toad

We have a Sprinter and want to tow a 4,200 lb. Jeep. Any positive or negative experiences with NSA Ready Brute tow bars or the Ready Brake which is a mechanical surge brake system operating the brakes on the towed vehicle?

Long time Rver, new to dinghy towing this year. Only towed 4 times this fall. Developed a procedure check list for my toad. Once, I almost forgot to install the hitch pin so I used my label maker to attach a reminder right on the tow bar. Good thing I double checked my work. Plastic 1/2"...

I just bought a new Ford Range that I intend to use as a TOAD with my Thor Chateau 29G . I went to a couple of local RV and trailer dealers to get ideas and pricing. Beforehand, I figured I would use either a Blue Ox or Roadmaster base plate and tow bar and a built-in brake system like the...

For anyone purchasing a Jeep Wrangler JL - 2018 or newer to set up as a TOAD, particularly if you're updating from an older series Jeep Wrangler, I thought this might be helpful information - I towed my 2015 Wrangler JK behind my motorhome. I had it set up with a Rockjock towplate and a...

Is it ok to connect car to RV while jack are down?

Hi folks, We have a 2019 DX3 and have been traveling primarily through the west (steep grades, mountains,...) with a Jeep Toad. Generally, we do fine though do struggle a bit thru steep grades. On our next trip I want to bring along our dirt bikes and other toys. The cheapest option is to...

I was looking at a new 2020 Ford Ranger 4x4 crew cab. 4400 lbs empty. Anyone out there towing one of this behind their class A. We have a 2016 Georgetown 335DS and pull a 2016 Jeep Wrangler unlimited now with no problems. Just wanted to see if anyone is pulling a new Ranger. Jim O...

Please advise, hooked up the 2013 Honda CRV to our Sunseeker just liked i did b4 our trip except turned ignition key one click past acc and drained battery did i damage our car. My husband is beingnicebut im a idiot. We charged car and seemed ok but being a worrier. Addl info, tow sys is...

Hey folks - I have a weird problem that I can't seem to solve. I hope this is the right place to post this question. I have a 2019 Dynamax Isata 3 (class c) that I plan on towing my 2011 Jeep wrangler with. I installed the EZ-wire harness from blue ox into the Jeep. When I hook up to the RV...

Has anyone taken a 32' class C with a toad on dolly into a Pilot Flying J and refueled at the car pumps. I'll be going up I-81 in Pa, and wanted to gas up at the Plot Flying J at exit 175. I don't want to get in there and not be able to get out. There is a P/F J with RV lanes 30 miles north past...

I am usually hooking up toad on my own. Anyone have any tips on getting toad right distance from MH? TIA

I have a 2020 Ford Escape hybrid I would like to tow behind my Sunseeker MBS. What equipment is preferred Blue ox or Roadmaster? Roadmaster has a crossbar are there advantages to the cross bar? Is anybody towing a Escape Hybrid, what is your experience like? What portable Braking system do you...

Are safety chains from toad to dolly required in any states? Should probably have them anyway.

I have a sunseeker 2017 and we tow a 2002 Jeep Wrangler. I just hooked up and found the running lights do not work I changed connections and nothing. When I test I do not seem to have a brown wire feed at the motor home. I checked fuses all good. Any help?

Hello All, I have a 2020 3270 Sunseeker and we tow my 2013 Ford F150 as our TOAD. We were at the end of our trip, headed home and our TOAD was rear ended. Luckily everyone walked away from the wreck. I believe the toad is totaled. (waiting on the insurance adjuster) I am having the rv checked...

Hi I have a 2017 Mini Cooper Clubman that has an automatic parking brake. Is anyone toading a late model mini with an auto parking brake? Need to know how to disable it.

I have a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited as a toad. I use the Patriot II braking system, and have the Hopkins wiring harness for the brake lights. About a month ago, I towed the Jeep on a trip. The vehicle security light stayed illuminated the first once or twice I went to drive it (I don't have...

Hey there! My wife and I just purchased a 2019 Forest River Forester MBS and are about ready to hit the road running. We are looking into purchasing something to tow behind it. What are the most popular vehicles to tow behind the Mercedes chassis Foresters? I'm considering picking up a new 2...

Has anybody done a wire harness on a 2020 ford escape hybrid to make it a toad? Curt has a kit advertised for 2020 SE, but not titanium and I am having problems with Support on the phone. Etrailer has this kit where I cut the wires and install diodes :(. I think the older model harness is...

On a long trip and towing a Ford Fiesta with a Class C Motorhome. Should I disconnect the Blue Ox tow bar when I only stay one night at some campgrounds. Also if I leave it connected and the site is not level, has anyone used their automatic levelers while still connected to their toad. I...

My MBS is rated to tow 4200 lbs. I already have a 2006 Jeep liberty setup as a toad. it weighs between 3800 and 4000 lbs. but this jeep is in PA and the motorhome is based out of FL. no room for jeep in FL. Plus I need it at my PA home. last night a 2020 Ford Escape Titanium Hybrid...

I have: Tow vehicle: 2016 Sunseeker 2250 on Chevy 4500(combined brake/turn lamps) Toad: 2012 GMC Canyon 4wd crew cab (separate brake/turn lamps) Baseplates: Roadmaster Towbar: Roadmaster Falcon 2 Supplemental Braking System (SBS): Demco Stay-in-play Tail/stop wiring via diodes. The baseplate...

Has anybody setup a late model Jeep Grand Cherokee for towing behind their motorhome? Where and how do you put a battery disconnect switch when the battery is under the passenger's seat?

We recently purchased a 2018 Thor Siesta 24 SS. We are thinking about flat towing a Hyundai Elantra SE. We just don't know who to go to for the installation of the base plate, tow bar, etc. We live in Northeast Florida, near St Augustine. Other posts on this forum suggest we would be looking...

I choose to use some type of safety chain/cable to connect the toad to the dolly. I fought with the chains that came with the EZE TOW dolly for awhile and decided to switch to cables when we got our 06 CV-V. I wanted to attach one of the cable ends to the tow hook on the CR-V and the cable...