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06-01-2015, 01:31 PM
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Towing
What is the best car to flat tow with a 30ft FR3?
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06-01-2015, 01:51 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Matchbox?
Just kidding... 
I saw one last week pulling a Jeep rubicon.
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06-01-2015, 02:01 PM
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The Honda CRV used to be the top option I saw being used as a toad by most. But Honda changed the transmission being used in the CRV for 2015 and it is now not rated to flat tow, but an older unit would still work great.
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06-01-2015, 03:10 PM
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2015 fit with manual transmission can be flat towed.
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06-01-2015, 03:14 PM
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2015 Fiat's with manual transmission can also be flat towed.
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06-01-2015, 04:22 PM
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2014/2015 Toyota Corolla 6 speed manual can be flat towed. 29/37 MPG. Use an Invisibrake with mine and love it.
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06-01-2015, 09:08 PM
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Jeep Wrangler for the fun!
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06-03-2015, 06:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobb36
Jeep Wrangler for the fun!
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x2!
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06-05-2015, 07:13 AM
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JeNNY (2015 FR3 / 30DS)
2000 Jeep TJ Moab Rock Crawler
2013 Jeep JK
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06-09-2015, 04:09 PM
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Retired guy
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Monterey CA
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How did the FR3 handle towing a vehicle up grades? Just curious before I decide to buy s dinghy
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06-10-2015, 02:01 AM
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Big dog 1 JeNNY did great up grades, pulling the Rockies west of Denver was another story, at times we were in 2nd gear on the floor. But JeNNY never gave up and she pulled very well on open road with normal ups and downs. I haven't worked the numbers yet but feel we averaged about 7.25mpg for the trip.
JeNNY (2015 FR3 / 30DS)
2000 Jeep TJ Moab Rock Crawler
2013 Jeep JK
USS Seattle (AOE-3) 84-88 Wayne
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06-10-2015, 04:58 AM
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Wait till next year...
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Jeep Cherokee Latitude with Active II Curb weight about 4000# Sweet ride and its a Jeep
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06-10-2015, 05:00 AM
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Senior Member
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Right on n-e-d!!
JeNNY (2015 FR3 / 30DS)
2000 Jeep TJ Moab Rock Crawler
2013 Jeep JK
USS Seattle (AOE-3) 84-88 Wayne
US Army 06-15 Sherry
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06-10-2015, 05:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
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(OlllllllO)
JeNNY (2015 FR3 / 30DS)
2000 Jeep TJ Moab Rock Crawler
2013 Jeep JK
USS Seattle (AOE-3) 84-88 Wayne
US Army 06-15 Sherry
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06-13-2015, 08:08 AM
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we are going to be pulling a 2012 Ford Fiesta weight 2850lbs, using a tow dolly, the 25DS has smaller rear end, same V10, so should be good to go???
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06-13-2015, 11:11 AM
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Retired guy
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Monterey CA
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n-e-d, I was looking at the Jeep Compass but can it be flat towed?
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06-13-2015, 12:02 PM
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Wait till next year...
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Southern Worcester County
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Dont know about the compass. My Cherokee is an automatic transmission(DW really doesnt like driving a manual) and required the active II setup which includes a real 4x4 neutral to be flat towed. Took a bit of looking to find it. Check with Motorhomes Dinghy guide. Best list of towable cars trucks and suvs
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06-13-2015, 01:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Big Dog 1 pick up a Jeep Wrangler for flat towing. Just put the transfer case in neutral and transmission (auto) in park and your ready for towing. Nice thing is when you place the transfer case in neutral, it automatically unlocks the steering wheel. If the Wrangler is a stick shift, then just place the transmission in gear.
JeNNY (2015 FR3 / 30DS)
2000 Jeep TJ Moab Rock Crawler
2013 Jeep JK
USS Seattle (AOE-3) 84-88 Wayne
US Army 06-15 Sherry
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06-13-2015, 01:14 PM
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Senior Member
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JeNNY (2015 FR3 / 30DS)
2000 Jeep TJ Moab Rock Crawler
2013 Jeep JK
USS Seattle (AOE-3) 84-88 Wayne
US Army 06-15 Sherry
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06-14-2015, 04:19 PM
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Retired guy
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Monterey CA
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Thanks for the advice Wayne. I found just that and bought it from a private party today. Now I have to get it set up for towing.
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