Toad or no Toad..... March 07, 2001, 04:23:33 pm Yahoo Message Number: 2508I like the 26.5 footer so I can maneuver in areas that can not accommodate larger models. I think 26.5 feet is about as big as you can get and not have to haul a Toad. (going into town for groceries??) I am hoping my wife and I(healthy and fairly athletic) can get around on bicycles, walking etc. Would you experienced owners of 26.5 and 23.5 footers comment on or critique the above three statements? Thanks, folks.
Toad or no Toad..... Reply #1 – March 07, 2001, 05:56:17 pm Yahoo Message Number: 2510We just spent five weeks on a tour of the south from South Padre to Orlando in a 26.5 MB and no toad. The lack of a toad was an inconvenience a few time as we had to pack up everything to get groceries. However, the rig handles like a van and the extra 3 ft gives us an extra room. For us, a toad would add more headaches than it would solve. However, if you are a Winter Texan, going to one place and staying there for a month or more, then a toad would be a good idea.Arne
Toad or no Toad..... Reply #2 – March 07, 2001, 06:12:17 pm Yahoo Message Number: 2511The question is maneuvering 26.5' models and not having to have a toad.Our LD is our fifth motorhome over near 30 years, and the longest was 27'. We never have had problems in maneuverability, though I once had to do some fancy twisting and backing when I accidentally pulled off US 1 into an auto overlook parking with no exit. As far as taking it to town, we have parked in all major cities except Manhattan (which we mever tried) and Boston (which we tried and failed). We just find two adjacent parking spaces. In large cities, we try at the end of rush hours - there are always downtown streets which are no parking until rush hour ends, then spaces become available if you are right there. I can't speak for the 30' LD, but we have found it easier in our mind to unhook the rig, do our shopping, laundry, sightseeing, and then rehooking up than to continually hook and unhook a toad. Besides, we mever have trouble with small gas stations, and can avoid the freeways and see the towns in this great nation of ours.Gus Weber
Toad or no Toad..... Reply #3 – March 07, 2001, 07:02:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 2512In our 22footer, we towed our son's Honda once--taking him and his wheels to college.We found that we can park the 22 about anywhere. We often go the the end of a small town and park at a curb. In malls and grocery stores, we usually park far out in the lot and pull through one parking place and into another.Most museums and other attractions have places deep enough for a LD sized rig. We often back into a space, letting the rear overhang stick over the curb and thus getting the front end back into the marked parking place.Once, when curbside spaces were short, we fed two parking meeters.I think that either a 26.5 or a 30 could do the two places out in the lot trick.bob phillips
Toad or no Toad..... Reply #4 – March 07, 2001, 07:02:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 2513In our 22footer, we towed our son's Honda once--taking him and his wheels to college.We found that we can park the 22 about anywhere. We often go the the end of a small town and park at a curb. In malls and grocery stores, we usually park far out in the lot and pull through one parking place and into another.Most museums and other attractions have places deep enough for a LD sized rig. We often back into a space, letting the rear overhang stick over the curb and thus getting the front end back into the marked parking place.Once, when curbside spaces were short, we fed two parking meeters.I think that either a 26.5 or a 30 could do the two places out in the lot trick.bob phillips
Toad or no Toad..... Reply #5 – March 07, 2001, 07:02:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 2514In our 22footer, we towed our son's Honda once--taking him and his wheels to college.We found that we can park the 22 about anywhere. We often go the the end of a small town and park at a curb. In malls and grocery stores, we usually park far out in the lot and pull through one parking place and into another.Most museums and other attractions have places deep enough for a LD sized rig. We often back into a space, letting the rear overhang stick over the curb and thus getting the front end back into the marked parking place.Once, when curbside spaces were short, we fed two parking meeters.I think that either a 26.5 or a 30 could do the two places out in the lot trick.bob phillips
Toad or no Toad..... Reply #6 – March 07, 2001, 10:49:30 pm Yahoo Message Number: 2518The shorter the better for driving but you will get use to whatever size LD you get. I find my 22' model very easy to drive but we have had some interesting experiences getting out of dead-ins. As for a toad, as someone said, if you are staying in the same place for a longer period of time, they are nice. We don't tow due to the lack of adequate power. When I own a V-10 Ford, I will probably tow on some trips..We do rent when we are staying somewhere for several days and we want to tour. This is often cheaper than towing and a lot easier.
Toad or No Toad Reply #7 – March 13, 2001, 04:03:20 pm Yahoo Message Number: 2601I have a 26.5 RB LD and I towed a Honda from the west coast to the east coast...and I did not know it was there...and I could easily do without the toad...the LD is so easy to drive...I have a van on the farm in Washington and driving the LD is no different than driving that Van! If I were to fulltime it I would consider a bike/motor bike to get around..or simply plan my stops and get what I might need at the campsite before I arrive. With the LD, it is no big deal to drive to the store and back. Your statements sound good to me. Mari Susan
Toad or No Toad Reply #8 – March 13, 2001, 07:16:45 pm Yahoo Message Number: 2605I've been puzzling over "toad or not" for my own plans, and I'm simply unable to decide. But I figure to try without for a while; adding one (with its attendant inconvenience) can come later.The source of my indecision isn't about needing to go to town, or to the store. I believe Mari Susan's experience "... no different than driving that van" tells me I don't need to toad for town.BUT .. if I'm in a campground and I want to go for my morning hike, where is the trail? Do I need to unhook and drive the RV to a trailhead 3 miles distant? And is there a place to park the RV at the trailhead?What do campers do when they want to go birdwatching?
Toad or no Toad..... Reply #9 – March 19, 2001, 09:59:29 am Yahoo Message Number: 2717My wife and I - Travel in a 1999 LD RK. Love the view of the sunrises out the back. There is a copy of our journal from the March-April-May 2000 vacation at [url=http://www.lazydazeowners.com/[url=http://members.bellatlantic.net/~kermit1 When we stopped at Sutter's Fort in CA (no parking lot at the fort) we hadda park in the street. We can if we get an end spot, fit into one parking place but if (as it was in Sacramento) there aren't any enders left, we took up two spaces (two meters) but we have parked many times on the streets with no trouble. NO we don't tow a toad.
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