Re: Toads? Reply #50 – January 12, 2018, 05:07:40 pm One of our toad options...(The other is hiding behind the trailer. Sneaky little thing.)Chip 3 Likes
Re: Toads? Reply #51 – January 12, 2018, 05:55:37 pm Quote from: pjh4064 - January 12, 2018, 11:18:34 amI always thought a classic would be fun....mgb or convertible vw beetle. Maybe someday!Manual transmission, VW Bugs are flat towable.Larry 1 Likes
Re: Toads? Reply #53 – January 12, 2018, 09:25:59 pm I thought a Baja Bug painted to match the LD would be very cool. But was shot down on that idea lol.
Re: Toads? Reply #55 – January 12, 2018, 10:07:38 pm “Mazda Miata MX-5 with a MT?“According to the boss it has to be a automatic and have cargo space for our large Doberman. The automatic is really the limiting factor. After a lot of reading I think we need to look at a Ford Escape or Chevy HHR.
Re: Toads? Reply #56 – January 12, 2018, 11:32:10 pm Quote from: Duro - January 12, 2018, 10:07:38 pm“Mazda Miata MX-5 with a MT?“According to the boss it has to be a automatic and have cargo space for our large Doberman. The automatic is really the limiting factor. After a lot of reading I think we need to look at a Ford Escape or Chevy HHR.We towed an HHR for the first 4 years. The ground clearance is 6.5" but it looks lower than that. Gas mileage wasn't all that great and it seems to have a tiny windshield. That's why we bought a 2011 Forester, but, of course, it has an MT.Jim 1 Likes
Re: Toads? Reply #57 – January 13, 2018, 12:24:48 am Quote from: Duro - January 12, 2018, 10:07:38 pm... I think we need to look at a Ford Escape ...I was considering an Escape when researching toads last year but scratched it from the list due to reports of transmission issues after towing. Could be a lot of folks had no problem and only hear about the complaints but seemed to be too many to ignore and there are other choices.Rich 1 Likes
Re: Toads? Reply #58 – January 13, 2018, 09:49:14 am I think having a toad is a good idea. There are just some places you should not take a RV. 2 Likes
Re: Toads? Reply #59 – January 13, 2018, 09:54:07 am Quote from: Jim & Gayle - January 12, 2018, 11:32:10 pmWe towed an HHR for the first 4 years. The ground clearance is 6.5" but it looks lower than that. Gas mileage wasn't all that great and it seems to have a tiny windshield. That's why we bought a 2011 Forester, but, of course, it has an MT.JimWas the HHR a dependable car? Which motor did it have and how was the power?
Re: Toads? Reply #60 – January 13, 2018, 11:15:35 am Quote from: Duro - January 13, 2018, 09:54:07 amWas the HHR a dependable car? Which motor did it have and how was the power?It had the 2.2L motor. We had it for 4 years and had no issues with it. There is one fuse you need to pull although I installed a switch that allowed us to turn it off when towing.Jim 1 Likes
Re: Toads? Reply #61 – January 13, 2018, 11:24:31 am Duro, another possible option for a toad that is large enough for your dog is the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon. I believe they are towable with automatic transmission. You could always throw a camper shell on for the pooch. I would target an older one as they are a little lighter. 1 Likes
Re: Toads? Reply #62 – January 13, 2018, 03:52:04 pm Quote from: HiLola - January 13, 2018, 11:24:31 amDuro, another possible option for a toad that is large enough for your dog is the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon. I believe they are towable with automatic transmission. You could always throw a camper shell on for the pooch. I would target an older one as they are a little lighter.Bare GMC 4X4 Canyons weight 4000-lb and upwards.An upgraded hitch is needed.Larry 1 Likes
Re: Toads? Reply #63 – January 13, 2018, 06:57:11 pm Quote from: Larry W - January 13, 2018, 03:52:04 pmBare GMC 4X4 Canyons weight 4000-lb and upwards.An upgraded hitch is needed.LarryProbably true for newer models, Larry, but note that the older ones weigh less. For example, a 2010 4x2 extended cab model has a curb weight of 3,500 lbs:2010 GMC Canyon SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB | Cars.com 1 Likes
Re: Toads? Reply #64 – January 14, 2018, 10:22:00 am Quote from: Chip Chester - January 12, 2018, 05:07:40 pmOne of our toad options...(The other is hiding behind the trailer. Sneaky little thing.)ChipCQuote from: Chip Chester - January 12, 2018, 05:07:40 pmOne of our toad options...(The other is hiding behind the trailer. Sneaky little thing.)ChipChip,Very nice looking Alpine. I have always like them. I still miss all my LBCs (Little British Cars), a 62 Healey tricarb, 03 and 06 Coopers.
Re: Toads? Reply #65 – January 14, 2018, 11:39:05 am Quote from: Rich Meek - January 13, 2018, 12:24:48 amI was considering an Escape when researching toads last year but scratched it from the list due to reports of transmission issues after towing. Could be a lot of folks had no problem and only hear about the complaints but seemed to be too many to ignore and there are other choices.Rich Thanks Rich!! I did a search and did some reading and I don't like what I read. I think I will pass on the escape too.
Re: Toads? Reply #66 – January 14, 2018, 01:44:05 pm I owned a Ford Escape when I bought my 2004 30'IB and intended to tow it. A bit of research at that time told me that the Escape cannot be towed! I even consulted Remco to see if they had a device that would allow four down towing. No such luck!That's when I bought a Honda Civic and then, later, a Honda CRV.
Re: Toads? Reply #67 – January 15, 2018, 10:56:56 am In the past, the Ford Ranger pickup has been a toad recommended by Motorhome magazine. US Production stopped in 2011, although the vehicle continued to be produced in other parts of the world. On a recent overseas trip, I noticed new Rangers in Hong Kong and the Philippines and they looked pretty nice. I noticed that Ford is bringing back the Ranger to US production starting with the 2019 model. Unknown at this time what the weight specs will be, or if it will even be towable 4-down, but it may be a viable toad in the future:Ford Ranger is back - Jan. 14, 2018
Re: Toads? Reply #68 – January 15, 2018, 11:39:11 am Quote from: HiLola - January 15, 2018, 10:56:56 amIn the past, the Ford Ranger pickup has been a toad recommended by Motorhome magazine. US Production stopped in 2011, although the vehicle continued to be produced in other parts of the worldI noticed that Ford is bringing back the Ranger to US production starting with the 2019 model. Unknown at this time what the weight specs will be but it may be a viable toad in the future:Ford Ranger is back - Jan. 14, 2018The older 4X4 Rangers make decent toads, being very lightweight. I consider one a few years ago but backed off when finding very little upgraded suspension parts were available, unlike the Jeep's vast world of aftermarket parts.It seems all newer vehicles are heavier. The new Ranger will probably be in the same weight range as the GMC Canyon, which come in at 4000+lbs bare, a bit heavy .To tow, it will require 4X4 and a transfer-case with a true neutral, just like most other towable 4X4s.Larry
Re: Toads? Reply #69 – January 15, 2018, 08:22:43 pm Yea Larry that’s what I am noticing. Same model newer vehicles are 100’s of pounds heavier. And older used vehicles have to many miles for my liking.
Re: Toads? Reply #70 – January 15, 2018, 08:45:59 pm Quote from: Duro - January 15, 2018, 08:22:43 pmYea Larry that’s what I am noticing. Same model newer vehicles are 100’s of pounds heavier. And older used vehicles have to many miles for my liking.Duro, I agree the new Ranger will probably be too heavy but we won't know for sure until the specs come out. You can find used lower mileage vehicles, though, if you look hard enough. I just purchased a 2003 Chevy S-10 4x2 w/auto. with just under 70K miles (not towable to my knowledge; too bad as it meets the weight requirement). It will work as a trash and grocery hauler, though.They are out there! 1 Likes
Re: Toads? Reply #71 – January 16, 2018, 07:28:43 pm Quote from: HiLola - January 15, 2018, 08:45:59 pmDuro, I agree the new Ranger will probably be too heavy but we won't know for sure until the specs come out. You can find used lower mileage vehicles, though, if you look hard enough. I just purchased a 2003 Chevy S-10 4x2 w/auto. with just under 70K miles (not towable to my knowledge; too bad as it meets the weight requirement). It will work as a trash and grocery hauler, though.They are out there!A review in today’s LA Times said the new Ranger is now a midsize, up from compact. Competes now with Tacoma, Colorado, Frontier, etc. No specs available. — Jon
Re: Toads? Reply #72 – January 17, 2018, 09:23:36 am Good article, Jon. After reading it, I'm fairly certain the new Ranger's will be too heavy to tow, at least not without some hitch modification. Hopefully the specs will be out soon.
Re: Toads? Reply #73 – January 17, 2018, 03:48:15 pm New Ford Bronco, Ranger - Details on the 2019 Ford Ranger & 2020 Ford Broncoguessing that bronco will be even heavier than the ranger... but, probably more fun. can always go old school.... 3 Likes
Re: Toads? Reply #74 – January 17, 2018, 09:21:37 pm “can always go old school....“Yea old school would be fun. I would love to have a first generation Blazer or Bronco to play with.
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