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Old 05-12-2010, 07:46 PM   #1
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Tow Vehicle for Motor Home

Does anyone have a recommendation for a tow vehicle for a 30ft Land Yacht Motor Home?
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Old 05-12-2010, 07:48 PM   #2
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Welcome to the forums.
Do you want to tow the motor home are you looking to tow something behind it? That would be referred to as a toad.
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Old 05-12-2010, 08:33 PM   #3
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Welcome to the forums,
Are you meaning travel trailer, instead of motor home?
I would be looking at a 3/4 ton minimum, truck or suv. I would prefer diesel to run a rig that size. But that's just personal preference. A big gasser will do it well also.
I'm sure you will get a lot of good advice from our local tow vehicle enthusiasts.

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Old 05-12-2010, 09:28 PM   #4
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My first choice would be a Fit but to low to get in and out off, so moving up a little the most popular toad from Honda is the CRV. When I decide we can't use the pickup for bikes, kayaks and hauling around the property, I will switch to the CRV. All Honda's even the automatics can be towed.
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Old 05-13-2010, 02:34 PM   #5
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This 1999 Land Yacht is a 31 ft. Motor Home and not a trailer. So looking to pull a "toad". We have heard Honda CRVs are best option or Saturn, but they are out of business now.
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Old 05-13-2010, 06:27 PM   #6
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Do you mean TOWED?

How 'bout a Mini Cooper? Looks good. I don't know what you call the vehicle you pull behind a motor home. How 'bout "Second Place". LOL
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Old 05-13-2010, 06:40 PM   #7
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Motorhome magazine produces a annual listing of towable vehicles.

http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/output.cfm?ID=2450071

I believe this is based on official info from MFGs.

Remco has additional information and products to help with towing of vehicles.

http://www.remcotowing.com/
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Old 05-14-2010, 10:01 PM   #8
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Suzuki Vitara is a common one too...
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Old 05-17-2010, 11:18 AM   #9
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I tow a 2003 Honda Pilot behind my 310 and before the Pilot I towed a CR-V. Don't forget the auxillary brake for the towed vehicle. I personally use the Brake Buddy but there are lots of others out there.

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Old 05-26-2010, 05:52 PM   #10
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We tow a '99 Suzuki Vitara 4X4. Has a neutral in the transfer case. The car has 164000 miles on it plus over 40000 on the tow bar. Bought it new because: 1) Automatic, so wife can drive it; 2) 2300 pounds, close to the 2000 pound tow limit of the Silver Bullet; 3) My bicycle would fix inside. The tag is 'IFOLORV' just so I remember which order they go in:<)
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Old 05-27-2010, 07:05 AM   #11
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We usually tow my Wife's VW Jedda. We use a tow dolly though and have towed my Explorer and even my Corvette in the past.
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We tow a 1976 Porsche 912E behind our 1986 345. The car weighs 2100# so the motorhome does not even know it's there.
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Old 06-19-2010, 07:03 PM   #13
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Toads

If you don't mind a standard transmission, there are many choices.
If your other half insists on an automatic (because it's her daily driver when not being towed) choices ar limited.
1. Lighter is always better because Airstreams motor homes don't have great towing capacity.
2. Honda an Saturn have automatic transmissions, towable at highway speeds all day without the additon of a transmission pump. (Extra expense)
3. If you can tow a stick shift, look for one under 2000 pounds to avoid
the necessity of an additional braking system (Another additional expense)
4. To add to you enjoymnet factor I recommend an old Porsche or VW
Beetle. Light and fun and I guarantee people will seek you out where ever you go to tell you their Poesche or VW stories. Yes they are collectible and you'll find lots of exciting old car events to visit in your Airstream and your unique toad.
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We have a Mazda Miata that we would like to tow but we have dog too so we're thinking of getting another vehicle. Really would like it to be drop top cuz they are such a blast to drive. Would consider a Jeep Wrangler to accomodate the dog. Think an AS MH would mind that?
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Toad, Towing options

For those who might have the desire to find and use an older vehicle in excellent condition, the early SIDKICK's offer, 4x4, soft top, light weight, simplicity in maintenance, good visibility with the vehicle height and size of windows, and is just the ideal "TOAD" for taking with you to see all the wonderful sights in North America.
There are fewer of these available as time goes by, but if you find a good one, don't pass it by without consideration.

Everything you need to know is posted @ http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238...ick-71116.html
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I just saw this thread for the first time, today. We have a 2005 LYG 30' SO and tow a Jeep Wrangler 2 Door. It tows well and comes in well under the 4000# limit of the newer LY's. Looks good, too! Good luck.
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I just saw this thread for the first time, today. We have a 2005 LYG 30' SO and tow a Jeep Wrangler 2 Door. It tows well and comes in well under the 4000# limit of the newer LY's. Looks good, too! Good luck.
After reinforcing the hitch, we tow a 2004 Honda Pilot behind our 310. Only time we know it is behind is climbing. We have a Brake Buddy to help during downhills and for safety. Tows 4 down like a dream.
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Toad "4 Down" Knowledge Bank

Some hints on towing a 4 down toad.

1: Do some research.
2: Occasionally look in the mirror.
3: Ask yourself, "ARE YOU QUALIFIED TO BE ON THE ROAD?"
4: Consider purchasing a boat instead.



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Hands down, my choice would be a VW/Audi product of some kind with a manual transmission. The Golf/Jetta/Beetle/TT platform cars (yes, they are all the same car underneath) tow very nicely with all four wheels down. There are also enough body style and engine variations to suit just about any taste. Everything from wagons to roadsters with a choice of engines ranging from ultra economical diesels to some fire-breathing gas burners that rival the power of a V8. However, a jeep wrangler would be my choice if I had plans to leave the pavement behind or if I were forced to buy an automatic transmission. 4x4 transfer case can be put in neutral so the transmission is completely out of the loop.
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Some hints on towing a 4 down toad.

1: Do some research.
2: Occasionally look in the mirror.
3: Ask yourself, "ARE YOU QUALIFIED TO BE ON THE ROAD?"
4: Consider purchasing a boat instead.



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My first toad was a old Subaru 4X4. Turn a shape corner with a good bump in it, would cause the front wheels to go all the way and wouldn't recover. I had to bungee the steering wheel to the seat then sometimes it would still turn on me. When it happened, I would have to stop, run back, straighten the wheels, run back to the RV and drive off. Other than that, was a great toad till it died and went to the junk yard.
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