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Originally Posted by Laco

We towed a 3100 pound HHR behind our former 41 foot DP, 4 down for close to 10 years. Never had a problem, at least as a result of towing. The Gemini with that 3100 pound car behind it, is just about maxed out at GCVW. It will tow it, but struggles on grades, so I rarely tow now. Fortunately its small enough to fit into many parking lots for stocking up etc. If we are in one place for awhile, I rent an econobox. IMO towing 4 down is much easier and just presents one less thing to deal with, when connecting, disconnecting and storing. The downside of towing at all, is overall length, the possibility of winding up trapped on a small street or???, since there is no such thing as backing up with the car connected.

Actually, there is a way to back up with car connected; it's just not very popular yet.

A wheel lift mechanism like those used by wreckers replaces the dolly. Other than cost (for the huge custom motorhome not the lift itself) it looks like a great idea to me.

Having said that, I personally like your idea of staying just small enough so you don't have to tow at all. Granted, most owners need a lot more space than that, particularly if they stay out for long periods. Around 24-feet in length seems to be a size where many owners go solo.