Dinghy suggestions

[CaptDan]

We have a 2013 Solera 24S with a single axle "Open Road" trailer (electric brakes/Tekonsha Prodigy P3 controller) custom made for a Smart car. Lose a couple of MPG but the tow is not noticeable.

[Ecopco]

We just ordered a 24R and we're thinking about picking up a Honda CR-V for a toad. Any Solera owners tow a CR-V. This forum is awesome!

[seadawg]

Hi , I am considering buying a chev sonic to tow behind my 3010 FR. Does anybody know whether you can tow it above 65 if you need to accelerate for short period? Also how much extra equipment would I need to buy? I wonder if I would have to buy a plate, tool bar , brake kit, etc. Would this be it or do I need all that and more?

[Roger64]

We bought a Honda Fit 2015 but it cannot be flat towed. Didn't want to flat tow the vehicle so we are considering the Acme Car dolly.
http://cartowdolly.com
Check it out

[kenandterry]

2015 model years of the Honda CRV and Fit are NO LONGER flat towable because of the changeover to to CVVT transmission.........check the owners manual under the heading of towing or recreation towing. Automatic transmissions are becoming a dying breed of being allowed to be towed.

Whatever vehicle you're planning on, check the manual. Every year, the list changes.

[Roger64]

Yes I understand, but the eze car dolly will " fit " (pardon the pun) the bill.

[Phil57]

I reviewed the FMCA flat tow this year and it looks to ma that more flat tow options are out there. I was surprised at the variety available. I know Honda has some that dropped off but after my 1976 Honda Civic I would never buy a Honda again. Check it out lots of options. If you are not a FMCA member and own a MH you are missing a good resource.

[DaveJordan]

Originally Posted by Roger64

We bought a Honda Fit 2015 but it cannot be flat towed.

FYI - The 2015 Honda Fit CAN be towed...but you'll need the manual transmission model. Check pages 308-310 of the 2015 Fit Owners Manual here:
http://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/p...M.pdf#page=309

Dave

[Susan94066]

We purchased the Falcon All Terrrain non-binding tow bar by Roadmaster. It was expensive. We tow our 2013 Sonic (non-turbo) behind our 2014 Forest River Solera with ease but try and keep it at 55 mph except for passing a slow moving vehicle. Tows like a dream. The braking mechanism is mandatory. We have a Vacuum Brake G-Force Controller II.
I hope this helps you in making a decision.

[Susan94066]

By the way, the Chev. Sonic, we tow, is an automatic transmission but not a turbo RS model. It can be towed according to Manufacturer.

[Mikegjax]

I pull a Chev. Malibu with auto trans all wheels down.
I have the Ready Brute with the Ready brake system and it is great IMO.
Easy hook up and with the surge brake there is nothing to rig each time you hook up. The light that lets you know when the brake is applied was also easy to run. Their web sight has a video that shows the system. I found the beat price at "adventureRV.com. I also used their breakaway system. I did use a Blue Ox base plate for the vehicle. I installed everything myself. Not a hard job if you have a place to work and the tools. Feel free to PM if you have questions.

[Ecopco]

Does anyone know if the 2014 and older Honda CR-V can be 4 wheel down towed with the FWD model or do you need tthe AWD model.

Thanks to TranquilJim
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...t.php?p=634481

[Mojojojo]

Any 4x4 with a manual shift transfer case can be flat towed and with the t-case in neutral it ads 0000 miles to the clock. My choice would be anything like a Jeep,Toyota or Nissan pickup,Suzuki, or any 2wd stick shift( clock will tick on the 2wd) just my $0.02

[Ecopco]

Thanks Mojojojo. I've been looking at the Wranglers too.


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[Mojojojo]

Originally Posted by Ecopco

Thanks Mojojojo. I've been looking at the Wranglers too.


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Another option is a smart car inside a utility trailer ... No s#!} a friend does and don't even chain it down full time

Father in law pulls a 96 Nissan hard body behind his old Bounder, I pull a fifth wheel so my toad is up front, since that's backwards would that make it a daot?

[Sandiegodoug]

We tow keep wrangler rubicon
Great toad
Great vehicle to have along on camping trips , takes you places that most cars can't go
Newer ones very comfortable and they removed the steering lock
We have the 2 door model
About the length of a Mini Cooper




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[MountainTrippers]

I tow a 2015 Subaru Forester with a 6 speed manual. Tows great 4 wheels down. Just take out of gear and turn on Acc. No tow speed limit and well under the tow limit.

[t72par]

I purchased a Fiat 500L manual transmission to tow behind Forester MBS. What kind of fuel mileage are some of you getting having a tow vehicle? Do you notice having the extra weight much?

[Mikegjax]

11.8 to 12.8 most of the time. Better on occasion. Don't realize the toad is there.

[Sandiegodoug]

I get same towing my jeep
Only time I notice it is going over steep grades


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