Towing question…

[kevinyeamans]

Just had a blue ox alpha 2 installed with a blue ox baseplate on my 2014 crv. Using an MG braking system. Here is my question for the veteran towers. How much fuel do you keep in your toad when towing it? Do you consider a full tank to be a safety issue or a weight problem? Thanks

[Newmar2856]

On our longer trips I fill the tank on the toad before we leave just in case we break down and we need it to run for parts or assistance.

I’m not worried about the weight since I weighed it fully loaded with fuel and the other items we put in the truck when we tow it and we are under the limit for our hitch and motorhome.

[Craig1960]

I always keep at least a 1/2 tank in case something happens and I need to use the Jeep to get somewhere. The little extra weight of a full tank won't even be noticeable.

[Isaac-1]

I don't pay any attention to it, gasoline weighs about 6 pounds per gallon, few cars have more than a 15 gallon tank, so worst case we are talking less than 100 pounds of weight.

[thegats1]

Like other posters have said, I keep plenty of fuel in the toad in case we break down, and we need transportation. Of course extra weight will cause your fuel efficiency to drop, but I can't imagine it will be by much or even noticeable. As long as you're within the coach's tow rating and GCWR, I would keep it fueled up.

[dezolen]

Originally Posted by thegats1

Like other posters have said, I keep plenty of fuel in the toad in case we break down, and we need transportation. Of course extra weight will cause your fuel efficiency to drop, but I can't imagine it will be by much or even noticeable. As long as you're within the coach's tow rating and GCWR, I would keep it fueled up.

It’s not a question of if the coach breaks down but when? Always have full tank on toad.

[Sbrownstein]

My hitch capacity is close to the limit with a Buick enclave. As such, I try to watch everything in the TOAD, including gas.

Now, unless you are travelling along the the Alaska highway, hard to believe that a TOAD with 1/4 tank won't get you to a gas station...easily!

[boomersooner]

I have traveled with my F150 (36 gallon tank) full and with 1/4 tank. As others stated should have enough gas for whatever you anticipate either enroute or at your destination.

[Isaac-1]

Originally Posted by Sbrownstein

My hitch capacity is close to the limit with a Buick enclave. As such, I try to watch everything in the TOAD, including gas.

Now, unless you are travelling along the the Alaska highway, hard to believe that a TOAD with 1/4 tank won't get you to a gas station...easily!

My gut feeling is if it is that close then you are towing too heavy of car, I am amazed how much easier it is for us to tow our 2,300 pound Toyota Yaris vs our 4,300 pound Jeep Cherokee with our coach which has a 5,000 pound tow rating. With the Yaris I need the rear view camera on to KNOW it is back there, with the Jeep there is never any doubt.

[kevinyeamans]

Originally Posted by Isaac-1

My gut feeling is if it is that close then you are towing too heavy of car, I am amazed how much easier it is for us to tow our 2,300 pound Toyota Yaris vs our 4,300 pound Jeep Cherokee with our coach which has a 5,000 pound tow rating. With the Yaris I need the rear view camera on to KNOW it is back there, with the Jeep there is never any doubt.

Well, I’m rated at 10000 for towing and it’s a CR-v. I might be good!

Thanks!

[kevinyeamans]

Originally Posted by Newmar2856

On our longer trips I fill the tank on the toad before we leave just in case we break down and we need it to run for parts or assistance.

I’m not worried about the weight since I weighed it fully loaded with fuel and the other items we put in the truck when we tow it and we are under the limit for our hitch and motorhome.

Thanks

[B52Rnav]

You will never know that the CRV is behind you. We tow '14 CRV and had blow out on CRV a few years ago - never noticed until passing motorists flagged us down. By time we stopped, tire on CRV was shredded. Thank you to those who stopped to help. Yes, we now have a TPMS.

[Crasher]

The amount of fuel in your toad should be the least of your concerns while traveling in a MH with a toad behind. It makes no difference until you run out on a side trip.

[deckape]

Originally Posted by Isaac-1

I don't pay any attention to it, gasoline weighs about 6 pounds per gallon, few cars have more than a 15 gallon tank, so worst case we are talking less than 100 pounds of weight.

Have a CRV and tow it full . That extra 100 pounds is my beer .