Fifty4F100
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Instead of putting every car or truck that I'm considering up, let me ask what everbody might be towing right now? In the past? What set up? Are you happy with it?
This is a valuable forum!
Glenn in TN
04 Liberty daughters
03 Mazda 6 wish I could tow it
00 Ford Taurus wish I could tow it 4 wheels down
99 Holiday Rambler Vacationer w/05 PT Cruiser toad
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The Texan
Meridian, Idaho
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2005 GMC Sierra crew cab 4X4 LT trim. A little heavy(6000#+) for some, but the convenience and utility use, far outweighs the extra weight. Have toad 4dr sedans, SUVs, and 4dr trucks and the truck is the winner by far.
Bob & Betsy(FishNFanatic) - USN Aviation Ret'd '78 & LEO Ret'd '03 & "Oath Keeper Forever"
'05 HR Endeavor 40PRQ, 400 Cummins-Pulling our '11 Silverado LT, Ex Cab 6.2L NHT 4x4, w/2010 Rzr or 01 V Star in back.
Where the wheels are stopped today
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Big Katuna
Deland, FL
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Two Hondas. An Element and a CRV. Also carry a Vespa 150.
My Kharma ran over my Dogma.
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KarenS144
Indiana
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We tow a Jeep Wrangler.
I think it would depend on how many bodies you take and what you do with the toad. If you've got several warm bodies whether 2 legged or 4, you might not want something small like a Wrangler.
If you want to do off roading, a Wrangler might fit the bill but it's pretty utilitarian... not many creature comforts. If you want comfort as you go to the grocery or sight see you might consider something else. Jeeps are very easy to tow. We have a disconnect switch for the battery & DH removes a fuse for something, sets the gear box & away we go.
Karen
Paoli, IN
2011 Georgetown 280DS
with 1 Hubby and 2 Boxers!
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rk911
Wheaton IL
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'03 Jeep Wrangler and '10 Jeep Liberty. both no hassle, flat towed with no time/distance/speed restrictions like some others. no need to pull fuses or run a charge line for the battery on either model.
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rich, n9dko
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2000 Itasca Suncruiser 35U
'46 Willys CJ2A
'03 Jeep Wrangler TJ
'10 Jeep Liberty KK
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Fifty4F100
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Among several things I'm considering (only a few years away from empty nest) is the head count and the fact that the dinghy will be a daily driver for the most part. That leaves out my favorite such as a Wrangler or a big truck that will get horrible gas mileage. That still leaves a lot of vehicles. Many times (like the Mazda 6 problem I have) I find something that will fit my "at home" parameters, but can't be towed 4 wheels down.
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gone2dadesert
Encinitas, Ca
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see sig
2011 Hurricane 31J
2008 Jeep JK Unlimited Rubicon
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sdianel
Tampa, FL
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2008 Chevy Colorado, 4 wheel drive, 4 door pickup. We carry a Honda Ruckus scooter in the bed. Tow it 4 down. Easy to set up for towing. Does not count towed miles. Roadmaster Tow Bar. Works great.
Lonny & Diane
2004 Country Coach Allure 33' "Big Blue"
Towing 2008 Chev Colorado 4x4
Semper Fi
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mowermech
Billings, MT
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As noted in my sig.
If I can find a good deal on a dolly, I will also tow the PT Cruiser convertible. (It has to be dolly towed or on a trailer; automatic transmission, y'see...)
CM1, USN (RET)
2002 Fleetwood Southwind 32V, Ford V10
Toad: 2006 Jeep Rubicon LJ
Other toad: '06 PT Cruiser, Kar Kaddy dolly
Toy: 1977 Dodge W100 CC SWB, 3/4 ton axles & springs
"When seconds count, help is only minutes away!"
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Joy
Henderson KY 42420
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'06 Saturn VUE w/Blue Ox tow bar/invisible base plate. Love it.
See ya' down the road!
Don-SCPO USN Ret.Corpsman
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