Artie322
New Jersey
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Once upon a time I hauled a TT that I could leave at a site and drive away in the van to go sightseeing, shopping, etc.
I just purchased a MH and am wondering about the possibilities of getting a small car to tow. Any thoughts/suggestions/cautions/words of wisdom?
Reggie
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Agrnbrt
NJ, U.S.A.
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Artie we all need some more info to help. Things like what type of MH, what engine is in it, towing capacity, do you want to tow 4 down or with a dolly, how many people you want the toad to carry on the norm? All that comes into play. Please give us some more info so we can help you out.
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JFG
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all jeeps except patriot, Chevy Colbolt, HHR, and Malibu. Pontiac G6, Saturn Aura and Vue, Honda CRV. These are all automatics and are 4 down towable.
Fred
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bagman
Wyandotte, Michigan
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All Saturns can be flat towed. Bagman.
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jauguston
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Suzuki Samurai, Sidekick - Geo Tracker-same as Sidekick. Light weight, my Samurai weights 2140 pounds, and tow four down without modification. Oh and they are fun!
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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Motorhome Magazine's Dingy towing guide will help ya!
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Artie322
New Jersey
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I have a 2009 Coachmen Freelander 2130QB-C on a 2008 Chevy C-3500 Express cutaway chassis, 6.0 liter (gas), 3,000 lb. towing hitch. 1 to 3 passengers, up to 4 dogs (1 whippet, 30# + 3 IGs, 10#-15#).
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keith and sharon
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Just bought a Hybrid Escape, owners manual said it can be towed all 4 down up to 75mph
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ron.dittmer
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How many people does the tow vehicle need to accommodate?
Our 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder is as small and light weight as you can get, but it is only a two seater. It is towed with all wheels on the street. It tracks very well. It weighs a mere 2100 pounds so we don't have secondary braking on the car. Roadmaster sells a tow bar for it. The tow bar and Falcon-II hitch kit together cost around $1000, and I installed it all myself to save money. It is a very fun vehicle to sight-see in and it gets 32mpg around town. The mpg lost in towing the MR2 is made up when driving it.
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Dingy towing a red Toyota MR2 Spyder
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Dakzuki
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jauguston wrote:Suzuki Samurai, Sidekick - Geo Tracker-same as Sidekick. Light weight, my Samurai weights 2140 pounds, and tow four down without modification. Oh and they are fun!
Jim
Another vote for Samurai. I don't tow it yet but am considering it. I stripped all the carpet and rear seats so it's more of a hauler of stuff. Very utilitarian.
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