Towing behind your motorhome
Many RVers who travel with motorhomes pull along a car, SUV or small truck. These towables are typically referred to as dinghies or toads. We like the sticker found on many of these vehicles' back bumpers: "I go where I am toad." In this blog, we'll review vehicles suitable for towing behind an RV, and we'll keep you up-to-date on the latest news about dinghy towing.
posted by RVer at
4:39 PM
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I towed a Jeep Liberty to Alaska in 2004 over 15,000 miles. It was a 4 wheel drive automatic with manual tranfer case worked out very well.
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Anonymous, at 4:08 PM
We have been towing a 2000 VW Beetle (manual transmission & front wheel drive) behind our motorhome. We love it!
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Anonymous, at 7:28 PM
We have been towing a 2005 Avalanche 4-wheel drive behind our motor home (10,000 lbs. cap.) and it is very easy to hook up and shift the transfer case from the dash.
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Bruce & Judy, at 1:25 PM
We towed a 2004 Honda Element behind our motorhome for about 20,000 miles in 2005. In addition we put another 21,000 miles on the Element during that time. We found the car easy to tow, and very good for getting around the backroads wherever we went. Unfortunately, Honda did not approve flat towing these vehicles in the following model years, hopefully they'll recognize the opportunity they're missing!
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Steve, at 8:45 PM
I used to pull a 2005 Malibou behind a 2006 Itasca Suncruiser; Until the bank caught up with me. But it worked and was fun.
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Anonymous, at 11:46 AM
I've towed my Jeep Cherokee over 20 thousand miles behind my Winne Vectra. I also went to Alaska through Canada via the Alaska Highway. Never a problem. I call the Winne the "Turtle", carrying its home on its back, and of course, the Jeep is "Toad". Always nice to have transportation without breaking camp.
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Anonymous, at 5:54 PM
I have towed my 1995 GMC Yukon just over 75,000 miles now and have driven it another 130,000 miles. Only trouble from towing is that the front Brakes and rotors pickup so much trash that they don't last long. Average is about 25,000 miles( my Chevy 2500 PU has 118,000 miles and never had brakes) so it not my driving. After towing all day the yukon brakes will smell bad for 10 or so miles from all the trash/dirt.
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Boat Driver, at 1:53 PM
Has anyone towed a 2001 Toyota 4Runner (automatic, 4x4) with all four on the ground and the rear driveshaft disconnected? Any problems? I was told leave it in 2 high, with the transmission in park. Would greatly appreciate any comments or experience with this combo, Thanks!
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Anonymous, at 5:11 PM
I have a 1998 Chev Suburban K2500 that I am pulling behind a Class A Motorhome within towing weight capacities. MY PROBLEM IS A TRACKING ONE. When I am turning at slow speeds the Suburban front wheels try to go in opposite directions, become cocked and drug. I do not have this problem with a 2005 Chev Thaoe
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JPParish, at 7:21 AM
I have towed a 2004 4 runner automatic trans. with a remco driveshaft disconnect . No problems. Working the bugs out of a brake buddy vantage due to the electronic brake assist.
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Anonymous, at 5:45 PM
hi, any input on towing a 99 Toyota Rav4 pushbutton 4x4 with manual tranny? Behind a n rv with towbar.
we were told to tow it all wheels down, in neutral and key turned onto accessory position, emerg brake off, of course. Thx for any inout..
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Anonymous, at 3:39 PM
I dinghy tow a 2004 4 runner automatic with a remco driveshaft disconnect. No problems. My problem is with the brake buddy vantage system and the brake assist control on the 4 runner. The b buuddy applies pressure to the pedal but with the brake assist on it is like draggig a rock behind the rv. Any thoughts on disabling the brake assist control so that the brakes act manually only. Tanks Ken
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ken, at 2:43 PM
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