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CountryB · 10-20-2017, 06:16 AM

I don't have a Toad now - but in the market. I'm wondering if the odometer on the Toad shows the miles towed (not just miles Toad is driven). So I see a Toad for sale with 50,000 miles. Is that the true mileage on all the components?

For example, if the odometer shows only the actual miles "driven", then a Toad with say 50,000 miles could actually have 100,000 on the wheel bearings and CV joints and internal trans-axle parts.

Not sure how the odometer in these newer, electronic cars works - off a speed sensor measuring wheel rotation (in the transmission or axle), or only when the key is on and engine running.

Indy Glenn · 10-20-2017, 06:21 AM

Our 2015 Ford Fiesta does not add mileage to the odometer when flat towed.

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MCJones · 10-20-2017, 06:23 AM

Our two wranglers towed 4 down did not rack up mileage when being towed. They were a 2012 and now a 2017. Easy to tow and very good for exploring.

rvbiker45 · 10-20-2017, 06:34 AM

2012 Chevy Equinox. No
2014 Honda CR-V. No
1999 Chevy Tahoe. No

All in response to OP about toad registering miles when being towed.

tuffr2 · 10-20-2017, 06:39 AM

My friends day 'No', but they also say the tires wear out normal. So flat towing does not put miles on but will wear tires a bit more than normal according to my friends that tow a Ford Focus.

vanion2 · 10-20-2017, 06:45 AM

Actually, tires and suspension. If hooked up to a brake controller than you can add brakes to that list.

hoosierrun · 10-20-2017, 06:48 AM

My RAV4 does not add mileage unless the key is left in the run position or I have the vehicle idling when towing (only for a few min on cold days to silence the alarm).

CountryB · 10-20-2017, 06:53 AM

Thanks for all your replies.
Question answered. It's "No".

I can easily inspect tires and brakes when buying a used Toad - so no concern there.

I just wasn't sure about the wheel bearings and internal trans-axle parts (which will wear from towing, but there is really no way to know how much - unless Owner says how many miles it has been towed over the years).

aether_one · 10-20-2017, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CountryB

Thanks for all your replies.
Question answered. It's "No".

I can easily inspect tires and brakes when buying a used Toad - so no concern there.

I just wasn't sure about the wheel bearings and internal trans-axle parts (which will wear from towing, but there is really no way to know how much - unless Owner says how many miles it has been towed over the years).

That would be a "No" for modern vehicles with electronic odometers when towed per manufacturer instructions (or older 4WD vehicles with a neutral in the transfer case)

Older cable style odometers on manual transmission cars will rack up the towed miles.