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07-12-2018, 12:16 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29m
State: Florida
Posts: 403
THOR #8069
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New Toad
Just bought a 2018 Ford Fiesa for a toad. This is our first toad,so now we need to get the hitch thing for the car any sugestions?
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07-12-2018, 01:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Vegas 25.2
State: Florida
Posts: 2,252
THOR #1589
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First thing first: Did you check to make sure that vehicle is towable? Motohome magazine has a guide for each model year on the web. Some automatics can be towed and not all manuals can be.
Then, you'll need a shop for the baseplate and lights installation. Do some comparison, prices may vary widely. There are two leading companies that make baseplates (for the specific car) and tow bars, Big Ox and Roadmaster. Some shops might give you a better deal on the hardware than you can get buying direct.
You'll also need a braking system, either portable or permanently mounted on the car. All of these topics have been extensively discussed on this and other forums. A search here will keep you busy for hours.
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07-12-2018, 01:25 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 5,658
THOR #7035
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Good news: it is towable 4 down! I would go with the Roadmaster EZ4 or EZ5 baseplate. Check out Etrailer for all your towing needs:
https://www.etrailer.com/Base-Plates...leid=201847480
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Alternate Toad
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07-12-2018, 02:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum RS26
State: Indiana
Posts: 288
THOR #10823
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Roadmaster base plate, Falcon II drawbar, aux brake system of your choice (I like the invisi-brake) and you'll be good to go.
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07-23-2018, 08:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29m
State: Florida
Posts: 403
THOR #8069
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On the newer toads the steering wheel does not lock like they did in in the older cars, so what keeps the wheel / tires straight when towing.
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07-24-2018, 11:21 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum RS26
State: Indiana
Posts: 288
THOR #10823
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With 4 down towing the steering wheel in the toad has to be unlocked while towing. The geometry of the suspension allows the toad to follow the towing vehicle straight down the road and around curves. It is also why you can not back up with the toad attached.
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07-24-2018, 12:50 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 18,448
THOR #8860
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Congratulations!
Can you set up your Backup camera to be on constantly?
It'll give you the opportunity to keep an eye on the Toad... 
http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1532433003
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-24-2018, 02:09 PM
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Thor Palazzo 33.3 diesel
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 33.3 34'bunkhouse
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,459
THOR #4735
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on our '14 Fiesta and '14 Focus we use our Blue Ox ALPHA towbar, installed BlueOx front plate, and BlueOx wiring harness to rear bulbs in the tail lights.... easy.
you can have any truck or 4wd shop do the install, usually about $300. These shops make modifications to cars and trucks all the time, and are the best and quickest place to have the install performed.
we also had them add a 12v cut off switch, under the hood on top of the battery, in order to eliminate any 12v battery loss while traveling, and in order to be able to remove the key when towing.
84,000+ miles with no issues....
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'14 Palazzo 33.3 bunkhouse 34' diesel
KingTailgater2 Dish HD, 100w/5a SOLAR, BlueOx
110,000+mi since '14 - US, Alaska, Canada (also, '14 Gulfstream Amerilite and '07 ForestRiver Rockwood) : )b 
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07-24-2018, 02:22 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Newmar Bay Star Sport 300
State: Alabama
Posts: 3,254
THOR #6826
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The blue ox towbar installation on a 2014 Focus isn’t too bad for a handy home wrencher. With a manual transmission it seems like a perfect toad to us.
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07-24-2018, 02:34 PM
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Thor Palazzo 33.3 diesel
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 33.3 34'bunkhouse
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,459
THOR #4735
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both of ours are FWD automatics...no need to worry about having to go with a manual on most any of the Ford models.
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07-24-2018, 02:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Newmar Bay Star Sport 300
State: Alabama
Posts: 3,254
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TurnerFam
both of ours are FWD automatics...no need to worry about having to go with a manual on most any of the Ford models.
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Indeed! I had to search for quite a while to find a manual car as I really find them more fun to drive. Apparently it’s an effective theft deterrent as well!
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07-25-2018, 09:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29m
State: Florida
Posts: 403
THOR #8069
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Having CW install everything thats needed for the new Toad tomorrow. I will let you know how I make out. So far I have had no problems with CW, but this will be the first time back after purchasing the 2018 Windsport 29 m 13 months ago.
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08-08-2018, 02:47 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: South Carolina
Posts: 20
THOR #6691
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towing ford fiesta
Only the Ford Fiesta ST. cannot be towed four down. all others are ok.
We have a 2017 Ford Fiesta Hatchback with moon roof. Paid $14,500 out the door price last year.
Took it to a Hitch Center specialist and had it rigged for flat towing.
Great little car, lots of zip and TONS of gas milage!! Only weighs 2600 lbs dry weight. We cannot even tell the car is back there when towing behind our 2017 Thor 26HE.
BE SURE TO READ FORD FIESTA OWNERS MANUAL UNDER RECREATIONAL TOWING.
Have fun.
Jere, Charleston sc
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08-08-2018, 04:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29m
State: Florida
Posts: 403
THOR #8069
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CW did a great job of installing everything and teaching me how everything works. They even installed a battery disconnect switch. Our maiden voyage is Sunday, Ocala,FL to Temperanceville, VA about 14hrs.
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08-08-2018, 04:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Georgia
Posts: 4,051
THOR #11130
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Be sure to "Stop And Smell The Toad". Enjoy the trip!!
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Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
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08-08-2018, 04:52 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 18,448
THOR #8860
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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