We really prefer to tow 4 wheels down, have been doing that since we began the class A in 97. We've toad an Acura EL, (up-scale Civic in Canada at the time), than an 03 Accord, 05 Element, now 2010 Equinox.
Other than the 2012 Equinox/Terrain, Honda CR-V, all the new small Suv's are no longer tow-able without a Tow dolly or a Remco Pump.
Really interested in the 2013 Ford Escape FWD, and 2013 Hyundai Santa-Fe FWD arriving here end of September, but both will require the Dolly or Pump.
Do not really want to go larger/heavier, or much smaller, and not a manual shifter, so what other options are other people looking at when choosing a new Toad today.
Also, I searched here and on other forums on treads relating to the Remco Pump, and there does not appear to be any failure's, albeit the 1 year warranty is a bit short considering when you install the pump on a new $$$$$ vehicle with a 5 plus years power-train warranty, the transmission warranty is basically voided the moment you install the pump.
It appears that although the Tow Dolly is add'l work to set-up/take-down, and the issue of a place to store it when parked at camp-grounds, costing up to 100.00 per month were we stay 5 months down south, it does appear to be more risk free than the Pump alternative.
Not looking for anyone to make the decision for us here, just want more input on your experience, good or bad with the Remco pump.
Thank you, Edouard.
Eugene & Stella
08 Dolphin DL35C, WH-24, Allison 6 Spd.Tranny.
2013 Kia Soul 4U.Automatic, Rental Tow Dolly for now.
FMCA 318247
You gotta go 4WD with a transfer case (and eat the MPG) or go with the Honda's. I have known several people that have used the REMCO but I am part of the "Go stock" club. It kind of sucks as while I really respect and have been treated so well by Honda's, I really would like something with a little more personality than a CRV that also got 25MPG plus. And I don't want a manual either. One thing that HAS mitigated the frustration is buying a Vespa 150 and carrying it on either the back of the CRV or the back of the motorhome. SOmetimes I miss my ole Jeep CJ-7 or TJ as a third vehicle but the MPG wasn't great and I just don't need a third vehicle hanging around.
To answer your question about the Remco pump, we towed our 2002 RAV4 for about 31,000 miles with no problems with the pump. We've so far towed our 2011 RAV4 about 7,000 miles with the same pump, again with no problems. Oh, and the 2002 is still doing just fine in it's new role as a second car, with no transmission problems except a broken a shift cable. I don't think I can blame that on having used the pump...
Chevrolet Captiva Sport coming off-lease soon. I own and pull 2010 Saturn Vuesame-same car. Nice Euro-style small SUV. More character than CRV and less money.
Edouard wrote: We really prefer to tow 4 wheels down, have been doing that since we began the class A in 97. We've toad an Acura EL, (up-scale Civic in Canada at the time), than an 03 Accord, 05 Element, now 2010 Equinox.
Other than the 2012 Equinox/Terrain, Honda CR-V, all the new small Suv's are no longer tow-able without a Tow dolly or a Remco Pump.
Really interested in the 2013 Ford Escape FWD, and 2013 Hyundai Santa-Fe FWD arriving here end of September, but both will require the Dolly or Pump.
Do not really want to go larger/heavier, or much smaller, and not a manual shifter, so what other options are other people looking at when choosing a new Toad today.
Also, I searched here and on other forums on treads relating to the Remco Pump, and there does not appear to be any failure's, albeit the 1 year warranty is a bit short considering when you install the pump on a new $$$$$ vehicle with a 5 plus years power-train warranty, the transmission warranty is basically voided the moment you install the pump.
It appears that although the Tow Dolly is add'l work to set-up/take-down, and the issue of a place to store it when parked at camp-grounds, costing up to 100.00 per month were we stay 5 months down south, it does appear to be more risk free than the Pump alternative.
Not looking for anyone to make the decision for us here, just want more input on your experience, good or bad with the Remco pump.
Thank you, Edouard.
I just bought a 2012 Grand Vitara L series.They come pretty much loaded,They are towed with NO modifications and NO use of battery etc
Switch TC to neutral and tow.
You can Buy this great great SUV for $27500 cash no trade
Very Very well made suv 4x4. we love ours but actually bought it to tow behind our 2008 allegro bus
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