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05-04-2017, 11:34 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: New Mexico
Posts: 14
THOR #4547
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towing and turning
Hi everyone--we are still in the "looking" phase, and I have a question about towing. We are thinking about a 32-34 ft motorhome (maybe a Windsport/Hurricane 29M) and also thinking about a jeep as a toad. So here's my question--Does towing a vehicle change the pivot point when you turn? What are the primary considerations regarding learning to tow a vehicle? Thank you!
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05-05-2017, 12:05 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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no, the vehicle follows your path, and usually well within the lines of the drive tires - never been an issue
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two Campers, two Electric cars
former diesel pusher traveler
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05-05-2017, 12:46 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37TB
State: Kentucky
Posts: 1,032
THOR #1020
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We have a 2015 Challenger 37TB with a Ford Explorer Toad. The toad tracks with the rear wheels with no off track.
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Challenger 37TB
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05-05-2017, 02:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
THOR #2829
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The 32-34 foot RV changes the pivot point when you turn compared to any smaller vehicle... the toad will be tight behind you whatever you do. I tow a 2010 Wrangler behind my 33 foot 2014 Hurricane - its a good combination.
The biggest things to remember when towing (4 down or dolly):
- assume you cannot back-up. Have an 'exit strategy' going forward for any place you put yourself into (gas stations, etc..)
- You are even longer/heavier than before - when passing, changing lanes, etc - need to remember its back there. You will accelerate slower, and need more clearance.
I leave my rear camera on at all times when towing (except when my Jensen decides to 'blank screen') - as an extra reminder there is something back there.
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Greg
Not yet retired...
Florida (Michigan transplant)
2014 Hurricane 32A
2000 Infinity (previous)
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05-05-2017, 02:47 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Keep in mind, with the longer motorhomes, you have to watch for where the rear axle is when making a turn anyway. So you are already going past the street a little so that doesn't hit the curb.
On most motorhomes the wheelbase is going to be longer than the toad which means just avoiding the curb with the rear axles means the toad will be far away from the curb.
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05-05-2017, 06:05 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37TB
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 412
THOR #4486
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Most of the issues we've run into with the toad are gas stations that are not RV friendly. There have been some instances where we had to disconnect the toad. Our recent fix to that problem, Flying J stations. They have at least two RV friendly lanes for gas and diesel fueling. Otherwise, the toad tracks behind the coach without issue. The key is remembering that you cannot back up with the toad in tow so always look for the forward exiting approach.
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Tom and Lisa
Pennsylvania
2015 Challenger 37TB
2015 Ford Taurus toad
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05-05-2017, 07:50 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: New Mexico
Posts: 14
THOR #4547
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Thank you!
Thank you all so much--this is very helpful!
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05-06-2017, 01:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
THOR #1589
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Might mention one other factor, tail swing. Some RVs have up to 30 inches of tail swing, which can make those guard pipes or concrete islands snag the back corner.
Driving an RV, you just have to always be always mindful of the height, width and total length of your rig.
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05-06-2017, 04:09 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
THOR #5821
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On the larger motor homes, you have to account for tail swing. If your are turning sharply left, remember the tail, along with the toad, will first swing right, then follow. I always towed with our 41 foot DP and never had a problem, but I was very aware of where everything was all the time.
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