Bruce H Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Well its getting to be that time that I should start looking for a toad that I can toll 4 down. Im currently driving a 2009 Ford Escape which I do not want to trailer it. My MH is a 2006 31' Gulfstream Sun Voyager with the workhorse chassia & 8.1 L GM Vortex V8. My personal preference would be a standard shift mini cooper. I believe my max tolling weight is 5,000lbs. I can't seem to find the info on what vehicle guide to use. Can someone lead me in the right direction? I'll be full timing in October of 2018. Still a lot of time left, but don't want to wait till the last minute. Thanks Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 It's called Tow or Towing . NOT toll or tolling . As for a guide , choose one : https://www.google.com/#q=rv+vehicle+towing+guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouserl41 Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 FMCA publish a towed vehicle guide every year that tells what can be flat towed. Just do your self a favor and DO NOT BUY A FORD FIESTA. We bought one because Ford say it can be flat towed but in 55.000 miles from new it's on it's 4th major transmission repair. Ford have extended the transmissioon warranty out to 150,000 miles to try and reasure owners. BnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty77_7 Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 https://www.fmca.com/motorhome/towing/204-towing-guides-towing-four-wheels-down.html Here is the FMCA guide too. Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Joyce Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 I find the Motorhome Magazine guides are more detailed than the FMCA ones, use the Resources menu item off http://www.motorhome.com/ for "Dinghy Guides". For free info on if your vehicle can be towed, try http://www.remcoindustries.com/Towing/ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-n-Dennis Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Quite a few people flat tow the mini cooper (Technomadia an example I believe) and its weight is such you shouldn't have a problem. One thing for sure, consult the manufacturer specs on the vehicle you do choose before purchasing to ensure flat towing won't violate any warranty provisions. Couple of things in your calculations as well: 1) tire pressure monitoring system for your mh AND the toad 2) emergency braking system for the toad (required in all but one state now) 3) if your Gulfstream doesn't already have one, a backup camera or other means of monitoring your tow is not a bad idea. For #'s 1 and 2, I highly recommend the RViBrake 3 system. We have the RViBrake 2 and are seriously considering upgrading. The specs are very promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Keep in mind almost all gas powered coaches have a 5,000# towing maximum. That's assuming the coach is within its maximum capacities, including the GCVWR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I have been towing a 2007 Honda CR-V for 8 years with no problems. The new ones don't tow four down anymore. But it is nice to hook up the tow bar, put it in neutral and go. (of course you will hook up the braking system also for most states.) The Ford 450 has no problem with the 3700 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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