Setting up a car to be towed behind a motor home

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The tiny Dart makes a great Toad! I do not feel it behind the behemoth and only watch it in the rear cam. It is very roomy in the end run with fold down seats and easy to park in those tight beach area's! It is also fun to drive, banging gears and the turbo boost! And a little Customization from the misses! She layed down the stripes and rear accent herself. Car has the Race Track lighting on the rear and it all works with coach connection.

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SGBARRACUDA said:
So the wife and I are looking at campers or a motor home. So we looked a motor homes today at Camping World. While there I thought I would ask at the service desk how much it would cost to set my wife's 2016 Ford Edge AWD for towing behind a motor home. Now take a wild guess how much I was quoted?
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Run away from Camping World! JMO!
 
SGBARRACUDA said:
I was quoted $6,582.00!
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We own two Jeep Grand Cherokees; a 2007 and a 2018. We flat tow the 2007 behind our RV all the time with no problem. The Jeep weighs about 5,000 pounds, and the RV's towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. The 4 wheel drive system has a "N" button that puts the drive train (transfer case?) in neutral so the wheels can spin without turning the transmission. It also keeps the steering wheel from locking with the key out of the ignition. The hitch I got cost about $1,800, and has brakes for the car built in. PM me for further details on the hitch if you are interested. Our RV is built on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis, and it has a 3.0 liter turbo diesel, but it tows the Jeep just fine. Here is what I think. 1) I don't think you want a trailer or a tow dolly. The wheels wind up sticking out wider that a lot of RVs, and a lot of cars nowadays have so little room in front of the front wheel that tow dolly straps are really hard to attach and detach. 2) I would not want to 'alter' my car to be able to tow it. I just don't like that idea. 3) I would research cars that can be flat towed without modification and buy one. You don't have to spend a fortune; just get a decent one. I just think it would be easier. Plus, every once in a while, an extra car can come in handy.
 
harrisonm said:
We own two Jeep Grand Cherokees; a 2007 and a 2018. We flat tow the 2007 behind our RV all the time with no problem. The Jeep weighs about 5,000 pounds, and the RV's towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. The 4 wheel drive system has a "N" button that puts the drive train (transfer case?) in neutral so the wheels can spin without turning the transmission. It also keeps the steering wheel from locking with the key out of the ignition. The hitch I got cost about $1,800, and has brakes for the car built in. PM me for further details on the hitch if you are interested. Our RV is built on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis, and it has a 3.0 liter turbo diesel, but it tows the Jeep just fine. Here is what I think. 1) I don't think you want a trailer or a tow dolly. The wheels wind up sticking out wider that a lot of RVs, and a lot of cars nowadays have so little room in front of the front wheel that tow dolly straps are really hard to attach and detach. 2) I would not want to 'alter' my car to be able to tow it. I just don't like that idea. 3) I would research cars that can be flat towed without modification and buy one. You don't have to spend a fortune; just get a decent one. I just think it would be easier. Plus, every once in a while, an extra car can come in handy.
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That is why I chose a 2015 Dart Stick. Pop it in neutral, no steering lock. Easy Peasy! Course it is towed behind 41' of Cummins Turbo 400HP and a 10k tow rating. Real easy!

Had we known the coach was in our future, We would have kept the Hemi Grand Cherokee my wife loved so much
 
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Mopar says this just fine with the Dart! no issues yet!
 
I even wired in the battery isolation to keep it charged from the coach while running down the highway. Likely over kill as every thing in the car during tow is powered from the coach.
 
I don’t know if anyone mentioned it yet, but why not use a tow dolly and raise the front wheels in the air on the tow dolly and disconnect the driveshaft to the rear wheels? I’ve used tow dolly’s to transport cars north south east and west across the country. Tow dollies are relatively cheap, very lightweight, and can be disconnected easily. The only problem is unless you are really good, you can’t back them up easily. I do have one that I could let you borrow to try out or buy from me if you prefer. Just saying. Whatever makes life easier.
 
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Valiant63 said:
I don’t know if anyone mentioned it yet, but why not use a tow dolly and raise the front wheels in the air on the tow dolly and disconnect the driveshaft to the rear wheels? I’ve used tow dolly’s to transport cars north south east and west across the country. Tow dollies are relatively cheap, very lightweight, and can be disconnected easily. The only problem is unless you are really good, you can’t back them up easily. I do have one that I could let you borrow to try out or buy from me if you prefer. Just saying. Whatever makes life easier.
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I have owned a couple tow dollies in the past. But I’m to old and lazy to crawl under and remove the driveshaft. But thanks for the offer.
 
Buy yourself a cheap Honda CRV, (I know) :BangHead:
And good luck finding a cheap one.

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There are vehicles that are pretty simple to flat tow, and some can't be. I am with you, I am too old to climb under and mess with a drive shaft everytime.

We see a lot of Jeeps and CRV's being flat towed in and out of the park here.
 
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