williamp321
Mobile Alabama
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We tow a 2007 Saturn Aura. Pull over 20,000 with no problem. Have a 2003 Georgetown 8.1 workhorse
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horizon451
Henderson, NV
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We tow a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. No problems so far. Just put the transfer case in neutral, turn the key to the first position to unlock the steering wheel and put the brake cylinder in position. Done, ready to go.
Since we carry two sets of keys we always lock the toad.
I am not so concerned with theft since I would probably see the person trying to jump from their car onto the roof of the toad. I could probably shake them off with a few lane changes and application of brakes. LOL Actually, if we leave sight of the rig while enroute, we take the keys out of the toad. On return we always check all connections, safety cables, lock pins, kick the tires etc. to be sure nothing was tampered with. Then put the key back in and go!
'02 Itasca Horizon 36LD
'02 Jeep GC toad
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macira
bullhead city,Az
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2007 Chev HHR 4 speed Automatic
Mac USAF retired
2001 Seaview 32 ft model 8311
Ford f53
2007 HHR
Brake buddy
Falcon2 Towbar
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sowego
northwest panhandle of Nebraska
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The type of toad you need will depend on: towing weight limit, comfort, type of use needed when unhooked, and fuel usage. Some people do indeed desire a 4x4 or all wheel drive to deal with tough terrain. Some people need to haul quite a few items in thier toad (bicycles, kayak, etc.), some people don't mind the rougher ride and handling of an all wheel drive rig, yet some people just want a very comfortable fuel efficient car to drive, mostly on paved streets & highways to visit tourist venues and go shopping. Many people want to tow thier favorite car they've driven for years. Therefore you will hear a wide variety of opinions and needs. Choose what suits you best.
We started out 7 years ago towing a chevy s-10 with topper to easily haul bicycles in a clean area. We now tow a Chevy Malibu Maxx that gets 35 mpg, roomy enough for us and our pets, or guests.
Enjoy your search for a toad!
Forgot to say: we tow our Malibu 4 down. All we have to do is pull one fuse.
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2002 Tiffin Phaeton
2005 Malibu Max toad
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Flay Crosswell
Cumming, Ga
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2004 Chev Cavalier 4 dr auto and 98 Ford Ranger 5 Spd Stick-both for sale w/lights and Roadmaster hookups
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Photo01
Alberta, Canada
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GMC Canyon Crew Cab.
Hook up, plug in, flick switch (SMI Stay&Play Duo) and go! Couldn't be any easier.
Lane
1999 Fleetwood Southwind 34N on F53 Chassis, V-10
2009 GMC Canyon Crew Cab Toad
Demco Aluminator Towbar
SMI Stay-In-Play Duo Braking System
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jeepfreak
Hanover Ma.
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See below.
2007 Allegro 34wa Workhorse 8.1, Allison 6-speed. Bow Tie powered 79 CJ-7 TOAD ,when A/C IS needed 2000 Grand Cherokee Toad
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mccartydwight
Hansville, WA
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We have been very happy with 2009 Subaru Forester w/ manual transmission. SUV, all around MPG 25.2, all wheel drive; all for less than $20,000-what's not to like! I haven't seen anything yet that I would like better for our Monaco La Palma, 2004, 8.1 GMC gasser, 36'. If I had a diesel pusher perhaps would go for something different, maybe Jeep with 4 doors (Wrangler) and rag top.
Price as a factor for use but if I could afford a diesel pusher then I could afford a more top of the line Toad.
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satelliteman
nashville tn
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99 mustang convertible
32Ft. Forest River w/454 on chevy chassis
99 Mustang convertable toad
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John&Joey
Northern MN
(Baby it's cold outside)
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