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06-05-2015, 10:22 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.2
State: Idaho
Posts: 533
THOR #1944
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Originally Posted by car54md
Just got a "used" 2015 Axis 24.1, with 1600 miles on it-- don't think it's nearly broken in yet.
My car is a Jeep Grand Cherokee (2012) Overland which is supposedly 4600-4850 lbs. When towing, it feels like there's a lot of extra movement back there (I used to pull this Jeep with a Bounder 36U, never even noticed it was there.)
Is this car too heavy for the motorhome?
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I put a Trac bar on mine and the rear movement went away. It was quite amplified when tugging a toad. YMMV
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Axis 24.2 "was" tug'n a JK
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02-27-2019, 08:44 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 42
THOR #14393
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I just placed the order for my Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar, Base Plate and SMI Duo Stay and Play breaking system. I couldn't tow my BMW X3 ..... so, I purchased a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk to tow and traded in my BMW for a Mini Cooper S convertible ( ya gotta have some fun ). As soon as the parts come in, I'll get the jeep hooked up.
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02-27-2019, 10:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tommyp001
I just placed the order for my Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar, Base Plate and SMI Duo Stay and Play breaking system. I couldn't tow my BMW X3 ..... so, I purchased a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk to tow and traded in my BMW for a Mini Cooper S convertible ( ya gotta have some fun ). As soon as the parts come in, I'll get the jeep hooked up.
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I haven’t selected my tow bar yet and am curious why you chose the Alpha over the lighter weight Ascent?
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02-28-2019, 01:12 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 42
THOR #14393
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete'sMH
I haven’t selected my tow bar yet and am curious why you chose the Alpha over the lighter weight Ascent?
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It’s one of the ones I looked at , seems like a lot of alpha users here that are happy. Plus, that was recommended at hitch place I went.
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02-28-2019, 02:00 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,227
THOR #13362
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Originally Posted by JamieGeek
We now tow a 2014 Ford Escape on the EZE-Tow Acme Dolly:
So far we've pulled this combination (it totals a shade under 4000 lbs) for 400 miles. There are times when I do notice it back there, but not often.
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Because I’m still working at 64, I only pull a toad when I plan an extended business trip
I pull a Toyota Prius on a Demco dolly
Prius weighs 2,900# + 450# dolly
So total tow weight is 3400#
I have the E450 chassis
Works great as long as I don’t get into a situation where I need to back up
So I am always thinking 2 steps ahead
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Fallbrook, CA
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02-28-2019, 02:22 AM
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by taylorbob1
Because I’m still working at 64, I only pull a toad when I plan an extended business trip
I pull a Toyota Prius on a Demco dolly
Prius weighs 2,900# + 450# dolly
So total tow weight is 3400#
I have the E450 chassis
Works great as long as I don’t get into a situation where I need to back up
So I am always thinking 2 steps ahead
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Been a while since I posted that. We've towed the Escape, a C-Max, and a Bolt on the ACME dolly without issue.
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02-28-2019, 02:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tommyp001
It’s one of the ones I looked at , seems like a lot of alpha users here that are happy. Plus, that was recommended at hitch place I went.
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Thank you. It’s cheaper too!
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03-11-2019, 08:12 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 4
THOR #4124
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We towed a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee from Tampa, FL to Alaska and back (14k miles) without any problems.
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03-11-2019, 08:13 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 4
THOR #4124
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike M
We towed a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee from Tampa, FL to Alaska and back (14k miles) without any problems.
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I forgot we were driving a 2015 Vegas 25.2.
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03-14-2019, 09:11 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 28H
State: Kansas
Posts: 29
THOR #11164
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Which baseplate and tow bar do you use? I am thinking about owing a 2018 Subaru Forester manual transmission.
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03-14-2019, 11:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,227
THOR #13362
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I noticed on other websites “tow-ready” vehicles available for sale
With all the gear installed, $1500 worth of tow gear
That may be the route I go when I’m ready to do “four-down”
But for now...a decent, used tow dolly can be had for under $1,000. So that’s what I did
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Fallbrook, CA
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03-15-2019, 01:47 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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Don’t know the fellow or his stuff but there is a guy selling his toad (Ford Focus) all set up and also his tow bar and brake system on the classified page. If I’d not just bought my stuff I’d be looking into it. Just sayin
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06-09-2019, 04:03 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 42
THOR #14393
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tommyp001
I just placed the order for my Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar, Base Plate and SMI Duo Stay and Play breaking system. I couldn't tow my BMW X3 ..... so, I purchased a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk to tow and traded in my BMW for a Mini Cooper S convertible ( ya gotta have some fun ). As soon as the parts come in, I'll get the jeep hooked up.
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All hooked up and ready to take on trips. Works great.
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06-10-2019, 03:17 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,886
THOR #14698
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Good looking set up. tommyp. We tow a 19 Cherokee Trailhawk as well behind our ACE 27.2. The DW hated loosing the front red recovery hooks! You will enjoy the Trailhawk very capable vehicle on and off road.
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06-10-2019, 05:14 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 42
THOR #14393
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I had a welder attach the "Red Hooks" to an extra set of locking pins.
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06-10-2019, 06:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.2
State: Idaho
Posts: 533
THOR #1944
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tommyp001
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Spaghetti cable wars ... FWIW... I coil the safety cable around the bars and leave them that way. Fast easy hitch duties.
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10-24-2020, 01:57 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.3
State: Alabama
Posts: 79
THOR #20803
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Roadmaster towing Assemble???
Hello, we bought this 2017 Axis 25.3 with the Roadmaster towing system in place just 8 weeks ago. How can I use it to hook up to a 2020 Hyundai Tucson? The seller sold it for her deceased father and had no idea how to use it. So it just rides attached to the back of the RUV and we haven't used it yet. It appears we have to take "things" off the Tucson to tow it.....Ideas/suggestions....
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10-24-2020, 02:21 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,886
THOR #14698
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thor 25
Hello, we bought this 2017 Axis 25.3 with the Roadmaster towing system in place just 8 weeks ago. How can I use it to hook up to a 2020 Hyundai Tucson? The seller sold it for her deceased father and had no idea how to use it. So it just rides attached to the back of the RUV and we haven't used it yet. It appears we have to take "things" off the Tucson to tow it.....Ideas/suggestions....
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First off you will need to check the owners manual and see if the Tucson is towable 4 wheels down.
I don't see it listed in the 2020 Good Sam Dinghy Towing Guide. The Guide is a good reference point to start a search for a "toad" but it is a guide. The final say so on 4 down towable will be found in the Manufacturers owners manual.
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2018 ACE 27.2
Toad 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Towbar
Roadmaster Invisibrake
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10-24-2020, 02:28 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,382
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thor 25
Hello, we bought this 2017 Axis 25.3 with the Roadmaster towing system in place just 8 weeks ago. How can I use it to hook up to a 2020 Hyundai Tucson? The seller sold it for her deceased father and had no idea how to use it. So it just rides attached to the back of the RUV and we haven't used it yet. It appears we have to take "things" off the Tucson to tow it.....Ideas/suggestions....
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I don't see any Hyundais in the 2020 Dinghy Towing Guide. I assume the "Roadmaster Towing System" is just the tow bar and you already owned the Hyundai and want to tow it? To flat tow any vehicle it has to be approved to be flat towed by the vehicle manufacturer and have a baseplate installed to attach to the tow bar as well as a lighting system and brake system. The tow bar is just one part of a full system.
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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10-24-2020, 02:49 AM
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#40
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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If your existing car can’t be towed with its wheels on the ground and if you really need to bring a car your choices are to purchase a car that can be towed or use a trailer or a dolly for the car you have. If the latter you won’t use the equipment on your RV, just a normal hitch ball. If the former you’ll need to set up your new car for towing. This involves having a base plate added, lights and a braking system. All of which can cost anywhere from $1500 - $4000 depending on whether you can do some of the work yourself. Towing is pretty easy and can be very useful but it’s a serious thing and you need to find a good shop or fellow camper to assist.
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