And a happy ending!I assume that was with full install and plug an Play!
And a happy ending!I assume that was with full install and plug an Play!
Yeah I though it included a vehicle.I assume that was with full install and plug an Play!
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?
You may be able to get an aluminum trailer for that kind of money.I don't know what the process is but I was dumb founded at the cost. Hell I'll buy a trailer first.
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.I was quoted $6,582.00!
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.
I was told that a lot of stick shift cars could not be flat towed.That is why I chose a 2015 Dart Stick. Pop it in neutral, no steering lock. Easy Peasy!
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.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.