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07-29-2011, 03:59 PM
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Jeep Patriot
In our search for a reasonably priced small SUV with minimal limits and procedures we have narrowed our search to: - Honda CRV
- Jeep Patriot
- Mazda Tribute
The Jeep seems the most reasonable and according the 2010 Dinghy Towing Guide has no limits or start/shift requirements.
Any one out there pulling a Patriot or have any other advice?
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07-29-2011, 04:33 PM
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Freightliner Owners Club
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Providing the Patriot is a manual transmission you are OK to tow 4 down. This is per the 2010 owners manual that you can download from Jeep.com.
Automatic can't be towed 4 down or on a tow dolly.
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'17 Winnebago View 24V, '02 R-Vision B+
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07-29-2011, 06:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVThere
Providing the Patriot is a manual transmission you are OK to tow 4 down. This is per the 2010 owners manual that you can download from Jeep.com.
Automatic can't be towed 4 down or on a tow dolly.
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Bummer!
Didn't catch that the Auto Patriot wouldn't work.
It's amazing how few small SUV's there really are that are easily towable.
Any thoughts/experience with the Mazda Tribute?
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07-29-2011, 08:49 PM
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No experience with the Mazda.
I tow a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee for 3 years now and it has been a dream. Just pop the transfer case into neutral and away you go. Mine GC is the diesel version so I still get 24 mpg.
My brother in law tows a Ford Escape (manual transmission) and loves that too.
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'07 Winnebago Tour 40TD, 400hp Cummins
'17 Winnebago View 24V, '02 R-Vision B+
RVing for 20 years & 200,000+ miles
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07-29-2011, 09:10 PM
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I noticed the Honda CR-V is first on your list. I have towed CR-V's about 115,000 miles without any problems and they make great daily drives too.
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07-29-2011, 09:17 PM
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Ditto on the CR-V hands down IMHO
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07-30-2011, 11:35 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by njs42
Ditto on the CR-V hands down IMHO
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Yep, easy decision, can't go wrong with a CRV.
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07-31-2011, 08:39 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Mazda Tribute is a clone of Fords Escape. The 4x4's will be towable. Be sure to check the owners manual first.
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