Class A without a vehicle in tow

[UFO Pilot]

We still consider ourselves to be tourists and not campers. When we get to our RV Park we set up and then use the Toad to explore and sight see. We have also had 5 break downs on the road and thankfully had the Toad so we weren't stuck in a repair shop sitting in the RV. I can't see being without a Toad for our style of RV'ing.

[Xman11]

Originally Posted by bluepill

My Yamaha WR250R comes along whether it's the MH or the Trailer.






For our big trip (see sig line below) we did pull a toad because we would stay in an area for 2 to 4 weeks. The MH was the Mother Ship, and stayed at the campground while we used the toad to explore the area, taking day trips of up to 250 miles a day.

Same here. Husband brings a dual sport and we use enterprise if we need a car. However, we are currently shopping for a jeep to tow, and the jeep will carry the sport.

[SuperGewl]

Originally Posted by RVandbike

For the past several years my wife and I have enjoyed our travel trailer, or actually a new one every 3 or 4 years. We are considering a move to a motorhome in the 35' range. We would like to totally get away from towing anything. Are there other RV people that have the same attitude? How do you cope without a separate vehicle? Our trips to date have been regional and a week or less.

Enterprise Rental Car, they will pick you up. The other option is motorcycle on a lift, bicycles, LIFT/UBER, walk, and scooter or anything else you can think of.

[docj]

Originally Posted by UFO Pilot

We still consider ourselves to be tourists and not campers. When we get to our RV Park we set up and then use the Toad to explore and sight see.

Totally agree! The last thing I want to do is go to an RV park and just stay there. Most of our stops are associated with places where there are things we want to see. Lots of those things are in places where there are no convenient rental car companies. For example, going through Oregon later this summer we're spending the night at a CG that has ~5 sites so we can go the next day to the John Day Fossil Bed National Monument which is located in the middle of nowhere in Eastern OR. I don't want to make my stop there contingent on whether or not the National Monument has RV parking; some do and some don't.

Similarly, we're spending a week in the vicinity of Crater Lake. We plan on going from our site to the Lake on several days. I have no idea if a rental car would be available and, again, I don't want to condition my visit to the availability of a car. And, as for the person who suggested Uber, you have to be kidding!

[Ret.LEO]

Not having a toad would turn the MH into a boat anchor for me. We're looking at Class C's, it will have a toad behind it when we do it. Due to physical limitations walking the distance from parking area's for MH would usually be undoable for me.
With a toad it can have a handicap plate which gets me into a easier to walk distances to my destination. It would also provide some space for storing extra fuel, tools, etc etc.

[Dcbenny]

Originally Posted by FormerBoater

Most will opine that they would not consider not towing.


In 9 years we have never towed.


Enterprise has always picked us up if we needed a smaller vehicle.


Set yourself free---it will work out just fine.

[TeJay]

As stated by many it's a matter of how you like to travel. One consideration not mentioned. You said you were looking at a 35' MH. They will have the 22.5" tires which require special tools (450 ft lb torque wrench) to change. Most MH's these days don't come with a spare tire either.

If/when you need to replace a tire you are at the mercy of the time of day and time of week it happens. Without a TOAD you are stuck. At least if you have a TOAD you can take your flat to be fixed, if you can get it off.

We've traveled many, many miles with no tire issues. We'll deal with it when it does. Life is still about choices.

[glarnold]

One way to know for sure. For a few months, as you go out, vow not to unhitch the truck from the trailer. Go to the store, go sight-seeing, take the truck towing the trailer. You'll soon know whether you want to be without a toad. JMO

[RVPioneer]

Originally Posted by TeJay

As stated by many it's a matter of how you like to travel. One consideration not mentioned. You said you were looking at a 35' MH. They will have the 22.5" tires which require special tools (450 ft lb torque wrench) to change. Most MH's these days don't come with a spare tire either.

If/when you need to replace a tire you are at the mercy of the time of day and time of week it happens. Without a TOAD you are stuck. At least if you have a TOAD you can take your flat to be fixed, if you can get it off.

We've traveled many, many miles with no tire issues. We'll deal with it when it does. Life is still about choices.

With or without a toad, that is wheee a Roadside assistance policy comes into play.

[markminnc]

I’m on my second class a motorhome and I’ve never towed. I do carry my bike in the basement and I’m hoping to buy an electric folding bike next week that will also fit into my basement.

Over the years I’ve rented a car several times and I have taken a taxi a dozen times or so. I think a big consideration is what types of things you will be doing while camping. I typically choose spots at the attraction I am after like a hiking trail, lake, river, bike trail, or just a natural setting.

Maneuvering a 40’ coach is as much as I want to deal with especially in an older state park with windy twisty roads and small sites. I see 45’ coaches towing toads almost everywhere and I know it can be done. For me the maneuverability lost with a toad is not worth the added convenience. (I do know this puts me in the minority).

[Cacique]

Originally Posted by Zman1403

We take bikes. We also use Uber. So far the most we have paid for Uber is $7.00. For us it is more cost effective since we are not full time. We are only running about 10 days a month now. Uber usually comes in under 5 minutes. Our Xterra would be an issue to tow.

Why?
I tow my Xterra with no problem. What is the issue. Unless your unit does not nave the capability then the problem is no the xterra

[dsurette]

We rented from Enterprise for many years before deciding to tow. Having to schedule our arrival and departure times for whenever Enterprise was open was quite a pain. Some of the offices closed early on Saturday and most of them closed all day Sunday. Airport locations were the exception but they didn't deliver or pick up. We also had to find campgrounds close enough to an Enterprise office, or any other car rental company, so that we could get a car. Towing solved all of those problems.

[davismills]

Originally Posted by brentclemson

I’ve always thought a light motorcycle would be a great option. Maybe a dual sport, supermoto, electric even? Any feedback of those who do this?

+1. Would love to hear about folks trying this option. I've considered it, but never pulled the trigger. Our toad (Honda CRV) is not difficult to connect to our RV and my wife really likes using the toad for day trips.

[brentclemson]

Originally Posted by davismills

+1. Would love to hear about folks trying this option. I've considered it, but never pulled the trigger. Our toad (Honda CRV) is not difficult to connect to our RV and my wife really likes using the toad for day trips.

I have a friend with a Zero DS. Weighs 317 pounds and could recharge overnight. Would be a good option if we didn’t have a 2 year old...