I had a 30' Pace Arrow and did not have a toad. I had the Pace Arrow for 17 years and didn't see the need for a toad. However I moved up to a 35' with 2 slides and find it much more convenient to have a toad. I wouldn't leave home without it. I would recommend a vehicle that can be towed 4 wheels down. I have a Jeep Cherokee as it was under 4000 pounds (3600 actually). I did put a good brake system on it so I don't have to disconnect anything but the tow bar and the electrics to go anywhere with 4 wheel drive.
Bruce & Marie
2004 Scottsdale/Newmar 35' 2 Slides
Workhorse Chassis W22, 8.1 Chevy 340 HP, US Gear Brake System
2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4X4 Auto Trans, 4 down, Blue OX Tow System
NASCAR Fans. Retired 2003. Channel 13. Life Is Good.
Bruce I can see your logic when you decided a toad was required. There is more camp set up time with slides too. I think your post helps some of us that still have not got a toad set up for one reason or another. With a rear window, 32' length and extra two sets of eyes to watch I have gotten spoiled by being able to back up and turn around just about any place any time without a toad or pull in most any gas station but I know after a few longer road trips and we learn our needs better we may go for a toad.
We have a Country Coach and tow a Ford Focus "5" door, with manual transmission. Never know it's back there. Easy to hookup and unhook. Light weight. Relatives tow a Saturn Vue automatic "4-down" with no towing restriction. Just need brackets installed and a tow bar.
Lonny & Diane
2004 Country Coach Allure 33' "Big Blue"
Towing 2003 Ford Focus "Little Whitey"
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