{"id":10519,"date":"2023-09-21T16:24:16","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T23:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=10519"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:40:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T22:40:16","slug":"best-toads-for-rv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-toads-for-rv\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Best Toads for RV Towing in 2023?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;ve pulled into the cramped campground late that night. After all day of travel, you slowly maneuver your RV into the tight campsite, hook up the water and electric, and level the camper. Now, finally, you can get some sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as you lay your head on your pillow a bittersweet realization dawns on you. You&rsquo;ll have to set it up all over again tomorrow when you make your run to the store.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, if you had a vehicle that you could tow behind your RV, you wouldn&rsquo;t have to deal with all that hassle. You could set up your RV with the knowledge that it&rsquo;s staying put. Then, <strong>use your towed vehicle for all of your day-to-day travel needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yep, that&rsquo;s what you need: <strong><em>a toad.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Most small cars can be towed, but you should check the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions for recreational towing.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your selected vehicle can&rsquo;t be towed on all four wheels, then find a <strong>tow dolly<\/strong> for your RV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will need after-market equipment like a <strong>tow bar <\/strong>and perhaps <strong>supplemental braking systems.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<strong> best RV tow vehicles are <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/types-of-motorhomes\/\"><strong>class A<\/strong><\/a><strong> diesel RVs <\/strong>for maximum towing capacity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"variant\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-rv-storage\">How Neighbor is changing RV storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on RV storage, on average. No rate hikes.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"70\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 70 50\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M36.5625 4.6875C34.8366 4.6875 33.4375 6.08661 33.4375 7.8125V10.9375H8.4375C6.71161 10.9375 5.3125 12.3366 5.3125 14.0625V37.5C5.3125 39.2259 6.71161 40.625 8.4375 40.625H13.6513C14.529 42.4726 16.4122 43.75 18.5938 43.75C20.7753 43.75 22.6585 42.4726 23.5362 40.625H51.1513C52.029 42.4726 53.9122 43.75 56.0938 43.75C58.306 43.75 60.2114 42.4364 61.0727 40.5467C61.2267 40.5975 61.3914 40.625 61.5625 40.625H63.125C64.8509 40.625 66.25 39.2259 66.25 37.5V29.6875C66.25 29.4242 66.1835 29.1652 66.0566 28.9345L60.5078 18.8458L57.9358 12.8334C57.4439 11.6834 56.3135 10.9375 55.0627 10.9375H49.0625V7.8125C49.0625 6.08661 47.6634 4.6875 45.9375 4.6875H36.5625ZM45.9375 10.9375V7.8125H36.5625V10.9375H45.9375ZM8.4375 14.0625V18.75H20.9375C22.6634 18.75 24.0625 20.1491 24.0625 21.875V28.125C24.0625 29.8509 22.6634 31.25 20.9375 31.25H8.4375V37.5H13.1804C13.5595 34.8498 15.8387 32.8125 18.5938 32.8125C21.3488 32.8125 23.628 34.8498 24.0071 37.5H30.3125V20.3125C30.3125 19.4496 31.0121 18.75 31.875 18.75H38.125C38.9879 18.75 39.6875 19.4496 39.6875 20.3125V37.5H50.6804C51.0595 34.8498 53.3387 32.8125 56.0938 32.8125C58.8491 32.8125 61.1286 34.8503 61.5073 37.501C61.512 37.5008 61.5168 37.5006 61.5216 37.5005C61.5352 37.5002 61.5488 37.5 61.5625 37.5H63.125V31.25H49.0625C47.3366 31.25 45.9375 29.8509 45.9375 28.125V21.875C45.9375 20.1491 47.3366 18.75 49.0625 18.75H57.0679L55.0627 14.0625H8.4375ZM13.125 28.125H8.4375V21.875H13.125V28.125ZM58.6074 21.875L62.0449 28.125H55.3125V21.875H58.6074ZM52.1875 21.875H49.0625V28.125H52.1875V21.875ZM16.25 28.125V21.875H20.9375V28.125H16.25ZM33.4375 37.5H36.5625V21.875H33.4375V37.5ZM16.25 38.2812C16.25 36.9868 17.2993 35.9375 18.5938 35.9375C19.8882 35.9375 20.9375 36.9868 20.9375 38.2812C20.9375 39.5757 19.8882 40.625 18.5938 40.625C17.2993 40.625 16.25 39.5757 16.25 38.2812ZM53.75 38.2812C53.75 36.9868 54.7993 35.9375 56.0938 35.9375C57.3882 35.9375 58.4375 36.9868 58.4375 38.2812C58.4375 39.5757 57.3882 40.625 56.0938 40.625C54.7993 40.625 53.75 39.5757 53.75 38.2812Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"keep-your-rv-nearby\">Keep your RV nearby<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Find secure RV storage close to home for easy pickup and return.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M30 7.5C25.5499 7.5 21.1998 8.8196 17.4997 11.2919C13.7996 13.7643 10.9157 17.2783 9.21272 21.3896C7.50975 25.501 7.06417 30.025 7.93234 34.3895C8.80051 38.7541 10.9434 42.7632 14.0901 45.9099C17.2368 49.0566 21.2459 51.1995 25.6105 52.0677C29.975 52.9358 34.4991 52.4903 38.6104 50.7873C42.7217 49.0843 46.2357 46.2004 48.7081 42.5003C51.1804 38.8002 52.5 34.4501 52.5 30C52.5 24.0326 50.1295 18.3097 45.9099 14.0901C41.6903 9.87053 35.9674 7.5 30 7.5ZM41.5295 26.7545C42.7193 25.5646 42.7193 23.6354 41.5295 22.4455C40.3396 21.2556 38.4104 21.2556 37.2205 22.4455L26.7061 32.96L22.7795 29.0334C21.5896 27.8435 19.6604 27.8435 18.4705 29.0334C17.2807 30.2232 17.2807 32.1524 18.4705 33.3423L24.5516 39.4234C25.123 39.9948 25.898 40.3158 26.7061 40.3158C27.5142 40.3158 28.2891 39.9948 28.8605 39.4234L41.5295 26.7545Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"storage-made-simple\">Storage made simple<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Don't settle for stone age tech and long contracts. Neighbor makes it easy.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t    <\/section>\r\n\t\t    <footer>\r\n\t\t      <button>Search nearby RV Storage <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t        <\/svg>\r\n\t\t      <\/button>\r\n\t\t    <\/footer>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t<\/div>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"what-is-a-toad-for-an-rv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Toad for an RV?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Not all toads are vehicles. Small trailers can also be towed. (https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/R2iELkiw_CE)\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/FiCQvqaAfBjtV70kBiFnShomwSMsZFye-0klHJ_ortROuC4GQ3X2frxZ1FLfDQ0et-jTemW2m56s8b4USCwRhGSm8YpBjH_YC11eSV5jHrrfWEUO_dau7f20solfAsZlx0KMG2m-9-gnfO-iGstvQjY\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, we didn&rsquo;t misspell &ldquo;road&rdquo; and we&rsquo;re not talking about frogs. <strong>A toad is RV slang for a vehicle that you tow behind your RV. <\/strong>So the &ldquo;<em>toad<\/em>&rdquo; gets <em>towed <\/em>by the towing vehicle&hellip;gotta love homophones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The best tow vehicle for a toad is usually a class A or C RV.<\/strong> Triple towing behind a travel trailer is allowed in some places, but requires you to operate within some stiff parameters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Talk to your DMV to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorverso.com\/triple-towing\/#Permit_TT\" target=\"_blank\">triple towing.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-choose-the-best-toad-for-your-rvs-towing-capacity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Choose the Best Toad for Your RV&rsquo;s Towing Capacity&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three factors you want to weigh before you either buy or choose to use your everyday vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"check-towability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Towability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can&rsquo;t flat tow &ndash; that&rsquo;s towing on all four wheels &ndash; just any vehicle. <strong>The vehicle must have a transmission that can be set in neutral (or have a manual transmission). <\/strong>That way, all four wheels spin freely without overheating your transmission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Check the manufacturer&rsquo;s guidelines for recreational towing.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you can&rsquo;t flat tow, but really want to use a certain vehicle, then consider getting a tow dolly. <\/strong>The tow dolly keeps the front two wheels off the ground to tow the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"towing-weight-rating\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Towing Weight Rating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So your RV is rated to tow 7,000 lbs. Does that mean you can use your F-250 as your towed vehicle and then load it up your Harley Davidson motorcycle?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Probably not. While i<strong>t&rsquo;s <em>possible<\/em> to use your toad to haul other toys<\/strong>, you need to remember that the tow weight rating includes what you already have packed in your RV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> To maintain safe towing conditions, it&rsquo;s important to factor in <\/em><strong><em>the weight of the vehicle, the weight of the trailer, AND the weight of the cargo. <\/em><\/strong>It isn&rsquo;t enough to verify that the weight of the vehicle falls within the approved towing capacity and gross vehicle weight rating. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-kitchen-accessories\/\">RV kitchen essentials<\/a> will also count toward the total weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&rsquo;s why toads are typically smaller, lighter vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-are-you-using-your-toad-for\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are you using your toad for?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you planning to stay on paved roads or do you like to do some off-roading adventures? Do you need a vehicle with four-wheel drive? Do you plan to use your toad to haul other vehicles when you get to your destination?<br><br><strong>Planning ahead of time will help you decide the right toad for the job.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"save-up-to-1200-year-on-rv-storage-parking\">Save up to $1,200\/year on RV storage &amp; parking<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Search in your area\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"what-vehicles-can-be-towed-behind-an-rv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Vehicles Can Be Towed behind an RV?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <em>all depends on the vehicle<\/em>, of course, but typically, <strong>you can flat tow 4WD vehicles<\/strong> and vehicles with <strong>manual transmissions.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But even if your vehicle can be towed, <em>you need to <strong>follow the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions for recreational towing<\/strong>. <\/em>Some transmissions can only be towed for a few hours before the transmission starts to overheat. Other vehicles require special lubricant to avoid that same problem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Bottom line:<\/em><\/strong><em> Read the instructions. It could save you thousands of dollars in repairs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"top-toads-for-flat-towing-behind-your-rv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Toads for Flat Towing Behind Your RV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the basics of choosing a toad covered, let&rsquo;s look at <strong>six options for the best toad for RV towing.<\/strong> These toads tow easily and are versatile vehicles for the adventurous soul.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"best-suv-toads\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best SUV Toads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The SUV is a great toad option<\/strong> because it can handle unexpected terrain while fitting passengers comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"The Jeep Wrangler is an excellent toad for your RV. (https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a1GA21R4Q9g)\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/zT8n2A6BjET7hlm8B0UXHUzRwzr4KH-p3VxyOsU7nbtnhrUW8vE_UEuzqP0ABrSQ8sGtiwtfAmHXdMrakhIqisaK9MTUVduR11shmdRSPcmS2RK3H35yiDHQ8_NDBouILq325PMqe_nbakdr7ybm40k\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"jeep-wrangler\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jeep Wrangler<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeeps go anywhere. A popular toad for the more adventurous among us, <em>the Wrangler has 4WD, heavy-duty axles, and high-strength steel construction that make it perfect for off-roading adventures.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But all that steel does make the Wrangler weigh more. <em>This toad weighs in around<\/em><strong><em> 4,000 lbs<\/em><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> So make sure you&rsquo;ve got an RV that can tow it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"jeep-cherokee-trailhawk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Trailhawk is a versatile option because <em>it can both tow and be towed.<\/em> So if you have a small camp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-vs-travel-trailer\/\">trailer<\/a> that you like to take camping with the kids, then your Trailhawk can tow it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you&rsquo;re headed on a road trip in your RV, it&rsquo;s also a reliable toad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"best-hybrid-toads\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Hybrid Toads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hybrids keep you fuel efficient, while you&rsquo;re doing your sightseeing and daily excursions. Here are our favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"ford-maverick-hybrid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ford Maverick (Hybrid)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This little truck gives you the ability to haul ATVs and dirt bikes for your excursions, while still providing room for five people &mdash; all with <a href=\"https:\/\/media.ford.com\/content\/fordmedia\/fna\/us\/en\/news\/2021\/06\/08\/all-new-ford-maverick.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>41 mpg around town<\/em><\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An important note here is that the hybrid model of the Maverick is currently the <em>only<\/em> one that can be flat towed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"ford-escape\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ford Escape<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ford Escape is one of the few hybrids that can also <em>come with AWD<\/em>. Its spacious cargo area has plenty of room for gear or groceries. Plus, it can transport you and your family to your sightseeing destinations with ease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ford Escape gets a <strong><em>combined 40 mpg.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"best-truck-toads\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Truck Toads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucks are good toads for those who like to haul their toys around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you plan to haul your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/buying-an-atv-pillar\/\">ATVs <\/a>or your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/types-of-motorcycles\/\">prized Harley Davidson<\/a>, trucks can haul your toys while they&rsquo;re being towed. <em>But only if your RV is up to towing a 7,000 lbs load on top of what your RV weighs.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"ford-ranger-2023\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ford Ranger (2023)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This trusty truck has a <em>towing capacity of about 6,000 lbs<\/em>, which is substantial for its modest size. The Ford Ranger <em>only weighs about<\/em><strong><em> 4,000 lbs<\/em><\/strong> which makes it a great option for being towed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"f-150-awd\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">F-150 (AWD)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The F-150 with AWD gives you the benefit of a full-sized truck on your travels with the option of having an 8 ft bed. That&rsquo;s more space for more toys. Depending on your truck, of course, your seating options here may be limited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"best-car-toads\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Car Toads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The classic toad can be a daily driver or a car purchased specifically for towing. Nothing fancy. This toad type simply gets you from point A to point B while out on the open road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"honda-fit-manual\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honda Fit (Manual)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you don&rsquo;t need all the bells and whistles, you might consider a Honda Fit if you need to pack along a lot of gear (while still leaving ample space for your friends). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And at <strong>2,500 lbs<\/strong>, they don&rsquo;t add much weight either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"kia-rio\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kia Rio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kia Rio is a great option if you&rsquo;re looking to buy a car whose sole purpose is to be towed, as it has a <em>low price point<\/em> and a <em>superior suspension system. <\/em>At about <strong>2,300 lbs, this toad is a featherweight.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"alternatives-to-a-flat-towed-vehicle\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatives to a Flat-Towed Vehicle&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though towing a car behind your RV provides convenience and flexibility, you might want to consider <strong>alternative transportation methods.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mopeds and e-bikes <\/strong>can be a great way to explore local attractions without towing a car. These options are lightweight, easy to store, and can be carried on bike racks attached to your RV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another option is to <strong>use public transportation<\/strong> when available. This eliminates the need for towing a vehicle and allows you to choose a car that best suits your needs for each specific trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, if you have a prized sports car or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/top-12-best-classic-cars-worth-your-cash\/\"> antique car<\/a> that you like to bring with you, consider trailering it to be pulled or find an RV that can store it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you can tailor your RV adventures to your needs and travel style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need more inspiration for your toads, the <strong>Family Motor Coach Association<\/strong> (FMCA) puts out a <strong>Vehicle Towing Guide<\/strong> every year that can help you narrow down your choices based on tow rating and other factors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, if you&rsquo;re planning on using this vehicle solely as a toad, then you&rsquo;ll want to store it in a safe place&mdash;preferably with your RV. That&rsquo;s where Neighbor can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neighbor is a peer-to-peer storage marketplace where you can easily<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\"> store your RV<\/a> and toad close to home.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, <strong><em>towing could potentially impact some manufacturer warranties<\/em><\/strong>, and a vehicle&rsquo;s &lsquo;tow-ability&rsquo; can vary based on its model year. The responsibility rests on your shoulders to select a vehicle with adequate towing capability for safe towing behind your RV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You&rsquo;ve pulled into the cramped campground late that night. 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