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07-17-2015, 02:14 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2015
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Best Flat Tow Vehicles
I recently purchased a 2014 Georgetown 270SS. I am trying to research SUVs for flat towing that are lightweight, low maintenance, and good to drive around town. I was wondering what you all find as a good lightweight SUV that can be flat towed.
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07-17-2015, 05:43 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,452
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Subaru Forrester, with a manual transmission. Almost any Subi, new or used, with a manual tranny can be towed 4 down with no modifications needed to be done.
Ultra reliable and dependable. All wheel drive, with the road clearence of a stock Jeep Wrangler.
We tow a Subi XV Crosstrek, but its a smaller crossover and the Forrester is a regular suv. Its our 6th Subi, and wouldn't have any other make/brand.
Grumpy
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07-17-2015, 05:44 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
Posts: 4,520
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Jeep Wrangler
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2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
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07-17-2015, 05:47 AM
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Wait till next year...
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Southern Worcester County
Posts: 1,135
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Pull a 2015 Cherokee with Active II transmission,automatic.Really a sweet ride DW daily commute vehicle. Curb weight is about 4000 lbs.Motorhomes dinghy guide online will give you a pretty good listing of available toads. Setup with Blue Ox equipment is about 10-15 minutes. Cherokee tows with no key in ignition and dont even know its there
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2015 2650s "Finally" SOLD
2015 Jeep Cherokee Toady
2023 Geo Pro FD19 "Almost there"
2022 Race Car Red HR Long Ford Transit 250 "The Iwish Roamer"
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07-17-2015, 05:51 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
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Someone here at work has a blue ox set up for sale for like 300 bucks
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Scott & Vicki
2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
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07-17-2015, 12:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 286
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Just got done with the same research and purchased a 2010 CRV - one of the most common towed vehicles. The reason why so popular is that you can tow them equipped with an automatic transmission.
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07-17-2015, 12:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Apple Valley, CA
Posts: 361
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Ford Escape
Towed my 2011 Ford Escape 15k miles with no problems. The Escape is certified to flat tow up until 4/2012. I looked at the GAC Terrain which I liked, but they were pricey.
BTW, you just put it in neutral and go.
Happy Trails, Forrest
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07-17-2015, 12:56 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 78
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We tow a 2004 Jeep Wrangler with Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar, and Brake Buddy Stealth brake control. Fast and easy to hook up, and when my wife finds a 4-wheel drive needed scenic drive we are ready.
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07-17-2015, 01:40 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 8
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Bought a 2015 Equinox
Our Equinox tows great and love to drive it.
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07-17-2015, 01:44 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 6
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Just bought a FR270SS two months ago. I just finished setting up my 2011 Equinox with blue ox tow bar and base plate today. The Equinox will flat tow. I will be towing next week. I will let you know how it goes.
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07-17-2015, 01:52 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Collierville, TN
Posts: 586
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Equinox for me
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2011 Georgetown 350TS
2013 Chevrolet Equinox toad
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07-17-2015, 02:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 160
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Honda CRV
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07-17-2015, 02:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 941
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fbconsults
Towed my 2011 Ford Escape 15k miles with no problems. The Escape is certified to flat tow up until 4/2012. I looked at the GAC Terrain which I liked, but they were pricey.
BTW, you just put it in neutral and go.
Happy Trails, Forrest
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Is yours a Hybrid? We had a 2010 Escape and burned up the transmission towing it. Although it was clearly marked as towable, Ford told us not to tow it anymore after they replaced the transmission. Now we tow a 2013 Ford Focus (automatic) and haven't had any problems.
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07-17-2015, 02:36 PM
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7 Year Class A RV'er
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Winter Park, FL
Posts: 1,068
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Jeep Wrangler, without a doubt. I also recommend the Invisibrake in the Wrangler. Works great! What makes the Wrangler so good to tow? It's like they built it to tow. No need to disconnect the battery or pull any fuses. Steering doesn't lock, so no keys needed. Short wheelbase (even on the four door) makes it behave well. Lots of fun when you get where you're going. Just slap the transfer case into neutral and put the transmission in park. I got a light kit the just plugged into the factory harness, no diodes, splicing or extra bulbs required.
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2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Toad
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07-17-2015, 02:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 941
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Quote:
Originally Posted by conceptumator
Jeep Wrangler, without a doubt. I also recommend the Invisibrake in the Wrangler. Works great! What makes the Wrangler so good to tow? It's like they built it to tow. No need to disconnect the battery or pull any fuses. Steering doesn't lock, so no keys needed. Short wheelbase (even on the four door) makes it behave well. Lots of fun when you get where you're going. Just slap the transfer case into neutral and put the transmission in park. I got a light kit the just plugged into the factory harness, no diodes, splicing or extra bulbs required.
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So, is that automatic? And what's the weight of it?
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07-17-2015, 02:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Yorba Linda, CA
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Jeep Wrangler hardtop for me. Don't even know it's there. If I'm coastal and want to cruise, "T" tops come off. If I'm in the mountains or desert and want to hit the trails, also good to go. The automatic flat tows without a key in the ignition by starting her up, putting the transmission into neutral, putting the transfer case into neutral, putting transmission into park, then shuttimg her off. Transfer case in neutral disengages drive shafts. Terrible gas mileage though, that's no lie :-)
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07-17-2015, 02:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Yorba Linda, CA
Posts: 275
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Used the Hopkins 56200 Plug-In Simple Towed Vehicle Wiring Kit, $36 off Amazon, easiest install ever.
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07-17-2015, 02:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Yorba Linda, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by conceptumator
Jeep Wrangler, without a doubt. I also recommend the Invisibrake in the Wrangler. Works great! What makes the Wrangler so good to tow? It's like they built it to tow. No need to disconnect the battery or pull any fuses. Steering doesn't lock, so no keys needed. Short wheelbase (even on the four door) makes it behave well. Lots of fun when you get where you're going. Just slap the transfer case into neutral and put the transmission in park. I got a light kit the just plugged into the factory harness, no diodes, splicing or extra bulbs required.
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I concur!
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07-17-2015, 02:48 PM
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7 Year Class A RV'er
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Winter Park, FL
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SkipnTerri: Yes, automatic. We have the Wrangler Unlimited (4 door) hardtop, 2014 Sport model. Weight is about 4,100#. Our 340 hp Legacy pulls it through the TN and GA mountains like it's not even there and we get 10 mpg when towing. Anyone has some good points, too. Very versatile and just flat fun to drive.
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2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Toad
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07-17-2015, 03:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Florida
Posts: 134
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FLAT TOW
We have a 2014 Georgetown with the V10 and went through the same questions until we decided on a Lincoln MKX at first we were looking for a Ford Edge but this was a couple years older and like new so we went for it. It tows like it is not even there tracks great and roomy and comfy when you get to your location. But regardless of what you choose go with the Blue Ox tow bar its a little more than most but look what you have to loose. The bracket that installs on the car wasn't difficult the company gives great instructions and when complete you don't even know its there. Suggestion is look at all the cars/trucks vs prices and what you have to do to tow, some you have to pull fuses some disconnect battery some startup every so many miles some you have to install separate pump. I selected the lincoln/edge because you do nothing, hope some of this helps.
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