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Originally Posted by winder1
We are considering an extended RV vacation of 6-12 months. To tow, or not to tow, that is the question.
There are plenty of pluses to NOT towing, but are they outweighed by the pluses?
Cost of gas, is the least of the cost, and the least concern as well. Safety, is the paramount reason NOT to tow.
With the availability of ZIP cars, UBER, LYFT, and traditional rental cars, we think towing is going to become to be seen as unnecessary.
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Originally Posted by JamieGeek
In many cases the mpg of the RV + Car isn't much different than the RV alone. Since the RVs already get pretty dismal mileage as it is adding a car (especially a small one) only drops it a few ticks if any. You can always drive a little slower as well to gain those few decimals of mpg back.
In addition there is the plus of having your car with you; not some stinky rental; not some Uber or Lyft driver you know nothing about...
Also you have to consider the destination as well: Is it a good location for driving your own vehicle? (Like going to DC you really don't need a car with all the public transit available.)
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I was thinking along the same lines. It majorly depends on
where your travels take you AND on how much you like to stay around the RV site vs going and touring. Also if you stay at places where you can walk or bike lots of places... or if you stay only short stints at RV parks and campgrounds so that you do your grocery shopping and touring while en route in the RV.
I would say that more than the fairly insignificant decrease in fuel economy while towing, I'd guess that other costs would come more into play. Insurance on the TOAD, wear and tear with tires etc. would tip the scales more
and if you only rarely needed transportation those saving would likely outweigh the inconvenience and costs of rentals, taxis, etc...
But it's hugely a personal style thing...
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