Georgetown with TOAD pictures

[salwolfe]

Just got a GTown 270SS with the 3-camera system; I've always had just one camera pointed directly behind my motorhomes. Almost had a heart attack when I was turning right my first time out towing my Ford C-Max because the toad was nowhere to be seen on my video screen! OH CRUD; I've lost the toad! Of course, with the right turn signal on, my right camera was in play and the view was one looking backwards down the right side of the motorhome, not the back where the toad was. Jeez.

[Dc8mdtmech]

When I select my road hazard lights/flashers the rear camera turns on. 356xl. It also has the side camera selected by the signal lights.

[CTMDP]

This is our 2014 351DS and our 2016 Subaru Forester in Kernville, Ca.

[Paul S.]

CTMDP,

I was told that any Subaru all wheel drive cannot be towed with any wheels down and must be flat bedded. Has something changed for the 2016 model year???

[AquaMan]

Originally Posted by salwolfe

Just got a GTown 270SS with the 3-camera system; I've always had just one camera pointed directly behind my motorhomes. Almost had a heart attack when I was turning right my first time out towing my Ford C-Max because the toad was nowhere to be seen on my video screen! OH CRUD; I've lost the toad! Of course, with the right turn signal on, my right camera was in play and the view was one looking backwards down the right side of the motorhome, not the back where the toad was. Jeez.

I did the same thing each and every time I turned on turn signal on our recent trip to FL.

[salwolfe]

I was hoping I wasn't the only one. ��

[CTMDP]

Originally Posted by Paul S.

CTMDP,

I was told that any Subaru all wheel drive cannot be towed with any wheels down and must be flat bedded. Has something changed for the 2016 model year???

You are correct for automatic transmissions. Ours is a manual transmission and tows very nicely.

[abjb]

Originally Posted by salwolfe

Just got a GTown 270SS with the 3-camera system; I've always had just one camera pointed directly behind my motorhomes. Almost had a heart attack when I was turning right my first time out towing my Ford C-Max because the toad was nowhere to be seen on my video screen! OH CRUD; I've lost the toad! Of course, with the right turn signal on, my right camera was in play and the view was one looking backwards down the right side of the motorhome, not the back where the toad was. Jeez.

Originally Posted by AquaMan

I did the same thing each and every time I turned on turn signal on our recent trip to FL.

Hopefully FR has fixed the problem when a signal bulb stops (notice I didn't say burned out) working the camera with the non working bulb will always be on.

[MNtraveler]

Originally Posted by CTMDP

You are correct for automatic transmissions. Ours is a manual transmission and tows very nicely.

Wow, what an idea - a manual tranny! I think even DW would go for it since she grew up with a stick shift Bug.


Land of 10,000 Lakes
2016 Forester MBS 2401R

[Ogunfarm]

I also tow a manual shift Subaru. Toes very well, hardly know it's there.

[The Wandering Irishman]

I had posted a pic of our old TOAD (2009 Saturn Outlook), unfortunately an accident required we replace it!

We now tow a 2016 GMC Acadia Denali using Blue Ox components. Tows like a dream!



Tom

[gmann32]

2008 370 Georgetown flat towing a 2010 Ford Flex! No problem at all!

[Old Bookkeeper]

From the United Kingdom - Our scruffy old but much-loved Suzuki Wagon R+ toad which always seems to follow us wherever we go in the RV. Stainless Steel A-Frame made and fitted by a small firm in the north of England, over-run braking and home-made wiring loom to avoid interfering with the toad's electrics. The RV's personalised number plate spells J111ENE, or Jean, in memory of Mother-in-Law and is placed on the toad only when being towed.

Incidentally, the toad carries the RV's spare wheel when travelling long distances so as to ensure we always get to our destination with minimum delay. I rigged up a small mobility scooter crane to lift it in and out - great fun!!

Pausing in a layby in the middle of Ireland - nothing to do with the truck in front.

[abjb]

On your way to the motor home races?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohkAxbeMxVo

[CamperAndy]

We are driving a 2006 359 TS and pull a 2014 Chevy Sonic. All in between is BlueOx

[pkenley]

Delima:

I saw a pic of a GT towing a F150 crew cab. What is the consequences of towing that much weight?

We would like to do trail riding in western states. No actual off roading but would require 4x4 hi clearance. So can we tow the F150 4x4 Platinum we now own/love and is our primary transportation or should we trade it in for a jeep that would be comfortable to drive around town the months we are not traveling. We plan to be traveling about 8 months a year. TIA

[mogman]

1st is our 1976 MG Midget, which decided to wander off on its own in Florida. It was replaced by our current Dodge.

[JohnnyMeteor]

I was wondering if anyone uses a car dolly to tow their car.

[chrisbailey13]

Originally Posted by JohnnyMeteor

I was wondering if anyone uses a car dolly to tow their car.

I use a KarKaddy SS to tow our Acura RDX. cant be flat towed

[coupevillefish]

Originally Posted by JohnnyMeteor

I was wondering if anyone uses a car dolly to tow their car.

We towed a PT Cruiser on a dolly for the first couple of years because we didn't want to replace it at the same time we bought the Georgetown. When we were ready to trade in the car, we bought a CRV and equipped it for towing.

We bought the Demco dolly used and sold it for almost as much as we paid for it. The initial cost of a dolly was 1/3 the cost of the tow gear but we do like the convenience of the 4 - down toad.