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Hi all, I’m entering year 2 of class C life and want to add to our adventures by taking our kayaks on some trips. We tow a Honda Element behind our 31 foot Forester LE Class C. I have Yakima J style roof mounts for our 2 kayaks (each weight 35ish pounds). We tow with a Blue Ox towing kit. I...

I pull a Chevy Colorado behind my motorhome. It's a 4x4 and I enjoy getting off of the road a little bit (ok, tiny bit- think: giant sissy). But I wouldn't mind some more aggressive tires now that it's time to replace what I've got going on. BUT- I also have a wife who is very noise and ride...

I just bought a new ford ranger 4x4 to replace an old jeep liberty toad. Have any of you towing rangers bought an aftermarket bumper with D ring holes that you can tow by? Something like this picture? I'd like to do that and not buy new brackets/base plate.

Good afternoon everyone. I’m pondering getting a vehicle to tow behind our motorhome and heard that setting one up is expensive. What equipment would I need to get and is it something I can install myself?

Since the newest thread for this question is 7 years old since the last post, I am opening a new thread for this question. I have a 2018 Thor ACE 30.3 on a Ford F53 chassis. Towing a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with a factory installed TPMS system, First question, which TPMS system would work...

I'm looking at buying a Chevy Equinox to replace my old Honda CRV. I'm confused about what can be towed. I'd prefer to get something in the 2018 - 2020 range hopefully with a bigger motor option like the 2.0. In 2022 they only offer the 1.5. I've been reading owners manuals and the 2018 & 2019...

Toad :: 2022 Forest River 19FDS (2022-09-15 11:27:08)

Have towed without issue, Chevy Sonic, for two seasons. Then, switched to HHR. Got the "death wobble" several times on every trip, usually through construction areas or angled RR crossings. Was ready to pull the trigger on a Chevy Equinox until did research and discovered multiple posts about...

So the wife and I have a new to us 2016 Forester 3011 DS and trying to figure out what car we want to tow behind that would work good for us. We have a 2019 Ford Explorer 3.5 and 1985 Jeep CJ which both can be flat towed, but I wanted to know what the rest of you are flat towing and why you...

All, Could not seem to find info on this. I am researching Toads and the Chevy Equinox states the battery must be charged while towing. We are looking to have a Blue Ox system installed, Obviously I have no idea how it works but Im sure there needs to be power run. Is it possible to...

My TOAD has the US Gear Unified Tow Brake model UTB 1000. It was worked prefectly all these years. Now it needs a new break away switch and the entire unit has been discontinued and parts are almost nonexistent. A call to US Gear at 928-782-3611 goes to a vm at some other company so I suspect...

So in a campground with a pull-through, reasonably level site, is it necessary to disconnect your tow car before auto leveling? I sure don't want to mess up my expensive BlueOx system (or RV frame) in any way. I assume that if I know the spot to be very level and don't choose to activate my...

Saw this cool setup on 77N in NC yesterday. When I first saw it as I was getting on 77 I thought someone had broken down and the flatbed was towing there trailer. When I got closer I saw it was a modified pickup with a small car towing his RV. Nice idea has a nice big tag along with a good tow...

Curious what everyone is using for a protective shield to protect the Toad from rocks and debris kicking up off the road? The Blue Ox Kar Guard looks interesting.

Hello, I want to pull an aluminum fishing boat behind my Jeep toad behind a Dynamax Europa. I have the Roadmaster toad setup with brakes. I have not found any information in my state of Kentucky on legalities of this. Anyone ever try this ? Thanks!

Hello all! We just dropped a boatload of money to switch from a tow dolly set up to four flat. This was supposed to be easier but not so much. We have a 2013 Fiat. When we picked it up from install, the tech said the ignition must be in the accessory position. I thought this was to prevent the...

Hi all! I am very soon to become an owner of a FR Georgetown 36D7.My first ever RV. Before i do something stupid, am I correct that GCWR - GVWR = weight of toad + all the food and clothes , etc. I will load in the RV? With that in mind… do any of you have anything to help me decide what might...

Looking for a tow system, would like to hear from the Honda fit tow owners that are happy with their systems. What brand of tow system? And electrical hook ups for lights, and anything else I am missing? I am towing with our Sunseeker 27' Ford E450 V10. Thank you.

I’ve searched the forum and came up blank on this one, any trick or tip would be appreciated. The base plate on the Sonic I tow is pretty close to the ground so I have a drop receiver on the FR3 to keep it fairly level so the car doesn’t try to climb or dive when braking. This has worked...

I have a 24 ft. sunseeker, 2018, what is its max towing weight?

I have a 2882s with a receiver. My pulling vehicle Cale is a 2018 Ram 3500 diesel. What I would like to know is can I pull my 2000 TJ behind the fifth wheel? I was looking at a Smittybuilt tow bar for this. I do realize you can only triple in some states. I looked at all of the towing specs...

Howdy, So its all new to me. After I hook up the jeep to MH (cables blah blah blah) and I place the tranny in neutral and hook up the brake system what happens next? Do the front wheels get locked in place? Do they turn as I turn? Can we start a TV series "As the Toad Turns?" Thanks, you guys...

I’ve recently purchased a Jeep Liberty as a toad, I equipped it with a Blue Ox tow system and Patriot 3 breaking. The owners manual in the Jeep describes the process of making it towable and to disconnect the negative battery cable. My question is how will the breaking system get power? And do...

Hello fellow campers... Looking for a inexpensive camera setup to watch my toad as I motor down the highway. Anybody have any recommendations? Greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Geo George & Casey 2015 Georgetown XL 369 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

I've been trying to figure out a toad for an upcoming motorhome transition. I really need a truck because of the whole sewer bladder and my wife being present for one of the worst accidents I had with it. I'm considering a 2018-2020 F150 or Ram/Chevy 1500. I think they need to be 4x4 to be...