GeneS
Active member
Choices, choices. I have a 2016 Winnebago View. Actual tow capacity is around 4400 pounds. Up until now, toad has been my Harley Heritage Softtail in a 5x10 box trailer. I have a 92 Celica GT i would like to use as a toad.
A. Being a 5 speed manual, i think i could tow it 4 flat, but that would incur over 2 grand for baseplate, tow bar, wiring, brake unit etc. +Brakes include, +minimal extra overall weight and +negligible tongue weight. But, of course, that means -never being able to back up.
B. For a bit more than that i can get a full size trailer, +brakes included. +More flexibility as far as backing, but would leave - 3 separate units to park in a campsite/campground. Also -heavier overall weight and -tongue weight.
C. I only started looking at a tow dolly. + Lighter overall weight, +easy to move by hand and store in a campsite, +brakes included.
Any other pros(+) or cons(-) i may have overlooked? Camping style is usually only one or two nights in one spot, then moving on. Exception for a couple of years has been 7-10 days in Escapees North Ranch in Congress, AZ. Would really like to put all my eggs in one basket (View, Celica AND Harley), but that probably isn't realistic.
A. Being a 5 speed manual, i think i could tow it 4 flat, but that would incur over 2 grand for baseplate, tow bar, wiring, brake unit etc. +Brakes include, +minimal extra overall weight and +negligible tongue weight. But, of course, that means -never being able to back up.
B. For a bit more than that i can get a full size trailer, +brakes included. +More flexibility as far as backing, but would leave - 3 separate units to park in a campsite/campground. Also -heavier overall weight and -tongue weight.
C. I only started looking at a tow dolly. + Lighter overall weight, +easy to move by hand and store in a campsite, +brakes included.
Any other pros(+) or cons(-) i may have overlooked? Camping style is usually only one or two nights in one spot, then moving on. Exception for a couple of years has been 7-10 days in Escapees North Ranch in Congress, AZ. Would really like to put all my eggs in one basket (View, Celica AND Harley), but that probably isn't realistic.