GrumpyGator
Middle Tennessee
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I'm picking up my first RV this week. It's a 31' Class C. I did a lot of research on TOADs. Decided a Jeep was a good bet. Then I discovered that, based on the prices of used Jeeps, they have gold somewhere on or in the bodywork.
So, being single, I now have the perfect TOAD: a brand new Vespa scooter. It will ride nicely on a VersaHaul hitch with a built-in ramp. I've already hauled it around with my pick-up and it works great.
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Jim Shoe
Amelia, OH
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I would feel limited if I didn't have a toad, but a lot depends on how you travel. If the campground is your destination and you tend to stay there for the duration of your stay, then you can plan your packing so you don't have to run errands during your stay.
I'm not a camper - I'm a traveler that sleeps in his RV at night. I'm gone all day seeing the sights, so I need a toad. I don't even take an outdoor chair with me any more, because I never used it. When I get back to the RV in the evening, I have a quick bite to eat and hit the sack.
Retired and visiting as much of this beautiful country as I can.
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Gene in NE
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rvnetter - I believe that the variety of answers you seem to be getting depended on the type of "camper" one might be. We tend to be travelers and rarely stay in a campground for more than 1 night. For that reason, we do not need to have alternate transportation, as we will be traveling tomorrow-another 200 to 500 miles. For those that are single destination "campers" they park and sit for several days - maybe weeks. Alternate transportation might be nice.
For the few times we had a single destination, it was more of an area destination. It was nice to be able to drive our RV (including the bathroom, fridge, and change of clothes) and not have to back track to our last nights campground. Or...the destination may have been to friends or relatives home. In that case we merely brought our bedroom along for a visit. They had the alternate transporation. 
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Harvey51
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Well, if the C is sufficiently small you reach a kind of nice little compromise. Ours is only a couple of feet longer than a van and can be parallel parked quite easily (rear camera vital). Driving it a bit daily keeps the batteries charged so no generator needed and no power plug in. The tanks are large enough and the shower so small that no hookups are needed, so breaking camp usually means putting the step up and turning the key. Not much housework. Kind of nice to park at art stores and takeout places where we make our own tea while we eat our burgers without leaving the dog alone. Or DW can cook a terrific meal in our little playhouse. Not so good for guests but an amazing getaway for a friendly couple. I think I would have separation anxiety with a toad, certainly have never wished for one.
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dobbler98
Ohio
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No toad for us either. We have bicycles for getting around, but as mentioned above it's all about planning before you park. When we stay at one campground for two weeks we sometimes rent a "rollerskate"; the cheapest car possible.
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Ductape Dave
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I downsized from a 33' A to a 25' C and what a difference. I can drive the C anywhere and at this time have no reason for a toad. Like some have said you plan your trips accordingly and if you need to drive then tow a toad, if not, like me I commute to work so most times I stay put and enjoy the surroundings.
But if I had to go somewhere it be easy enough to disconnect. Driving my small C is not much different than driving the old cube van in the past and that went everywhere.
Dave
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mgirardo
Brunswick, GA
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We've owned our 32' Class C for 3 years now without a toad. When we can, we try to plan our trips so we won't need to leave the campground. More times than we've liked we ended up taking a cab somewhere or renting a car or if it is close enough, my wife will just follow me to the campground. Unfortunately, our daily drivers are heavy. We've been shopping for something lighter and hopefully will have a toad for our next trip.
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2009 Jayco Greyhawk 31FS Class C Motorhome
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Johnworth914
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We had our 29' C for 10 years and never towed. It's not all that hard to get around in, but for the occasions we did not want to try ( trips into a city) it is so much cheaper and easier to rent a car for the day.
Most times they brought the car to the cg and took it back when we were done.
Alaska is next! Still trying to fit the pontoons to the RV so We can get to Hawaii!
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Kamphiker
South Florida (this 'aint paradise anymore)
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We went w/o A Toad for about 9 months w/ our C. Coming from travel trailers, we were use to the freedom of a sight seeing vehicle. We like to go places that the MH is not allowed or would get destroyed.
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2009 Honda CR-V 2wd TOAD ......Campgrounds in the Smoky Mountains NP
Last Camping trip ->2011 SUMMER SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
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snowdance
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We run with out a toad. Never thought of getting one. It does cause us to walk more because we often park a ways from places to find room. Our friends we travel with will unhook their toad to drive it 4 or 5 blocks. We have however, a cell phone that will call all car rental companys and they will bring us one any time we like. But have only done it a few times. Total cost of rented cars in the last 5 years is $700. Not sure what toad I could buy, pull, pay all the bills on for that price....
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We spent most of our money traveling... Just wasted the rest..
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