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11-23-2020, 01:15 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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The joys of "Orphanhood..."
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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11-23-2020, 02:27 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,129
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wyz3rd
So what do you tow, Fiesta? I am very interested to hear about how well a sprinter can handle towing. Does it "weigh"you down or can you still keep up with traffic?
Any information you can share would be well received. Plus, you're right, being "stuck" in a nice park is not a bad thing. I do have a bicycle rack and two nice bikes.
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No welding required and if you get a bulb insert wiring harness all you have to do is route the wires from the tail lights to the front of the vehicle: no "wiring" involved.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VAPEHA/
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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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11-23-2020, 02:52 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Indiana
Posts: 23
THOR #20066
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What kind of camera system do people use to see their toad, while driving down the road?
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11-23-2020, 03:08 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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The in-dash unit I have allows me to turn on the rear-view camera; so that I can keep an eye on the Toad. But it will switch over to side-views; when I put the turnsignals on...
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11-23-2020, 03:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,222
THOR #13362
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Chevy Spark manual transmission, 2200#
It’s actually built in South Korea, only 1% of parts are from Chevy
The BlueOx bolt-on baseplate was $400 on Amazon + Amazon BlueOx $200 tow bar,
No brakes necessary due to light-weight.
It’s a winner for us.
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Fallbrook, CA
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11-23-2020, 03:31 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,129
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rick h
What kind of camera system do people use to see their toad, while driving down the road?
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The one installed by Thor when they built the coach.
Check your radio manual on how to turn on the rearview camera without shifting into reverse.
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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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11-23-2020, 03:37 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Indiana
Posts: 23
THOR #20066
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Thanks for quick response. I will check my manual.
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11-23-2020, 05:25 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taylorbob1
Chevy Spark manual transmission, 2200#
It’s actually built in South Korea, only 1% of parts are from Chevy
The BlueOx bolt-on baseplate was $400 on Amazon + Amazon BlueOx $200 tow bar, No brakes necessary due to light-weight.
It’s a winner for us.
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What year is that Spark?
If my Smart ever dies from being an orphan: that looks to be a suitable replacement.
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11-23-2020, 05:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,222
THOR #13362
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
What year is that Spark?
If my Smart ever dies from being an orphan: that looks to be a suitable replacement.
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2020
$13,888 was the best price I could find for this Activ model with manual trans
Has all the tech options/Sirius-XM/pleather-heated seats
Drives like a Hyundai
Great city car!
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Fallbrook, CA
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11-23-2020, 05:54 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Cool...
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11-23-2020, 06:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,883
THOR #6826
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I’ve never seen anyone coil the safety cables around the tow bars like that. Is that “a thing”?
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11-23-2020, 06:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,222
THOR #13362
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete'sMH
I’ve never seen anyone coil the safety cables around the tow bars like that. Is that “a thing”?
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Since the pandemic it’s the new normal
Required by the CA governor to protect all citizens
Do not question authority, shut-up & obey!
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Fallbrook, CA
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11-23-2020, 07:07 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taylorbob1
Do not question authority, shut-up & obey!
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11-23-2020, 07:16 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,129
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taylorbob1
Since the pandemic it’s the new normal
Required by the CA governor to protect all citizens
Do not question authority, shut-up & obey!
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No to mention "No towing after 10 PM!!" CV-19 is most active overnight.
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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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11-24-2020, 05:04 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.2
State: California
Posts: 134
THOR #18202
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Alternative
I currently don't have a toad - used to drag a Jeep Wrangler around behind a previous rig. We got the Axis with the idea that its size and mobility added flexibility to our planning.
We may add a toad in the future but for now - the ebike and URB-E scooter get me around. We typically don't stay put for more than 2-3 days and do a lot of boondocking, if that term includes camping at local and state campgrounds with no hookups as well as dispersed BLM and such.
That said, we have a two week trip planned to Yellowstone next year and, intend to do a lot of sightseeing - first time there for both of us. We reserved a rental car in Idaho Falls for 8 days of the trip - about $40 per day. That means we drive 867 miles in the Axis to Idaho Falls, then about 100 miles to our first campsite, Victoria in the rental, me in the Axis. Double that for the round trip and we will have traveled around 2,000 miles w/o towing.
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11-25-2020, 10:06 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: North Carolina
Posts: 36
THOR #13548
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Towing Mini
We have a 2018 Freedom Elite 24FE Mercedes Sprinter and load an automatic shift Mini on an Acme Tow Dolly...no problems whatsoever. The Acme is lightest weight tow dolly.
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11-26-2020, 12:15 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Kentucky
Posts: 101
THOR #15113
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We tow a 5 speed Chevy Sonic ... installed baseplate , went with Roadmaster falcon tow bar .. so easy to hook up.
Loved that car in the badlands and driving to pikes peak!!!
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11-26-2020, 02:44 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 21
THOR #20059
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I’ve been towing a Mini for three years with no complaints or problems. 2009 six speed manual.
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11-26-2020, 03:28 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reid
We have a 2018 Freedom Elite 24FE Mercedes Sprinter and load an automatic shift Mini on an Acme Tow Dolly...no problems whatsoever. The Acme is lightest weight tow dolly.
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Since the Missus can't drive a stick: how much does that tow dolly weigh?
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11-26-2020, 04:32 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Kentucky
Posts: 101
THOR #15113
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I made mention of my missus not able to drive a stick... boy did she show me!
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