DONT TOAD please share your experience

[pvrick]

This is an update to an earlier post. I asked for comments from those who don't Toad. Got lots of replies from those who do and why I should. However, right now, it isn't in the cards for a lot of reasons.

I would like to hear comments from those who DO NOT pull a toad. What kind of problems do you encounter? Is renting a logical option? Any other issues.

Please don't reply on why I should. There are some good and not so good reasons why, but right now, I am not interested in them as I am not planning to do so.

Thank you

Rick

[Elkhartjim]

I hope you get a lot of responses.

[HMXDave]

We don't TOAD. Third Class A rig...never toad. When we "real" camp, we have an ATV trailer and ATVs with us...when we "shop camp" for the DW we take the rig to the mall park lot, or nearest lot where she is shopping. All our rigs have been 32' or shorter mind you. I wouldn't mind bringing along her car, but she doesn't want rock chips on her "baby", and it's just not in the budget to have another vehicle right now.

[Hudsoner]

We are considering to buy two small mopeds/scooters instead of towing. Is anybody using this as a no tow option?

[Stogie]

I posted why no toad on the other thread.

[pvrick]

Thanks Stogie. I read your reply on the other post. Exactly the kind of info I am looking for.

Rick

[jfran304]

Originally Posted by pvrick

This is an update to an earlier post. I asked for comments from those who don't Toad. Got lots of replies from those who do and why I should. However, right now, it isn't in the cards for a lot of reasons.

I would like to hear comments from those who DO NOT pull a toad. What kind of problems do you encounter? Is renting a logical option? Any other issues.

Please don't reply on why I should. There are some good and not so good reasons why, but right now, I am not interested in them as I am not planning to do so.

Thank you

Rick

We don't tow and have never had any problems. If we are going someplace where we will need a car to get around we make reservations in advance at the nearest rental agency and pick up the rental before we set up. It does take some advance planning and sometimes you have to back track to return the rental. If an emergency comes up it doesn't take long to break camp and drive the motor home if there is no other choice. We do carry Good Sam Emergency Road Service in case of a break down. With cell phones and internet it is seldom we can not contact someone if we need to.

We also stock up on food and supplies before we get to the camping area.


Jon

[GOLDWINGER2]

Originally Posted by Stogie

I posted why no toad on the other thread.

Your signature is pretty funny.
J

[Voyager35L]

I rented for three years. It worked well with some of the weekend discounts...but they went away...then one weekend in Virginia we dropped the rental off on a Sunday and headed home...when I returned to NJ, I noticed I forgot my GPS in the rental. Got it back with a slight hassle...now I am like you thinking to tow soon? I am considering converting my 02 Ford Explorer to a toad rather than by a new toad and bang it up behind the rig. I am watching the blogs...soon I will make up my mind....very soon. Be safe.

[RV LYONS]

Hi Rick

We don't have a toad. So far on the trips we've taken we haven't needed one. July of '09 we went to Walt Disney World,we made a 3 week trip out of it,1week down ,1 week there and 1 week home. We stopped in Ashville NC ,rented from Enterprise and they picked us up at campground,we had the car,(they gave us a Suburban,no extra charge) for 24 hours and dropped it off the next day on our way south.Coming home we stopped at Savannah GA,Enterprise again,a 4 dr. compact no problem. Works for us. Most of our trips we don't need a toad right now,maybe some day in the future.

Hope this helps Happy motoring

[Mac99]

Enterprise will pick you up at the campground, and take you
back as well. Used them many times, not always quick and convenient,
but works as an alternate. With all the cost associated with toads, not
a bad deal depending on how often you get out. By the way, with good
mud flaps right behind the tires on the coach, and the big
metal/rubber flap on the rear, we
have zero marks on the Explorer in 15,000+ miles.
Toad gets dirty with the DP, but cleans up well.

[bluepill]

I don't toad at this time. I keep considering it, but so far just carry a 250cc "Dual Sport" (on/off road) motorcycle on a carrier on the back of the DP.
PROS:
1. I can load/unload the bike in 5 minutes.
2. It is good for extended travel (200 plus miles) if needed.
3. Gets 70 MPG,
4. Insurance is under $100 a year.
5. Since the wheels are off the ground, there is no wear and tear when it's being carried,
6. No additional charge at tolls.
7. It seats 2, so only one is needed for 2 people.
8.The full sized wheels track much better than smaller scooter wheels through potholes and rough roads.
9. It allows us to park the MH, and then access areas that even a Jeep cannot.
10. No debris damage to the bike, since it is carried above the bumper of the MH.
11. No problem backing up.

CONS. The only downside vs a toad is that extended riding in the rain is not much fun - but is IS an adventure


Example Photo (Not Me)

[bachler]

We didn't tow steady we would suck off other people and ride with them. Then it seemed like we must have developed a bad bad stink couse no one would park near us and just sneek away; We lost a lot of friends, started towing study and now thoes suckers are asking us for rides;; Can you emagine the B---- to do that..

[WOODYDEL]

Guess you don't like what I posted? Don't know how to elaborate on no problems.