or trailer around the camp site/campground when needed. It's a lot easier to put it into a little corner with a smaller, more maneuverable vehicle than it is with a motorhome.
If you'll be spending relatively long times at each stop and moving long distances relatively infrequently, it may be practical to simply drive the additional vehicle rather than tow it.
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May-09-2017 10:48 AM
Most gas MH's will be limited to 5000# vehicles, and some only 4000#. Most diesel MH's will be in the 10,000# area.
For dolly towing most FWD automatics are OK, for 4 down towing most 4x4 vehicles with neutral transfer case are OK. Most RWD vehicles cannot be towed without modifications. But there are several exceptions out there.
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May-09-2017 10:43 AM
There are lota of small SUVs capable of holding 7 passangers that will work.
Yoir going to get lots of ideas. Manual transmissions are best, so unless you absolutely have to have an automatic look that direction.