TomNLauraWA
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What are some reasonably priced vehicles suitable for flat towing behind a Coachmen Mirada 32ss? I know several Jeep products are suitable along with most manual transmission vehicles but it would help me choose a vehicle if I could get recommendations from others with Class A rigs. We just bought a new-to-us Mirada and are looking for a suitable toad.
2019 Coachmen Mirada 32ss
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The Dinghy Towing forum is better suited for your question. Perhaps do some searching there. FMCA and Motorhome magazine both publish towing quides. CRV up to 2014 can be towed. My current Jeep might be heavier than you want. Both of these cars have automatic trannys.
Flat towing also involves a tow bar, base plate, aux brake, lights and possible charging line.
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wildtoad
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The number of NEW vehicles that can be flat towed is declining. There are quite a few older cars that can be. I towed Jeep Wranglers, and Chevy Sonic’s. Both easy to tow. Previous post gives info on where to look for more models.
When decide on a vehicle, check out NSA’s Ready Brute Elite which is a tow bar aux brake combo. Very easy to set up and use.
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Bumpyroad
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don't forget a braking system.
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Problems can occur when towing that existed at mfg. An excellecent recent example is death wobble due to EPS which has less damping than hydraulic steering. Do extensive homework on any car because even as a DIY setup is expensive.
Tom is correct as toads represent a very small market for mfg and that market is quickly ignored when other factors are considered.
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LouLawrence
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Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. Excellent, light weight and built-in tow option. As mentioned, add a braking system and you are good to go. We use the M&G but there are others.
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We have a 13 Explorer that we tow. It’s 4WD but this generation of Explorer can also be towed if it were only FWD. the Ford Edge of similar years can also be towed.
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I tow a Smart car. I have one set up with the Roadmaster deal so it can be flat towed and one that is not. I thought the Roadmaster deal was the way to go after reading about it forever but have only used it a couple of times as it takes to long to hook up and the first time I used it the "death wobble" got me. So, I use a dolly which allows me to tow any of our cars that are front wheel drive and takes no time to hook up. I also have a Featherlite car trailer if I want to take something else. I am also 82+ years old. Get what suits YOU and get on out here.
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Blaster Man
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CA Traveler wrote:...CRV up to 2014 can be towed. The 2014 can be towed as well. All CRVs (FWD and AWD) can be towed four down.
Flat towing also involves a tow bar, base plate, aux brake, lights and possible charging line...
I'm towing my second CRV, great tow vehicles.
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edited 09/28/23 03:08pm by Blaster Man *
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As you're seeing here, everybody is going to recommend what they tow or have towed with. Soo, I'll just do the same, haha:
The Ford Taurus that Ford built up until 2019, provided it has the V6 engine, is flat towable (and its automatic). Also, the Ford Fusion Hybrids that were also built until around 2019, can be flat towed. I've towed both of those and they both work great.
Now, if you want something fun to drive, and very simple to flat tow, been around forever and still being built new today, look no further than a Jeep Wrangler. Thats what we tow now, and it is the simplest to tow I've ever owned. Setting it up to tow was the easiest, too (Jeep is only vehicle I've owned that I was able to do all the towing setup myself, didn't have to hire a mechanic). It is the most fun, too. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
As already said, the choices for new vehicles that are flat towable keeps getting slimmer and slimmer. If you're willing to buy a used vehicle, you will have a lot more choices.
Good luck, whatever you decide.
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