Heli_av8tor
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Bill N asked for my thoughts on the CRV as a Toad in an unrelated thread. Thought I'd share my thoughts in this area.
We bought the 2014 CRV (latest year that can be towed) purposely to be a toad. It replaced DW's 2006 Camry. Would have bought a new Camry if it had been towable.
The Camry was a nicer car in all respects except it wasn't AWD, but Theresa loves the CRV. I'm used to a Honda Pilot and a lot more room if I want to carry stuff. I wish the rear seats would fold down flat.
As a toad I have nothing to compare it to. We've pulled it about 3500 miles. It tows well without shimmy or other bad habits. Other than acceleration I can't tell it's still back there without looking at the rear view monitor. I had one "emergency swerve" maneuver at 60 mph and it tracked perfectly.
I like the way the base plate isn't too noticeable with the arms removed. As much as we've gravitated towards boondocking I would like to have a jeep but it has to double as DW's daily driver. She was not having a jeep!
Can't think of anything else. Questions?
Tom
We bought the 2014 CRV (latest year that can be towed) purposely to be a toad. It replaced DW's 2006 Camry. Would have bought a new Camry if it had been towable.
The Camry was a nicer car in all respects except it wasn't AWD, but Theresa loves the CRV. I'm used to a Honda Pilot and a lot more room if I want to carry stuff. I wish the rear seats would fold down flat.
As a toad I have nothing to compare it to. We've pulled it about 3500 miles. It tows well without shimmy or other bad habits. Other than acceleration I can't tell it's still back there without looking at the rear view monitor. I had one "emergency swerve" maneuver at 60 mph and it tracked perfectly.
I like the way the base plate isn't too noticeable with the arms removed. As much as we've gravitated towards boondocking I would like to have a jeep but it has to double as DW's daily driver. She was not having a jeep!
Can't think of anything else. Questions?
Tom