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RE: honda fit automatic as a toad
I looked at the 2013 FIT to use as a toad. The dealer told me the only two Hondas approved for towing behind a motorhome this year were the FIT and the CR-V. I chose the CR-V because the FIT was just a little too small to be my only car.
Here’s a link to the 2013 FIT Owners Manual. 2013 FIT The procedure for towing behind a motor home is on page 159. It states:
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
Automatic Transmission
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
1. Check the transmission fluid level. Make sure the fluid level is
between the upper and lower marks.
2. Start the engine.
3. Depress the brake pedal. Move the shift lever through all its
positions.
4. Shift to D and hold for five seconds, then to N. Let the engine
run for three minutes, then turn it off.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY Make sure the steering
wheel does not lock.
7. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power
sockets. This can prevent the battery from running down.
Manual Transmission
1. Shift to N.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY. Make sure the steering
wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power
sockets. This can prevent the battery from running down.
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Finally Time
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04/14/13 11:57am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Towed Vehicles
I'm just going through setting up my Honda CRV, AWD & automatic, to tow. It is ok'ed by the manufacturer to tow 4 down without modification. I need to have the coach wired for lights, etc. hookup. Then the car needs a baseplate, tow-bar, and brake setup. After getting five estimates, I found the cost of all this ranges from a low of $2,300 for a Ready Brute Elite (towbar and surge brake combined) to $4,000 for Roadmaster All Terrain Tow bars & baseplate and Invisibrake system.
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Finally Time
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04/03/13 08:08am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Parks set up for camping with friends?
Rising River RV Park in Winston, OR has some river front sites set up with utilities on both sides so you can pick whichever side you want to hookup. Most of the motorhomes drive in and enjoy the view through the windshield.
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Finally Time
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04/02/13 06:51pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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Another Ready Brute Elite Question
In response to one of my questions Alfred622 said
I have two heavy duty bungee cords that secure the ReadyBrute towbar to the MH when moving the MH without the toad connected. We do this for short distances only.
Doesn't the Ready Brute fold up aginst the motorhome and latch there so it doesn't have to be removed when there is no toad?
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Finally Time
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04/01/13 07:21am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Best brake system for new MH
Thanks for the info. Since I also need tow bars sounds like the Ready Brute Elite might be it. I just posted a question about it.
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Finally Time
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03/30/13 07:50pm |
Dinghy Towing
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Ready Brute Elite Question
Most of the people replying to my brake question liked the Ready Brake system. I also need tow bars, so I am guessing the Ready Brute Elite would be the best. My question is: I am a solo RV'r, is the tow bar easy for one person to hook up? especially if the toad and MH are not alligned well. Some of my friends say the Roadmaster All Terrian is easier.
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Finally Time
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03/30/13 07:47pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Yosemite via CA 41 w/29ft. travel trailer??
I go to Yosemite a couple of times a year. Should be no problem with highway 41. Semi's use it highway all the time. Driving around the campgrounds should also be no problem, but backing into a lot of the sites with a 29' might be impossible. If you have your reservations, go for it.
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Finally Time
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03/29/13 07:26pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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Best brake system for new MH
The new Thor ACE 27.1 will be delivered in a couple of weeks. I'm trying to decide on the best brake system. I've read the sticky but I am still confused. I know I don't want one of the put the box on the floor and clamp to the brake pedel types. Any suggestions. Almost forgot, the toad will be a '13 Honda CRV.
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Finally Time
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03/29/13 07:09pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
You never know about dogs at the Vets. Back in the 70's we had a German Shepherd which had been trained as a military Sentry Dog. She would charge into gun fire, take on a gang of Harley riders, but open the door to the Vet's office and she would stand frozen and trembling.
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Finally Time
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03/22/13 05:32pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Loads of dental work
My ex-husband needed a great amount of dental work. We lived in Northern California at the time. We went to the University of California, San Francisco Dental School. He got state of the art dental service for about 1/3 the cost our local dentist quoted. My ex was assigned to a advanced student who did all the work with staff supervision. It did take a long time because before the student did anything he had to check with staff and have them look over the proposal then check each step. If you are near a dental school I'd check it out.
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Finally Time
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03/06/13 06:59pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Online Pharmacy's
Sorry Bumpy, you are wrong about that. The online pharmacy I use lists the drug manufacturer. The generic I use is made by a Canadian manufacturer in Canada. Did you ever take a look at where your drugs from your local pharmacy are manufactured?
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Finally Time
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02/12/13 12:09pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Online Pharmacy's
I use a Canadian mail-order pharmacy for my GERD medicine even though I have "drug insurance." The cost for the Canadian version is less than my co-pay using my US insurance. My doctor said about 25% of her patients get their prescriptions filled by Canadian Pharmacys, either online or by crossing the border. I have friends that order online from Mexico but for me that's not something I would do.
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02/08/13 11:51am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Winter Route into Yosemite...140
Compared to 41, highway 140 has fewer switchbacks, less elevation change and only one fairly long downhill grade into the park. The big tour buses and semis making deliveries use 140 all the time, no problems with the bridges. It is nearly all two lane roads. I tow with a two wheel drive V8 Explorer and prefer 140 to 41. Only problem I have ever had was in the winter when it was icy and did a little wheel spinning pulling uphill from the 4-way stop in Mariposa. Now I remember to shift into low before pulling away from the stop sign. Gas is unbelievably expensive in El Portal and is not available in the valley. I usually fill up in Catheys Valley on the way to the park.
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Finally Time
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01/05/13 12:17pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: New Shocks for '06 V8 Explorer?
Thanks for the replies. I'll stop by Les Schwab and check out their road sensing gas shocks. The new tires are definately softer. When towing I increase the pressure to 42 lbs. I don't feel out of control but I am not as relaxed as I used to be towing with the old tires.
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Finally Time
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01/02/13 10:51am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Yosemite Correct Site Size
They do state differnt lengths for motorhomes and trailers. Due to the location of rocks, trees, or sign posts it can be impossibe to back a trailer or 5th wheel into some sites that will take a larger motorhome. I watched a truck work for over a half and hour to get a fifth-wheel into a site. When he left he had to scrape a tree to get out.
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Finally Time
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01/01/13 01:22pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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New Shocks for '06 V8 Explorer?
The factory shocks are showing their age. I'm getting some bouncing, bobbing, and weaving especially when towing. I put on new Michelins and they are more "squirmey" than the old tires. I'd like to beef up the ride but don't want to turn it into a stiff truck-type ride when I'm not towing. Any suggestions as to the best shocks?
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Finally Time
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01/01/13 01:15pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Caster wheels under the rear of the trailer.
My trailer sits low. The skids dragged on my driveway pulling out and backing in. I telephoned the factory and they said they routinely cut off the skids, weld on a mounting plate and bolt on heavy duty casters. The distance from the bottom of the caster to the ground would be the same as it was for the skid. They said if I would bring the trailer in they would do it for only the cost of the pats, labor free. I was across the country from the factory so I had them ship me the plates and casters and had a local welder do the work. Never have had a problem in 18,000 miles of towing, never have bent the frame, never had the back of the trailer swing around when the casters were on the ground.
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Finally Time
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11/26/12 05:24pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Privacy
Except for banks, government, etc, who says you have to give them correct information? As it stands now I get emails from different websites wishing me a Happy Birthday on at least 30 different dates. I also reside in about 25 different cities and towns. Being retired gives a lot of time to have fun online.
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Finally Time
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11/22/12 04:34pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Another Wintterizing Question
Thanks for the comments. I'm not sure if the bottom water did drain so to quit worrying, I went to the storage lot and opened the low point drains turned the bypass valve and drained the lines again. Then turned the valve to bypass the heater, closed the low points and went through the process of pumping antifreeze through the water lines again. Peace of mind was worth the extra $6.50 for a couple more gallons of antifreeze.
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10/30/12 01:48pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Cat Door in 1/2 bath
In my stick House I put a cat flap in the door to the laundry room where I keep the litter box. The laundry room is in off the main hallway and across from the guest bathroom. I didn't want to have to leave the laundry door open all the time. To make the door look smooth from the hallway I put the cat flap locking side towards the laundry room. So far the cat hasn't locked himself in.
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Finally Time
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10/28/12 04:45pm |
RV Pet Stop
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