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Old 06-15-2014, 06:20 PM   #1
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Best small vehicle for towing 4 wheels down with class c Rv

I have a Coachmen 28 QB I have been towing a Toyota Camry on a tow dolly but would like to go to a 4 wheels down mode, suggestions for a reasonable cost vehicle?
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Old 06-16-2014, 09:00 AM   #2
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You don't indicate what your budget is, new, used, how many persons, ect.
In any case, I'd vote for a Subaru, either new or used. Almost any Subi with a STICK SHIFT, any year, can be towed 4 down with no modifications. Reliable, all wheel drive, and easy to set up to tow .Between wife and I we've owned 6 since 1996, including her 2010 Outback and my 2013 Crosstrek (Impreza on steroids) that we tow.
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Old 06-16-2014, 10:50 AM   #3
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We currently have a Toyota Camry. My wife and I travel with our two dogs. I would like to get a used car at a reasonable price but it seems like the Subarus I see advertised are not much cheaper than the new ones unless you get one with 70-100k miles. Same seems to be true of Jeeps, and they seem to be automatics.
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Old 06-16-2014, 10:56 AM   #4
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Georgetown 335DS Autos That Can Be Towed

Is there a list of autos that a Georgetown 335DS can tow?
I'm looking at possibly getting a Jeep Wrangler and need to know "for sure" if it can be towed, 4 wheels down.

Help !
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Old 06-16-2014, 10:56 AM   #5
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You can tow automatic Jeep as long as it is 4X4
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Old 06-16-2014, 10:57 AM   #6
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Old 06-16-2014, 11:01 AM   #7
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What about a standard transmission Jeep Wrangler ?
Ok for that one ?
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Old 06-16-2014, 04:24 PM   #8
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We tow a 2004 Jeep Wrangler with manual transmission behind our 2014 Class C Forester and don't even know it's there!
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Old 06-16-2014, 07:11 PM   #9
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I pull a jeep Liberty with my Leprachun.
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Old 06-16-2014, 07:34 PM   #10
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Have a 5 speed manual Toyota Corolla, have towed it about 32,000 miles so far no issues, but Toyota's have to be manual to go four down.
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Old 06-16-2014, 07:54 PM   #11
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Look for a good used Honda CRV. I still tow my 2004, AWD auto trans. No mods necessary, 4 wheels down, towed over 80k miles.
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Old 06-16-2014, 08:16 PM   #12
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Fiat 500 stick. Only 2300 lbs
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Old 06-17-2014, 06:08 PM   #13
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MINI COOPER - 2400 lbs mad manual trans tows like a dream.... I know because I've been towing one for years....
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Old 06-18-2014, 06:10 PM   #14
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99 Wrangler Sport. Tows like a dream.
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Old 06-18-2014, 06:30 PM   #15
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X2 on mini Cooper. We've towed our 6 speed MCS thousands of miles. Would be a great choice!
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I pull a 2012 jeep liberty 4X4 automatic/ just did a 2000 mile trip last week, no problems!


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Old 06-26-2014, 07:03 PM   #17
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What's the most that can ride in a Mini?
I wondered about the Scion xB in a standard version, they're cheaper than a Mini and can seat 5.

We have several fleet Scion xBs and they're incredible little cars, never had one go to the shop yet.
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Don't own a MH but interested and looked up DW's to see if doable, yes, so I will say a Ford Fiesta w/six speed auto & 40 plus mpg's



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Fiat 500 stick. Only 2300 lbs

Did you need to do any mods to the 500 in order to tow 4 down?


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