Jim/Alona Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 I have been away from the forum for a couple of years now and about to fulltime again so I need a refresher please? We currently have a 2003 Saturn Vue AWD that can't be towed 4-down so we need another vehcile, I know most Saturns can be however, what other vehicles can be towed with 4down and no modifications? Jim & Alona traveling with River, Rocky & Indy. Our home, a 33' 1988 Southwind which we love! http://arjrontheroad.blogspot.com http://gatewatchers.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 almost any 4x4. Most jeeps except the Patriot can be towed 4 down. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Joyce Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 http://www.motorhome.com/download-dinghy-guides/ has guides. FMCA has guides if you are a member. http://www.remcoindustries.com/Towing/ also has basic info on what can be towed. We like our AWD Chevrolet Equinox. 2004 40' Newmar Dutch Star DP towing an AWD 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, Fulltimer July 2003 to October 2018, Parttimer now. Travels through much of 2013 - http://www.sacnoth.com - Bill, Diane and Evita (the cat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 +2 on the Equinox. We have a 2014 front wheel drive. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Chevy HHR only need to pull a 2 AMP fuse or put a switch on it. Lot of used ones with good prices. Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Seward Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Our 03 Suzuki XL7 4WD works great for us, shift transfer case into neutral, move gear selector into Park, turn ignition key to accessory position unlocking steering wheel and GO..... Jim & Sherry Seward 2000 Residency Mod. 3790 2003 Suzuki XL/7 4WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouserl41 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 The Ford Fiesta can be towed flat BUT DON'T BUY A FIESTA!! The car new is nice but within 25K miles they all have transmission problems. Ford is extending the transmission warranty out to 150,000 miles but it will never be a slick shifting as it was when new. I have a 2012 and it's had major transmission work already and seems like it needs more. Ford are doing a good job covering up the problems. I know several Fiesta owners with the same problems and I isn't caused by towing them. We rented one that had never been towed, it was a 2014 had 20K miles and rattled, lurched and hesitated like ours did at the same mileage before they replaced the clutches and oil seals. Just saying. BnB 2009 Monaco Cayman DP 38' bnbrv.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilWhine Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Based on what you currently have, I would recommend a 2014 or older Honda CR-V. Very similar to the Saturn Vue and easily towed. Be aware though, when Honda went to the CVT in 2015 they lost the ability to be flat towed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Based on what you currently have, I would recommend a 2014 or older Honda CR-V. Very similar to the Saturn Vue and easily towed. Be aware though, when Honda went to the CVT in 2015 they lost the ability to be flat towed. I agree with the CRV. Very easy to get ready to go but make sure you attach a diode or something to keep it (the battery) charged while going down the road. We have an RVI brake and it uses a compressor to operate the brake when necessary. Good Luck. 2005 Jayco Greyhawk 30 ft2007 Honda CR-V ToadPauline and IBlog: www.RVtravelsofPauline.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motojavaphil Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Wrangler Phil, Carol, Ariel, Grey Lady, SKP# 93039 2009 Carriage Cameo 2016 Ram 2500, CTD, 4X4 With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. http://motojavaphil.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilWhine Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I agree with the CRV. Very easy to get ready to go but make sure you attach a diode or something to keep it (the battery) charged while going down the road. We have an RVI brake and it uses a compressor to operate the brake when necessary. Good Luck. Chuck is right. We have a 2014 CRV and Jim installed a battery bypass switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 A Jeep can't be beat for lots of added fun on the 4x4 or siteseeing trails. We had a Jeep Liberty and thoroughly enjoyed it and still do...it has 175,000 miles on it. I believe the last one made was around 2014. It was replaced by the more costlier Jeep Cherokee (different from the Grand Cherokee). Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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