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Unicorn Driver · 01-28-2019, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by winniman

We towed a small car four down. We removed the spare tire for the car, and could stand the spare for the motorhome in the back of the car. The spare was mounted on a rim, and weighed at least 150 lbs or more. We also had other things packed around it, as well as the car spare. Never any problems.

Hi Winniman,

I often thought that the back of toad would be a great place for a 22.5 MH spare wheel and tire.

MJoyce · 01-28-2019, 02:46 PM

Sill in vacation mode, we load the CR-V with everything for the trip - cooler, clothes, dog support etc. Then we drive to the RV, hook up and go without unloading. We'd drive all day and at camp we'd do the transfer. Also gave the fridge time to get cool. On the way back we reverse the process and the toad would be empty. With retirement in a month, not sure how we're going to work it. So the direct answer is yes and no.

winniman · 01-28-2019, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Unicorn Driver

Hi Winniman,

I often thought that the back of toad would be a great place for a 22.5 MH spare wheel and tire.

It was a hatchback car, and with the car spare tire removed and the hardboard cover, the 22.5 rv tire will stand up between the rear seat and the hatchback. It worked perfect as we had four people, and needed the back seat of the car for passengers. It was my friends rv and car. His rv wont accommodate a spare tire due to metal support brackets under the rv. My rv has a spot for a spare tire in the compartments. My friend has since had a carrier made up that goes on the front of his 40ft rv for his spare tire. It folds down with the pull of a pin. Easy to unload if required.

Kajun Kahuna · 01-28-2019, 03:42 PM

Have Cricket golf kart in the back of my JK. 300 lbs.

Unicorn Driver · 01-28-2019, 05:07 PM

Hi MJoyce,

That's great you can load up the toad like that.

Hi Winniman,

My old coach had a spare but this one does not.

Hi Kajun,

How do you get the golf cart in the back of the JK?

Air Conditioned Gypsy · 01-28-2019, 05:20 PM

I don't carry firewood, but I do load the back of our CR-V with all the spare electric extension cords (50A, 20A, 15A), toolbag, viair inflator, all spare towing connection stuff (safety cables, umbilical electric and umbilical air, baseplate tabs, pins/cotters, etc), small fold up table (grill setup for boondocking), and any other thing that can fit into the toad without overweighing it.

Saves a lot of weight in the coach.

Regards.

Chuck

Kajun Kahuna · 01-28-2019, 05:42 PM

Unicorn, have a set of ramps. Takes about 10 min to load.

Unicorn Driver · 01-28-2019, 05:50 PM

That's a good place to store that kit Air Conditioned gypsy.

I did not even think you could get a gold cart in the back of a jeep.

TUCK55 · 01-28-2019, 07:43 PM

WE have lots of odds and ends. ALSO MY WIFES HAND CAP SCOOTER AND THE HOIST.

jmanderson42 · 01-30-2019, 09:44 AM

Advice we got when buying and getting driving instruction is to NOT use the road as a trailer. I don't recall the rationale - may be related to GVCW

bldrbob · 01-30-2019, 10:22 AM

The campgrounds I have been in do not allow firewood that is not local.They are trying to prevent spread of insects and disease.

cyclehome · 01-30-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jmanderson42

Advice we got when buying and getting driving instruction is to NOT use the road as a trailer. I don't recall the rationale - may be related to GVCW

I carry nothing in my toad.

EdInArk · 01-30-2019, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cyclehome

I carry nothing in my toad.

My wife and I load ours up. It's like extra closet space. Occasionally, we'll try to fold the rear seats up to carry friends in the back seat, and we have too much crap in the car to do it.

cyclehome · 01-30-2019, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by EdInArk

My wife and I load ours up. It's like extra closet space. Occasionally, we'll try to fold the rear seats up to carry friends in the back seat, and we have too much crap in the car to do it.

There is so little room in the Jeep, and we have lots of unused space in the basement of the motorhome. Plus, it keeps the towed weight down. Safety first!