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11-23-2008, 01:56 PM
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I just purchased a used Winnebage 35J Class A Motorhome on a Workhorse chassis. I'm look for a tow vehicle tha will fit a family of five.
If i have to buy a driveshaft disconnect that's ok but if i can save the money that would be better. Any recommendations? Also does TOAD stand for something or does it just reference to a toe vehicle.
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11-23-2008, 01:56 PM
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I just purchased a used Winnebage 35J Class A Motorhome on a Workhorse chassis. I'm look for a tow vehicle tha will fit a family of five.
If i have to buy a driveshaft disconnect that's ok but if i can save the money that would be better. Any recommendations? Also does TOAD stand for something or does it just reference to a toe vehicle.
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11-23-2008, 02:09 PM
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Administrator in Memoriam
Newmar Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's Spartan Chassis
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Steve, welcome to iRV2.
Toad = towed.
MOTORHOME MAGAZINE has a list of vehicles that can be towed without modification and their weight.
Be sure your toad does not exceed the hitch capacity or the towing capacity of your MH.
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11-23-2008, 02:38 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
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Location: Wellington, Florida
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In addition to what Dirk posted, consider purchasing a tow vehicle that works best for your family in the stand alone configuration. The vehicle should meet your family's needs when it is not being towed.
The only exception to this is all wheel drive vehicles. Many can not be towed except on a trailer.
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2005 Newmar KSDP 3910 + GMC ENVOY XUV 37K lbs Moving Down The Road
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11-23-2008, 03:31 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Ridgecrest, CA, USA
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Honda CRV-great toad!!
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11-24-2008, 02:18 AM
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Location: Northeast PA
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Do not dismiss a Ford Edge before you have a look at one. Ours is AWD, is easy to tow and has been a great TOAD/family car.
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11-24-2008, 02:46 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Gretna Ne
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Reply </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Steve
I like the Jeep Cherokee Sport, tow's 4 down, 1990's run from 3 to 5 Thousand. I put the base plate on myself. We like it, hauls five and 4 wheel drive. good luck. Lued
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11-28-2008, 04:53 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blue Water Isles, Michigan, USA
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Take a look at the Chevrolet HHR great little car that seats five.
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2003 Itasca Sunrise 36M-F53 HHR toad
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11-28-2008, 05:41 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Back in Philly for the fall heading to Sunshine before the snow flies
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Lued:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Reply </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Steve
I like the Jeep Cherokee Sport, tow's 4 down, 1990's run from 3 to 5 Thousand. I put the base plate on myself. We like it, hauls five and 4 wheel drive. good luck. Lued </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
If I were looking for a low cost toad the Cherokee would be my choice. Easy to work on plenty of parts and aftermarket accessories available at reasonable prices. Cons, big guys find the seat a little thin in padding a shoulder room can get tight with 5 adults. But one that has been reasonably maintained and rust free should prove to be a good choice.
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11-28-2008, 10:05 AM
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Member
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Location: Maryville,TN
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We have a Ford Edge AWD. We love it and you don't have to do anything special to tow it.
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11-28-2008, 11:01 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: Sammamish, WA
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">We have a Ford Edge AWD. We love it and you don't have to do anything special to tow it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
We have a Ford Escape Hybrid AWD. We love it and you don't have to do anything special to tow it.
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11-28-2008, 07:22 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: Pensacola, Florida
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">In addition to what Dirk posted, consider purchasing a tow vehicle that works best for your family in the stand alone configuration. The vehicle should meet your family's needs when it is not being towed. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Good advice from Dirk & Gary. Get one that fits and is comfortable. I'm one of those persons that tries a vehicle on rather than try it out.
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12-09-2008, 05:58 PM
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Senior Member
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I just weighed my friends 07 Ford F 150 crew cab and its weight was 5200lbs. I know thats 2oolbs over the maximum tow limit. I know its a bit big to tow behind my motorhome but do you see any problems doing it? Would this put a strain on my engine and trans. I have a family of five and when i get to my desination i like to have a big vehicle to drive in. The other car i was looking at is a Toyota 4 runner i know it weighs less but i dont know its weight.
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12-10-2008, 02:01 AM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Savage, MD
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Do NOT get the I4 Vue. It is a dog of a car. Way under powered and only has a 4 speed transmission married up to it. Sometimes it shifts down to 2nd on a moderate hill at 65 or 70 mph.
We had an '04 Vue with V6 and really loved it. It was totaled in a rear end, so moved to the '08. What a mistake!
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2005 Sea Breeze 8341 on W-22 Chassis
2008 Saturn Vue I-4
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