mickmeister
wisconsin
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We are new to motorhome camping. Most of our camping has been in campgrounds in Wisconsin using a towable camper. Just purchased a 30' pace arrow. We have two daughters (ages 9 and 10) and we would like to explore the country (especially the west,yellowstone,grand canyon,badlands....etc). The girls are pretty low key and do not really need the campground activities. We would like to stay at some of the National State Forest campgrounds and other possible campgrounds that are more quiet or just boondock. After saying all of that would parking the motorhome and doing the sightseeing in a toad (looking at a jeep wrangler)be worthwhile or just use the motorhome?I realize that relying on the motorhome to sight see will obviously limit us but is there enough sights to see or would we see alot more using the jeep? I know this question(s)covers a lot of different circumstances but your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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TexasShadow
Spring Branch, TX USA
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in my opinion, you'll use the toad a lot.
there are many scenic roads and highways that will be much more enjoyable if you're
driving a car or pickup.
but take a test trip without one, first.
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blocker4243
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We camp in the boonies most of the time and have a wrangler. I would not leave home with out it. Best of both worlds. Road and off road.
We have a 38 foot Dutch Star and its just to big to drive around and sight see.
Gary
Last winter, we spent over 90 days on the road and put about 6000 miles on the jeep in addition to the 5000 miles on the motor home.
My Jeep is noisy and drives like a lumber wagon, but what a ball.
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elh0146
Sioux Falls, SD
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Get a toad.
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4runnerguy
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mickmeister wrote:The girls are pretty low key and do not really need the campground activities. I applaud you for this. It bugs me when people ask for CG recommendations and they have to have a pool for the kids. Nature provides so many forms of entertainment - I'm glad your girls take advantage of this.
A toad helps you get around easier and often parking in some of the NP's is severely limited for larger RV's at some scenic area parking lots. One downside to a toad is the need for a larger parking pad that will hold both vehicles. In many NP CG's there isn't really any type of overflow parking near the campground and they can be particular about having your vehicles off the pad or protruding where it's not supposed to.
Ken & Allison
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PhilipB
MO
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Last year we went west to Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, etc. Most of the motorhomes without toads were rental class c's in the 25' range.
By the fact that we have a 5er we always have a toad and like it.
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armadillo 17
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We use a 30' Motorhome with a toad now. But for the first 2 years, we did without. Some trips we rented a car, sometimes we just drove the motorhome around. Tried the tow dolly route. It was okay, but a PITA for me to insert the tilt pin on the dolly. It always kept us on edge, towing a car that was just strapped to the dolley.
We then bought a toad, and I can't imagine going anywhere without it.
Jon in S/W Ohio
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TJ&R
Oklahoma
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We have visited a lot of National Parks and always had a toad. I would recommend a toad as some of the roads were not real friendly for a large Class A.
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mickmeister
wisconsin
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Thanks for the great tips. Your advice was great. Now i am on the search for a jeep wrangler to be my toad.
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TJDave
Eastern WA
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We love our Jeep. We take it everywhere and go everywhere with it when we get there. If you are looking for an automatic vehicle, the Jeeps part time 4wd system is perfect for flat towing without any needed doohickeys to make it work. Flat towing instructions are included in the owners manual. Happy camping and Jeep hunting.
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