Considering a Class C. What alternatives are there to getting a toad?

[Chili]

I am considering a Class B or C RV, but the whole toad thing stops me. I don't like the the idea of dragging a vehicle around behind me. I understand I will likely need a mode of transportation once I get to my destination. What alternatives have people used for this?

It's not as bad as you might believe. Jeeps are very easy to tow - simply hook it up and put the transfer case in neutral. I hardly know it's back there and I've been doing it long enough that I've gotten use to it. The penalty is a drop in overall gas mileage. Towing my 4500 pound Jeep Wrangler costs me between 2 and 3 MPG. Your mileage might vary. The lighter the vehicle, the less drop in MPG.

There are additional expenses to consider. You need a good braking system for the toad. Depending on how much RVing you plan on doing, you can compare those numbers with just renting a car at your destination.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BACKUP WITH YOUR TOAD ATTACHED. Things will break and it's the usual expensive things.

 

[SJMaye]

Thanks, Chili. That was helpful.

 

[AbdRahim]

SO drive another vehicle - Never happen

Motorbike was something I was considering. Could a Class C bumper handle a couple scooters? Rent a car at destination location? Some other idea?

Sorry to hear that. I use a bicycle. It severely limits where I camp, as I do long stays, and need to get to a grocery store, hardware store and pharmacy. I have been doing it this way for 7 years. Sometimes I rent a car to see attractions.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Have your SO drive another vehicle to your destination?

Toy hauler motorhome (if such a thing exists) with a motorbike or two in it?

They exist

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Sorry to hear that. I use a bicycle. It severely limits where I camp, as I do long stays, and need to get to a grocery store, hardware store and pharmacy. I have been doing it this way for 7 years. Sometimes I rent a car to see attractions.

Think e-bike

 

[AbdRahim]

Think e-bike

Not ready to spend the money, and I need the forced exercise. For thousands of years man had to work to procure food. Now we are dying of all kind of diseases, largely brought on by laziness and gluttony.

Good idea though. The challenge is that a lot of places have roads that are too dangerous for any kind of bike - no shoulder and too much traffic.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

They make electric that requires pedaling

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Not ready to spend the money, and I need the forced exercise. For thousands of years man had to work to procure food. Now we are dying of all kind of diseases, largely brought on by laziness and gluttony.

Good idea though. The challenge is that a lot of places have roads that are too dangerous for any kind of bike - no shoulder and too much traffic.

That's quite OK! I just picked up a bike to trek to town! The exercise was the reason as well. Besides, you know I wouldn't push something as bad for the earth as electric (lithium batteries),right???

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Think e-bike

Got one but it is still severely limited to what one can carry with it. The wine store comes to mind!

Darrell

 

[SJMaye]

Think e-bike

Guys, I am a cave man. Can someone describe how an e-bike works? I know it has a battery. Is it just a motorized bicycle? Do I need to peddle? What about hilly areas?