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11-08-2018, 02:19 PM
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I wouldn't even give it a lot of thought. I'd start shopping for a TJ for sure. And it's about the cheapest to setup you can find.
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11-08-2018, 02:32 PM
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Entegra Owners Club
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What about trading one of your daily drivers for one that can be towed? A dedicated toad means insuring, storing, maintaining and depreciating an extra vehicle. These dollars could be put to use upgrading one of your present vehicles to one that can be towed. There are many AWD and 4WD vehicles that are towable.
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Marc and Jill, Wellington FL
2013 Entegra Anthem 44SL
2018 Lincoln MKX
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11-08-2018, 02:49 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Oklahoma Boomers Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
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Under $10,000.00
Tow bar and lights $145.00
1800 lbs wet
And yes, you can get a rack for a kayak
Jim E. OKC
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2000 Monaco Signature Classic FD/SO 42' / 1969 VW Bug or 2500HD
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11-08-2018, 03:05 PM
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We bought our 2012 Focus 2 years ago for 8500.00, used blue ox tow bar 150.00 baseplate from Amazon was about 380.00, ready break was I think 350.00. My wife’s coworker helped me install baseplate for lunch & a 12 pack
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11-08-2018, 05:35 PM
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Hi Hohenwald,
I hear you about boy giving it a lot of thought, I do tend to overthink things ;-)
Hi Jim,
Thats a really nice Beetle.
Hi Marc,
We both like our daily drivers too much (and both are paid for). I have checked and insurance, registration and maintenace should run about 1k a year.
Hi Stepaside,
A focus is on my top 5 :-)
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2008 Phoenix Cruiser 3100
2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara JKU.
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11-08-2018, 06:07 PM
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Also I am afraid of hauling a 40-50k toad around for starter towing. Same way I purchased a cheapish MH as my trainer one :-)
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2008 Phoenix Cruiser 3100
2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara JKU.
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11-08-2018, 06:59 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club
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Jeep Liberty 4X4.
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11-08-2018, 07:07 PM
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Thanks Stuhly,
Thats definitley one to add to the list.
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11-08-2018, 07:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lllkrob
For 10 grand your best bet is a Suzuki Gran Vitara 2010 to 2012. Make sure it has the selector switch to shift the transfer to neutral for towing. The car should run about $8000 for a nice one with $2000 for towing setup. Nice toad well under 5000 lbs for towing.
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We pulled an 08 Grand Vitara for 4 years. It was GREAT. Gave it to my 16 year old granddaughter last month and now have a 2014 Kia Soul (manual) so far so good.
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11-09-2018, 12:32 AM
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We just bought a 2006 CRV SE that is AWD... So far it has been a great designated toad. If you can find one in good condition, I'd definitely recommend it!
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11-09-2018, 03:31 AM
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We pull a ‘12 Colorado crew cab 4x4. Plenty of room, lightweight, agile, electronically goes into neutral, 21 mpg (city). We searched for a while to get what we wanted (color & mileage).....definitely worth the search. Went with Blue Ox tow system and AirForce One braking, and Protect-A-Tow rock shield. Perfect set up!
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11-09-2018, 04:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Full Time USA
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05 Jeep Grand Cherokee 30K miles w/o issues.
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07 Discovery 39v FWS Full Timers, Henniker NH
1K solar - 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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11-09-2018, 04:59 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Ocala, Florida
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I have a 2008 Suzuki grand vatare 4 x 4. Easy tow, good off road and has a good ride. Only 3500 lbs.
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11-09-2018, 05:24 AM
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Appalachian Campers Coastal Campers Carolina Campers
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Washington, NC, USA
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We tow a 2006 Jeep Liberty 4X4. I hardly know it is back there. I have to look at the camera display on the dash to make sure it is still following us.
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Thor Four Winds 31L Class C and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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