Gotta go get the hubby to watch this NOW😁. We have a Jeep and still debating which kind of equipment/tow is best. Made in the USA.. love it. Thanks for sharing. Now we know. 👍👍👍
RV Exec Chef Awesome. Well with a Jeep I think you can flat tow most. You will still put wear on the vehicle and pay double for the setup vs trailer. But it is a smaller over all package and a little quicker to hook up and unload. Personal preference. Izzy
Endless RVing Thank you, hubby is gonna love that reply. He’s always said trailer whilst I was typically thinking (where do we put it when unhooked when on a site). Hence the delay. He will be out soon buying a trailer lol. Thanks.
I just saw your towing video and was surprised you didn't mention some of the biggest advantages/disadvantages of using a trailer. I agree a trailer is the best solution. Some big advantages of towing a trailer rather than flat towing: Biggest one - you can back up! Flat towing or using a tow dolly means you can never back up, which can get you into trouble if you ever mistakenly turn into a parking lot or gas station that is too small to pull through, or while parking in a campground. It's not easy to back a trailer behind a class A because of the huge overall length, but it can be done with a backup camera and an assistant. Protects your car! - Your car is off the road and less likely to be damaged by stones and rocks coming off the tires of your RV, and you are not wearing the tires and brakes on your towed vehicle. No need for a braking system in your towed vehicle.! Those are expensive and a pain to set up, and as you mentioned in your video, you will most likely end up giving it away with the tow bar when you sell your RV, where you can always sell a trailer. The biggest disadvantage to using a trailer is having room to store it at your campsite. It's the longest setup you can use, and it takes up space at the camp site. Overall I like your videos. Keep up the good work.
Our set up for our Class A is: We have a 15ft Flat Bed Car Trailer behind our 40ft Class A Sun Voyager. We use the trailer for other uses. So that's why we invested in that type of trailer. So yes we are Super Long. Lol. But we have been using that kind of setup for years. And some Campgrounds they either have really long sites where we can leave the trailer behind the RV. Or they have a place for trailers. And we always put a lock on the trailer. To avoid theft. Cause where we live in Tennessee. Trailers are a high theft item. Which its something that my husband always does. Is put a lock on a trailer. Cause RV owners have had their trailer stolen at Campgrounds. My husband refuses to tow our car or truck any other way. Because when you tow them the other way. You still rack up miles on the tires and car. And with the camera on the Class A you can watch it. Good video for everyone.
Trailer tow is really the best way if you are looking to not incur the wear and tear on your vehicle. It’s very easy to set up on travel day and allows you to tow your choice of vehicle. Thanks for watching and the comment. Izzy
I’m with you I use a 16 ft trailer to tow my vehicles behind my 41 ft diesel pusher. I tow about 5 different cars behind my RV throughout a years time, it takes me about 10 minutes maybe 15 at the most to load any of them and I do it by myself, I do run a body shop and tow service sow it’s just second nature for me to load and unload them. Many times a year I also tow my limo golf cart as well on my 24 ft trailer with a car and I usually park it on my campsite as well. Some campsites charge a 5$ a night fee to store them and there are some that won’t accommodate a trailer and I just find one that will although most will. I put about 6 to 8 thousand miles a year on my RV and I’m always towing something, great video and info.
Nicely done video. Great job Izzy, MJ, and Jason. Thank you so much for that tip. You always have great tips. Jason’s really good like you and MJ with the camera. Great job! Glad you showed what to do with the access of the tie around the tire. Thank you again for the tip. Stay safe.
Excellent info! Found y’all through Matt’s RV Reviews. We current have a pull behind but are in the planning stages for full time in the next 1-3 yrs. We are going with a class a gas motorhome and have been debating and researching tow behind options. The flat tow option limits our vehicle choice and the cost is high, and the tow dolly also limits our vehicle choice as well. We love Subarus and the AWD system for some light off road and trail rides. Didn’t realize how light that trailer is, so this will work perfectly. Thanks again for this video!
Hello thank you for subscribing and welcome to our channel. Our choice for a trailer was based on exactly what you said. We did not want to be limited to the shrinking choices of cars that can be flat towed. I used to own a wrangler and although they look cool, they ride like crap and I won’t be buying another one lol. The trailer allows us to tow whatever we want within our weight limit. If we choose to move up to a DP then we are free to tow pretty much anything. Thanks for watching the video and the comment and welcome to the ERV crew. Izzy
Great job! Great info… I’ve been thinking a little backwards, researching a capable “flat tow” vehicle, since I’m in the market for a new vehicle. I also plan on purchasing an RV in 2 years. So I thought flat tow was the way to go. I like the idea that the trailer is light weight and manageable to move freely! AND if ever in a jam you “could” back up! Thanks again, another doable option!
Glad you like the video. I think people have fear of the unknown. The fact is it’s a very easy set up process. We are loaded and ready to go in less than 20 min. Trailer allows towing of almost any vehicle. For us we only see a stacker trailer in the future if we move up to a DP. Izzy
Thanks for the informative video. One thing you need to point out to your viewers is the importance of the length of the breakaway cable. It always needs to be shorter than the length of the safety chains. That way if the trailer coupler ever disconnects from the receiver (or if somehow the hitch assembly post slides out of the receiver) the trailer brakes will be activated. If the breakaway cable is so long that the brakes don't activate when the safety chains become taut, the trailer will be dangerously whipping from side to side behind the towing vehicle, and may flip. Not a terribly good outcome, which could have been readily overcome by shortening the breakaway cable.
I like the trailer idea, and would probably do a closed one with a little jeep in it, but that's way more rig than I need. You covered the subject very well, as usual, and presented the info in a smooth professional way. Great job!
Thanks for watching Jurgen. We tried to present this video in a clear manner because we could not find any other RV related trailer video that did it. Glad you found the info useful. Izzy
I'm not sure which cat my uncle bought (3 cyl engine). He put hardware on the front that the tow bar snaps on, and the front hubs locks where electrically locked. This allowed the car to be pulled with 4 wheels on the ground.
Watching you set this up got me tired! I use blue Ox and it's way easier, faster and less "stuff" to handle. So with this system you have to park the RV, the car and the tow bed. How do you find the room for all three at home and especially at camp sites and RV parks? Yes it's a choice and I like easy, safe and secure system best. Thanks again for sharing.
We have a large property at home plenty of room. Not have had issues at campgrounds we make sure to get a large pull thorough. Thanks for watching and the comment
RV East Coast we sure hope so!! We could not find another video on YT talking about this in a step by step. Thanks again for watching and supporting the channel. We are looking forward to your next video. Izzy
Thanks for creating this video! No really. I have looked for days and all I see are people talking about the dollies and the idea of flat tow with the all too common me-car Jeep of one variety or another. Dont understand why people arent suggesting a flatbed trailer to haul those cars that can't be towed any other way. For the last year or so my plan has been to by a new or slightly used 25-foot Class C (Ford F-450 with a 7500K hitch) and hook up my new Stinger (all-wheel drive & loaded) on the back of the RV on a 15-foot trailer like you have so the car is off the ground and can easily come on and off as needed. Wasn't planning to unhook the trailer as the entire set-up (RV plus the trailer) is 40 feet or less, and as such it should be less of a hassle finding camp or park sites to accommodate. But anyway, about time someone provided info on this topic--a no-brainer--but videos on towing with a flatbed trailer are rare; yours is the only one I have come across in months. Thanks so much. I smashed it for you and subscribed. Bravo! Douglas M. New Mexico. USA
Hey Doug, this is great to hear. I was so tired of seeing everyone towing jeeps and old crv’s. I owned a wrangler and while it looked cool it drove like crap and like you said every year reduces the amount of cars that are flat towable. For us the trailer was a no brainer. Half the cost of flat tow, can be used in future motorhomes, allows us to tow whatever we want within our weight and doesn’t beat out Toad. Hookup is super easy. Thank you for the kind words and glad the video helped. Feel free to share if you know anyone that is looking for tow alternatives. Izzy
Super helpful. Would you please consider making a video on the dos n don’ts of towing a vehicle behind an rv? Specifically parking, turning, backing? I want to tow my impala on a trailer but just so nervous. Rig is only 24’ long and can tow 5k. Thanks!!
If you have a CVT in your Toyota it’s the only way you can tow. Very easy and protects your vehicle from wear and tear. Thanks for watching the video and comment. Izzy
Very interesting and helpful video! I was wondering if you have video of a Class A pulling a trailer, maybe even this one? I would like to see how the trailer tracks behind when making a sharp right turn. Thanks in advance!
Thanks guys, great info. In process of buying Coach now and was finding out our XT5 could not be towed and was looking at having to buy a Jeep. My only experience with Jeep was going to be my last Jeep.... not impressed !!! So was thinking trailer option and wasn’t sure about it but your vid has really helped. Thanks again 🙏 By the way found y’all through Andrew
A Patriot Of Hope DanJohn hey Patriot I owned a Jeep also and yep won’t own another one. They look awesome and drive like crap. Trailer towing is very easy. Only limit is how much your rig can tow. Andrew is awesome we love his channel. We invite you to subscribe to our channel if your not already. Thanks for watching the video and the comment. Izzy
✅on subscribed started following y’all when ya had Andrew on. I’m a HVAC contractor so pulling trailer is no big deal... just never behind a 45’ coach *^%^€€!?!! Just gotta kick fear in the butt...Right !!! Really I guess not much different than 4 wheels down. Thanks again guys I really have been enjoying y’all’s channel, Hopefully we’ll get to see ya out on the road soon. Thanks 🙏 again Blessings and Merry 🎄 CHRISTmas
Great glad you found the video useful. Tow set up is a personal choice, for us the trailer made more sense. We wanted to share how we set up for travel because we could not find anything on TH-cam about it. Izzy
I think a lot of what I read regarding towing a trailer is based on fear not fact. The fact is trailer towing is pretty easy to do and the best setup for protecting your towed vehicle from wear and tear. Izzy
Cool video and very nice trailer. You are spot on. To me nothing is better than anything else. It is all about what works for you and your situation. Great video.
Yep that is how we feel also. For us the trailer made the most sense, for some it does not. We made the video because we could not find one regarding towing an open trailer, so this can hopefully be a reference for other RV’ers. Thanks again for watching and your support of the channel Izzy
Nicely done vid guys. Nice camera work, J-Man. Well thought out process and explanation, Izzy. You make a good argument for this type of towing. Saves your vehicle and your comment about resale value was on point. Do you know if they make trailers like that with a place for a motorcycle too- like maybe across the front? Oh, and you forgot to show us where you strap down MJ! 😜
secondwind75 hey Troy, Econo Trailer does make a full floor open trailer which is pretty much the same but full floor instead of just wheel tracks. I would assume you could get a bike in there also if you had a small car. MJ travels in the cargo bay. Lol just kidding!!
Endless RVing Cool, thanks Iz. Lol, yeah you got some good room down there. She may wanna watch out for the sewer hoses though! 😜 (She's so fun to pick on! I'm glad she's such a great lady and a good sport. Lol)
For those with a gas class A, 99% of them are only rated for 5k lbs towing! So you need to watch the car you put on it! Also, if you are flat towing make sure you have some kind of toad protection. I’ve heard from many people that a rock guard would cause more damage that without one. Well on my first long trip towing I lost a fog lamp on my 13 Explorer, found rocks at the base of the windshield and on the roof. As well as very tiny rock chips all over the windshield.
I like a trailer because it is less wear and tear on the vehicles but a tow dolly is quicker. It also can be cheaper but not all are well designed. I have D-rings and many states require a "4 point" tie down. I looked at enclosed trailers but I'm a big guy and getting out of the car is tight. Door is in wrong place/side.
I've been looking for a light weight trailer like Econo Trailer, but from what I've seen on line, they are only in PA. Kind of a road trip from Seattle.
We are close to buying a new Bay Star 3401 with the new F53 chassis and V8. How does it tow in the mountains. Does it struggle a lot ? Have you been out on I40 towing towards TN ? We are going to flat tow our Jeep Wrangler 4 door. Thanks for all the videos. We enjoy all the info you and MJ provide
Awesome video. I need to buy this trailer so i can tow my 2022 tesla Y behind my 28ft Jayco redhawk. Can you share me a link where to purchase this trailers. thanks you.
Great demonstration, and I believe your solutions is just about perfect. We went with a tow dolly for one reason: storage. Storing a full trailer was problematic for us, and what to do with the trailer at a state park or campground seemed problematic. How do you address the issue of camping in state parks or other campgrounds lacking the space or pull through sites?
State parks we have been to have overflow parking where we will drop trailer. We also make sure campgrounds we go to either have a big enough site or a place to drop trailer. The good thing with a trailer is you can reverse unlike the other solutions. Also the trailer is light enough that once the car is off we can hand roll the trailer into whatever space we like. Thanks for watching the video and we invite to you subscribe to the channel. Izzy
Have you had any major issues with storing the trailer once you get to a park? A lot of our parks in Texas don't have long pull-through sites. I have a Tesla, so this is really my only option for towing. I'm just a bit paranoid about getting into a situation where I have nowhere to go with the trailer.
We have a trailer but am concerned that the RV plus the trailer is 60 feet and many RV parks don't have sites to accommodate this length! Any thoughts?
Sir, have you had any problems with storing the trailer as far as how much room the RV and trailer take up at the site? I’m using a Blue Ox towbar to tow my Honda CRV but, have just bought a Tesla. I’m wondering if I should consider a trailer but, will have to check the weight of the Tesla. Thanks, Ken Blitchington
We are new motor home owners and are very interested in using a trailer to tow our car. The only concern we have is where to put the trailer at a campsite. Have you had any trouble finding a spot for the trailer and still have room for your car and RV?
Hey great video thanks! I'm looking at a similar setup but I need a trailer that weighs slightly less to stay under the 5000lb hitch limit. Are you aware of any? Or do you know if it is possible to put a heavier hitch on a motorhome? With the trailer weights you listed I would at 5184 lbs...
My first comment is a question. Where did you find all the decals advertising your channel and your Social Media accounts? I'm wanting something like that. To help promote my TH-cam Channel. Don't want to spend a fortune though. We are a penny pinching family. Lol. Ok back to the video. Lol
We have a 2019 GMC Terrian AWD. We are going South for a few months for winter. According to our GMC manual we cannot tow our Terrain AWD on a Dolly with rear wheels on the ground, nor can we tow it with a tow bar and 4 wheels on the ground. We have a trailer we used to haul Antique Farm Tractors to shows (16' bed x 76" between the fenders). I am sure this will hurt our fuel mileage. Will the mileage be worse than if we used a Towbar or Tow Dolly? The Camping resort we have reservations has a specific place to park trailers but they charge $64 a month extra! They do not charge for tow dollies. That is a nice trailer you are showing but we cannot buy another and have two. I would like to hear more Pro's and Con's about using my trailer? Thanks for your Video!
@@EndlessRVing When you bought your Econo trailer, where did you buy it? Did you have it delivered? They want $1.25 a mile to deliver from Long Island, about 900 miles. Do you know of a dealer closer to west central Ohio? Thanks!
Wow that trailer is massive, where do you park it when in a RV park and the car once off trailer ? I’ve been using Uber, or renting a car when needed, Because I’m not a young guy and somewhat disable with a brace on my leg.
Hi Mark. Most of the time we either have a site large enough or drop the car and roll trailer into an overflow parking spot. Has not been an issue to date. Thanks for watching. Izzy
What do you do with the trailer if the site is small ...and the back looks very low ,,,, I would have some plates welded on the front so yo don't accidentally drive over the front .....
New Hampshire Joe hi Joe. As for sites we don’t book sites that can’t accommodate our rig either with a place to drop trailer or site big enough for trailer. Also keep in mind the trailer is fairly light and can be pushed by hand with wheel caster on. It has not been a problem for us. As for driving over trailer we have front tire spot marked with tape and it’s always a 2 person job loading and unloading vehicle. But we also use the same method pulling in and out of sites even without the trailer. Always 2 people, one spotting and one driving. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching video and the comment.
New Hampshire Joe we looked long and hard at the options out there and for us we want to be able to tow whatever car we wish especially if we upgrade our rig to one with higher tow capacity. Thanks again for watching. Izzy
It's been a few months since you started using the tow trailer, are you still loving it? We have a Toyota Prius that I'd like to tow, and it seems that towing with a trailer is my only option, I'm just concerned about the low ground clearance of the Prius and getting it on and off the trailer.
great video, I have a question when you arrive at a campground, do they generally have a spot for you to put the trailer away so you don't have in on your lot? and do they charge generally for storage
Most campgrounds will accommodate trailer parking, most I park on my site a few I park in their overflow. I have once paid 5$ a night for trailer storage at Ocean Lakes in Myrtle Beach but most of their sites will accommodate a car trailer.
@@EndlessRVing - ah that must be because the mustang is 20 years old I suppose? A newer Mustang is more than 3500lbs which puts the trailer and mustang over 5000lbs. Thanks for the quick reply.
Another good one. Have to add this to my wish list. I am going to have to start not watching your videos costing me money. 😂🤣. Thanks for the information was looking at a new vehicle plus the flat toe setup. Have a great weekend
@Endless RVing OK well when you did have it, where did you lark it while at a campsite? I'm wondering if it could just be parked in front of the rig and then park a car right up on it.
And your way of towing your car, will not add mills to your vehicle, that is ,over all the best and smarties way to tow any vehicle, and like any thing, you gut to look after it to keep it safe for the road.
Big Mac yes sir you can. I think there is an unsupported fear of trailers with many Class A owners. It’s really pretty easy to load and unload vehicle and we believe the benefits far outweigh the extra few minutes it takes over 4 wheels down. Thanks for watching. Izzy
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Gotta go get the hubby to watch this NOW😁. We have a Jeep and still debating which kind of equipment/tow is best. Made in the USA.. love it. Thanks for sharing. Now we know. 👍👍👍
RV Exec Chef
Awesome. Well with a Jeep I think you can flat tow most. You will still put wear on the vehicle and pay double for the setup vs trailer. But it is a smaller over all package and a little quicker to hook up and unload. Personal preference.
Izzy
Endless RVing Thank you, hubby is gonna love that reply. He’s always said trailer whilst I was typically thinking (where do we put it when unhooked when on a site). Hence the delay. He will be out soon buying a trailer lol. Thanks.
I just saw your towing video and was surprised you didn't mention some of the biggest advantages/disadvantages of using a trailer. I agree a trailer is the best solution. Some big advantages of towing a trailer rather than flat towing:
Biggest one - you can back up! Flat towing or using a tow dolly means you can never back up, which can get you into trouble if you ever mistakenly turn into a parking lot or gas station that is too small to pull through, or while parking in a campground. It's not easy to back a trailer behind a class A because of the huge overall length, but it can be done with a backup camera and an assistant.
Protects your car! - Your car is off the road and less likely to be damaged by stones and rocks coming off the tires of your RV, and you are not wearing the tires and brakes on your towed vehicle.
No need for a braking system in your towed vehicle.! Those are expensive and a pain to set up, and as you mentioned in your video, you will most likely end up giving it away with the tow bar when you sell your RV, where you can always sell a trailer.
The biggest disadvantage to using a trailer is having room to store it at your campsite. It's the longest setup you can use, and it takes up space at the camp site.
Overall I like your videos. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching and the comment Todd
Izzy
Our set up for our Class A is: We have a 15ft Flat Bed Car Trailer behind our 40ft Class A Sun Voyager. We use the trailer for other uses. So that's why we invested in that type of trailer. So yes we are Super Long. Lol. But we have been using that kind of setup for years. And some Campgrounds they either have really long sites where we can leave the trailer behind the RV. Or they have a place for trailers. And we always put a lock on the trailer. To avoid theft. Cause where we live in Tennessee. Trailers are a high theft item. Which its something that my husband always does. Is put a lock on a trailer. Cause RV owners have had their trailer stolen at Campgrounds. My husband refuses to tow our car or truck any other way. Because when you tow them the other way. You still rack up miles on the tires and car. And with the camera on the Class A you can watch it. Good video for everyone.
Trailer tow is really the best way if you are looking to not incur the wear and tear on your vehicle. It’s very easy to set up on travel day and allows you to tow your choice of vehicle. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Izzy
Sweet Stang. I just sold my 2001 Bullitt. Fantastic cars.
I’m with you I use a 16 ft trailer to tow my vehicles behind my 41 ft diesel pusher. I tow about 5 different cars behind my RV throughout a years time, it takes me about 10 minutes maybe 15 at the most to load any of them and I do it by myself, I do run a body shop and tow service sow it’s just second nature for me to load and unload them. Many times a year I also tow my limo golf cart as well on my 24 ft trailer with a car and I usually park it on my campsite as well. Some campsites charge a 5$ a night fee to store them and there are some that won’t accommodate a trailer and I just find one that will although most will. I put about 6 to 8 thousand miles a year on my RV and I’m always towing something, great video and info.
Thanks James. 👍
Another EXCELLENT video demonstration! THANK YOU! ☺
Thank you for this video, it really helped with figuring out how to tow my car behind my RV. Really helpful. Thank you!
Great!! Our pleasure.
Nicely done video. Great job Izzy, MJ, and Jason. Thank you so much for that tip. You always have great tips. Jason’s really good like you and MJ with the camera. Great job! Glad you showed what to do with the access of the tie around the tire. Thank you again for the tip. Stay safe.
Thank you Sherri. You stay safe as well. 😀 - MJ
Excellent info! Found y’all through Matt’s RV Reviews. We current have a pull behind but are in the planning stages for full time in the next 1-3 yrs. We are going with a class a gas motorhome and have been debating and researching tow behind options. The flat tow option limits our vehicle choice and the cost is high, and the tow dolly also limits our vehicle choice as well. We love Subarus and the AWD system for some light off road and trail rides. Didn’t realize how light that trailer is, so this will work perfectly. Thanks again for this video!
Hello thank you for subscribing and welcome to our channel. Our choice for a trailer was based on exactly what you said. We did not want to be limited to the shrinking choices of cars that can be flat towed. I used to own a wrangler and although they look cool, they ride like crap and I won’t be buying another one lol. The trailer allows us to tow whatever we want within our weight limit. If we choose to move up to a DP then we are free to tow pretty much anything.
Thanks for watching the video and the comment and welcome to the ERV crew.
Izzy
Great job! Great info… I’ve been thinking a little backwards, researching a capable “flat tow” vehicle, since I’m in the market for a new vehicle. I also plan on purchasing an RV in 2 years. So I thought flat tow was the way to go. I like the idea that the trailer is light weight and manageable to move freely! AND if ever in a jam you “could” back up! Thanks again, another doable option!
Never considered an open trailer. We were looking for a four down toad. Great idea. Don't ever see this! Great Video!
Glad you like the video. I think people have fear of the unknown. The fact is it’s a very easy set up process. We are loaded and ready to go in less than 20 min. Trailer allows towing of almost any vehicle. For us we only see a stacker trailer in the future if we move up to a DP.
Izzy
Thanks for the informative video. One thing you need to point out to your viewers is the importance of the length of the breakaway cable. It always needs to be shorter than the length of the safety chains. That way if the trailer coupler ever disconnects from the receiver (or if somehow the hitch assembly post slides out of the receiver) the trailer brakes will be activated. If the breakaway cable is so long that the brakes don't activate when the safety chains become taut, the trailer will be dangerously whipping from side to side behind the towing vehicle, and may flip. Not a terribly good outcome, which could have been readily overcome by shortening the breakaway cable.
Hi Marty thank you for that tip very important.
Izzy
I like the trailer idea, and would probably do a closed one with a little jeep in it, but that's way more rig than I need. You covered the subject very well, as usual, and presented the info in a smooth professional way. Great job!
Thanks for watching Jurgen. We tried to present this video in a clear manner because we could not find any other RV related trailer video that did it. Glad you found the info useful.
Izzy
Nice job explaining this. Next video. How you secure trailer at camp site so it isn’t stolen
I'm not sure which cat my uncle bought (3 cyl engine). He put hardware on the front that the tow bar snaps on, and the front hubs locks where electrically locked.
This allowed the car to be pulled with 4 wheels on the ground.
Watching you set this up got me tired! I use blue Ox and it's way easier, faster and less "stuff" to handle. So with this system you have to park the RV, the car and the tow bed. How do you find the room for all three at home and especially at camp sites and RV parks? Yes it's a choice and I like easy, safe and secure system best. Thanks again for sharing.
We have a large property at home plenty of room. Not have had issues at campgrounds we make sure to get a large pull thorough. Thanks for watching and the comment
we are getting ready to move into an RV and i love this! thank you for making this video.
So glad it helped! Good luck. - MJ
Ph this video is going to get thousands of views! Great work Izzy!
RV East Coast we sure hope so!! We could not find another video on YT talking about this in a step by step.
Thanks again for watching and supporting the channel. We are looking forward to your next video.
Izzy
This video convinced me that four down towing is for me!
All personal choice. Thanks for watching.
Great information, will be sure to let camper life know because he will be towing a car .
Sounds good! 👌
Thanks for creating this video! No really. I have looked for days and all I see are people talking about the dollies and the idea of flat tow with the all too common me-car Jeep of one variety or another. Dont understand why people arent suggesting a flatbed trailer to haul those cars that can't be towed any other way. For the last year or so my plan has been to by a new or slightly used 25-foot Class C (Ford F-450 with a 7500K hitch) and hook up my new Stinger (all-wheel drive & loaded) on the back of the RV on a 15-foot trailer like you have so the car is off the ground and can easily come on and off as needed. Wasn't planning to unhook the trailer as the entire set-up (RV plus the trailer) is 40 feet or less, and as such it should be less of a hassle finding camp or park sites to accommodate. But anyway, about time someone provided info on this topic--a no-brainer--but videos on towing with a flatbed trailer are rare; yours is the only one I have come across in months. Thanks so much. I smashed it for you and subscribed. Bravo! Douglas M. New Mexico. USA
Hey Doug, this is great to hear. I was so tired of seeing everyone towing jeeps and old crv’s. I owned a wrangler and while it looked cool it drove like crap and like you said every year reduces the amount of cars that are flat towable.
For us the trailer was a no brainer. Half the cost of flat tow, can be used in future motorhomes, allows us to tow whatever we want within our weight and doesn’t beat out Toad. Hookup is super easy.
Thank you for the kind words and glad the video helped. Feel free to share if you know anyone that is looking for tow alternatives.
Izzy
Super helpful. Would you please consider making a video on the dos n don’ts of towing a vehicle behind an rv? Specifically parking, turning, backing? I want to tow my impala on a trailer but just so nervous. Rig is only 24’ long and can tow 5k. Thanks!!
Very informative. We only tow our Travel Trailer.. most of the hook up process is the same. Thanks for Sharing!
Thanks for watching Jerry!
No tow vehicle yet...but planning for the future. We heard the dolly is a pain too. Thanks 4 the info!
They all have their positives and negatives for sure. Thanks for watching! - MJ
Thanks for sharing. We were wondering about the best ways to tow our Toyota.
If you have a CVT in your Toyota it’s the only way you can tow. Very easy and protects your vehicle from wear and tear. Thanks for watching the video and comment.
Izzy
Very interesting and helpful video! I was wondering if you have video of a Class A pulling a trailer, maybe even this one? I would like to see how the trailer tracks behind when making a sharp right turn. Thanks in advance!
Unfortunately we don’t have video of that. Thanks for watching
Thanks guys, great info. In process of buying Coach now and was finding out our XT5 could not be towed and was looking at having to buy a Jeep. My only experience with Jeep was going to be my last Jeep.... not impressed !!!
So was thinking trailer option and wasn’t sure about it but your vid has really helped. Thanks again 🙏
By the way found y’all through Andrew
A Patriot Of Hope DanJohn hey Patriot I owned a Jeep also and yep won’t own another one. They look awesome and drive like crap. Trailer towing is very easy. Only limit is how much your rig can tow. Andrew is awesome we love his channel. We invite you to subscribe to our channel if your not already. Thanks for watching the video and the comment.
Izzy
✅on subscribed started following y’all when ya had Andrew on.
I’m a HVAC contractor so pulling trailer is no big deal... just never behind a 45’ coach *^%^€€!?!! Just gotta kick fear in the butt...Right !!!
Really I guess not much different than 4 wheels down. Thanks again guys I really have been enjoying y’all’s channel, Hopefully we’ll get to see ya out on the road soon. Thanks 🙏 again
Blessings and Merry 🎄 CHRISTmas
Great information, very clear presentation.Thanks for sharing
Great glad you found the video useful. Tow set up is a personal choice, for us the trailer made more sense. We wanted to share how we set up for travel because we could not find anything on TH-cam about it.
Izzy
Good explanation on towing. Thanks for your video
Thanks a lot for watching. :) - MJ
Use an aluminum trailer awesome job
GREAT and helpful video. Love the weights you've put up too.
Awesome we love our setup, don’t see ourself using any other system, well maybe a stacker trailer if we get a big DP!!
Izzy
One of the main points you didn’t address was that with a tow dolly you can’t back up as opposed to using a flat bed trailer like you have.
* Love this idea........seems to simplify the process............thanks for the video*
I think a lot of what I read regarding towing a trailer is based on fear not fact. The fact is trailer towing is pretty easy to do and the best setup for protecting your towed vehicle from wear and tear.
Izzy
@@EndlessRVing I love this.......you are a "fact man" which what makes me watch your videos...thanks for the info
We keep it real in our channel, no drama, just info for RV’ers. Thanks for watching our videos and of course for the comment.
Izzy
@@EndlessRVing Keep doing what you do
@@EndlessRVing Yes...it got me thinking
Cool video and very nice trailer. You are spot on. To me nothing is better than anything else. It is all about what works for you and your situation. Great video.
Yep that is how we feel also. For us the trailer made the most sense, for some it does not. We made the video because we could not find one regarding towing an open trailer, so this can hopefully be a reference for other RV’ers.
Thanks again for watching and your support of the channel
Izzy
Nicely done vid guys. Nice camera work, J-Man. Well thought out process and explanation, Izzy. You make a good argument for this type of towing. Saves your vehicle and your comment about resale value was on point. Do you know if they make trailers like that with a place for a motorcycle too- like maybe across the front? Oh, and you forgot to show us where you strap down MJ! 😜
secondwind75 hey Troy, Econo Trailer does make a full floor open trailer which is pretty much the same but full floor instead of just wheel tracks. I would assume you could get a bike in there also if you had a small car.
MJ travels in the cargo bay. Lol just kidding!!
Endless RVing Cool, thanks Iz. Lol, yeah you got some good room down there. She may wanna watch out for the sewer hoses though! 😜 (She's so fun to pick on! I'm glad she's such a great lady and a good sport. Lol)
Oh you two are soooo funny. 🙄 LOL I do enjoy the comedy and yes, I’m a good sport so pick away. I’ll come back at ya when the time is right. 😉
Endless RVing Uh oh. Mama gettin serious! 😜
For those with a gas class A, 99% of them are only rated for 5k lbs towing! So you need to watch the car you put on it!
Also, if you are flat towing make sure you have some kind of toad protection. I’ve heard from many people that a rock guard would cause more damage that without one. Well on my first long trip towing I lost a fog lamp on my 13 Explorer, found rocks at the base of the windshield and on the roof. As well as very tiny rock chips all over the windshield.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks Izzy & MJ!
YOu're welcome! Thanks for watching!- MJ
What is the contact information for the trailer itself? Great video
Really good video
Thank you Mark.
Izzy
Well done, I like the Mustang too!
Thanks John! The mustang is Izzy’s commuter car- comes in handy. ;) Thanks for watching. - MJ
Another thought. How about adding air pressure gauge to the trailer tires
We will be doing a TPMS system very soon and will also cover trailer tires.
Izzy
I like a trailer because it is less wear and tear on the vehicles but a tow dolly is quicker. It also can be cheaper but not all are well designed. I have D-rings and many states require a "4 point" tie down. I looked at enclosed trailers but I'm a big guy and getting out of the car is tight. Door is in wrong place/side.
Yes we prefer the trailer. Ultimate would be a stacker but that’s in the future. Thanks for watching video and comment.
Izzy
I've been looking for a light weight trailer like Econo Trailer, but from what I've seen on line, they are only in PA. Kind of a road trip from Seattle.
Yeah they are only in PA kind of a far drive.
Izzy
@@EndlessRVing ROAD TRIP !!!!
Great video! Thank you for sharing this info. Question...is it ok to cover your vehicle with a car cover while towing? Thanks!
Not sure how the cover would stay secured.
@@EndlessRVing Yep I hear ya! My concern as well but thought I'd ask in case you knew of any tricks ;) Thanks!
Love the jacket. What kind is it?
No idea. One that work gave me lol. Thanks for watching and the comment
We are close to buying a new Bay Star 3401 with the new F53 chassis and V8. How does it tow in the mountains. Does it struggle a lot ? Have you been out on I40 towing towards TN ? We are going to flat tow our Jeep Wrangler 4 door. Thanks for all the videos. We enjoy all the info you and MJ provide
You will make it anywhere you need to go. If you want more power then DP would be the better choice but at a much higher cost.
Izzy
I am trying to find a way to get a sm car and a tow dolly. Thanks for the info.
Thanks so much for watching. 👍
I’m about to tow my car behind my 32 foot rv with a tow dolly. I’m nervous as hell any tips on driving? Speed?
Awesome video. I need to buy this trailer so i can tow my 2022 tesla Y behind my 28ft Jayco redhawk. Can you share me a link where to purchase this trailers. thanks you.
Link is ok description of the video and we talk about it in the video. Thanks for watching and the comment
Where can I find one of these trailers?
Great demonstration, and I believe your solutions is just about perfect. We went with a tow dolly for one reason: storage. Storing a full trailer was problematic for us, and what to do with the trailer at a state park or campground seemed problematic.
How do you address the issue of camping in state parks or other campgrounds lacking the space or pull through sites?
State parks we have been to have overflow parking where we will drop trailer. We also make sure campgrounds we go to either have a big enough site or a place to drop trailer. The good thing with a trailer is you can reverse unlike the other solutions. Also the trailer is light enough that once the car is off we can hand roll the trailer into whatever space we like.
Thanks for watching the video and we invite to you subscribe to the channel.
Izzy
Wow.. this is something I would need to do. Great video. One question You have a gas motorhome? How do you fit anywhere to get gas.
We go to stations that are large usually off highway. Ha not been an issue. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Izzy
Good job thank you for sharing!
Living The GoodLife Rving awesome glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Izzy
Have you had any major issues with storing the trailer once you get to a park? A lot of our parks in Texas don't have long pull-through sites. I have a Tesla, so this is really my only option for towing. I'm just a bit paranoid about getting into a situation where I have nowhere to go with the trailer.
You have to call ahead and see if you can be accommodated
Great info! Thanks...
Thanks for watching!
Hi. Can not find this brand and model. Please help if you can.
Thanks anyway!
awesome, awesome thanks from morristown NJ. can I tow that with a class C,? Ford engine
Depends on what you tow capacity is on your class c.
Izzy
We have a trailer but am concerned that the RV plus the trailer is 60 feet and many RV parks don't have sites to accommodate this length! Any thoughts?
We are 61 feet total length. Has rarely been an issue. If it is we don’t go to that park.
Thanks for watching and the comment.
Sir, have you had any problems with storing the trailer as far as how much room the RV and trailer take up at the site? I’m using a Blue Ox towbar to tow my Honda CRV but, have just bought a Tesla. I’m wondering if I should consider a trailer but, will have to check the weight of the Tesla. Thanks, Ken Blitchington
You have to make sure the site is large enough to accommodate the trailer or if the campground has a trailer drop off
We are new motor home owners and are very interested in using a trailer to tow our car. The only concern we have is where to put the trailer at a campsite. Have you had any trouble finding a spot for the trailer and still have room for your car and RV?
It can be an issue
I want to tow a 4500 car and a golf cart. Any recommendation?
What about issues having a motorhome, golf car, car, and trailer?
Enclosed trailer
How long do those cheap tires last on that trailer. They are to hot to touch after 300 miles.
We have over 3000 miles on them.
Thanks for watching.
Izzy
You have a manual Transmisson, why not 4 down?
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13:41 You've got very nice content. Just discovered you and will definitely be coming back. Thumbs up 👍
Ethan thanks so much for stopping by and welcome to the ERV family!
Hey great video thanks! I'm looking at a similar setup but I need a trailer that weighs slightly less to stay under the 5000lb hitch limit. Are you aware of any? Or do you know if it is possible to put a heavier hitch on a motorhome? With the trailer weights you listed I would at 5184 lbs...
You can go with the 15 foot version it’s about 100 lbs lighter.
Thanks for watching and the comment.
Izzy
My first comment is a question. Where did you find all the decals advertising your channel and your Social Media accounts? I'm wanting something like that. To help promote my TH-cam Channel. Don't want to spend a fortune though. We are a penny pinching family. Lol. Ok back to the video. Lol
A friend of ours who owns a graphics company did them for us. It’s JD Graphics in Woodbridge NJ. He’s awesome! - MJ
We have a 2019 GMC Terrian AWD. We are going South for a few months for winter. According to our GMC manual we cannot tow our Terrain AWD on a Dolly with rear wheels on the ground, nor can we tow it with a tow bar and 4 wheels on the ground. We have a trailer we used to haul Antique Farm Tractors to shows (16' bed x 76" between the fenders). I am sure this will hurt our fuel mileage. Will the mileage be worse than if we used a Towbar or Tow Dolly? The Camping resort we have reservations has a specific place to park trailers but they charge $64 a month extra! They do not charge for tow dollies. That is a nice trailer you are showing but we cannot buy another and have two. I would like to hear more Pro's and Con's about using my trailer? Thanks for your Video!
Only con we can think of is that it takes longer to hook up than flat tow. Thanks for watching and the comment
Izzy
@@EndlessRVing When you bought your Econo trailer, where did you buy it? Did you have it delivered? They want $1.25 a mile to deliver from Long Island, about 900 miles. Do you know of a dealer closer to west central Ohio? Thanks!
Wow that trailer is massive, where do you park it when in a RV park and the car once off trailer ? I’ve been using Uber, or renting a car when needed, Because I’m not a young guy and somewhat disable with a brace on my leg.
Hi Mark. Most of the time we either have a site large enough or drop the car and roll trailer into an overflow parking spot. Has not been an issue to date.
Thanks for watching.
Izzy
👍🏽always enjoy your video, very informative and great ideas
Thanks so much. We appreciate it. 👍
What do you do with the trailer if the site is small ...and the back looks very low ,,,, I would have some plates welded on the front so yo don't accidentally drive over the front .....
New Hampshire Joe hi Joe. As for sites we don’t book sites that can’t accommodate our rig either with a place to drop trailer or site big enough for trailer. Also keep in mind the trailer is fairly light and can be pushed by hand with wheel caster on. It has not been a problem for us. As for driving over trailer we have front tire spot marked with tape and it’s always a 2 person job loading and unloading vehicle. But we also use the same method pulling in and out of sites even without the trailer. Always 2 people, one spotting and one driving.
Hope that helps. Thanks for watching video and the comment.
@@EndlessRVing thanks for the info we are looking at all options...
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New Hampshire Joe we looked long and hard at the options out there and for us we want to be able to tow whatever car we wish especially if we upgrade our rig to one with higher tow capacity.
Thanks again for watching.
Izzy
Seems like the front of the vehicle is tilted kind high in the front
It's been a few months since you started using the tow trailer, are you still loving it? We have a Toyota Prius that I'd like to tow, and it seems that towing with a trailer is my only option, I'm just concerned about the low ground clearance of the Prius and getting it on and off the trailer.
We still believe it’s the best way to tow. We just finished up 1,400 mile trip towing our mustang with no problem.
Izzy
great video, I have a question when you arrive at a campground, do they generally have a spot for you to put the trailer away so you don't have in on your lot? and do they charge generally for storage
If we take the trailer we make sure our site is large enough to accommodate. Thanks for watching and the comment
Izzy
Most campgrounds will accommodate trailer parking, most I park on my site a few I park in their overflow. I have once paid 5$ a night for trailer storage at Ocean Lakes in Myrtle Beach but most of their sites will accommodate a car trailer.
I love the video but won't the weight of the trailer and the mustang exceed the 5000lbs limit on the baystar?
Ulf K Johansson no sir we are under. Thanks for watching and the comment
Izzy
@@EndlessRVing - ah that must be because the mustang is 20 years old I suppose? A newer Mustang is more than 3500lbs which puts the trailer and mustang over 5000lbs.
Thanks for the quick reply.
I'm solo. Wondering if anyone does all this solo behind their rv? Let me know your experience please!
Another good one. Have to add this to my wish list. I am going to have to start not watching your videos costing me money. 😂🤣. Thanks for the information was looking at a new vehicle plus the flat toe setup. Have a great weekend
Haha! Sorry we're hurting your bank account. LOL IT's a great setup though and we like it. Thanks for watching! - MJ
Where do you park it while at a campsite? Anyone just park it in front of your rig and then park your car right on top of it?!
We don’t use the trailer anymore.
@Endless RVing OK well when you did have it, where did you lark it while at a campsite? I'm wondering if it could just be parked in front of the rig and then park a car right up on it.
Assume this is Jason’s future car?
Perhaps
And your way of towing your car, will not add mills to your vehicle, that is ,over all the best and smarties way to tow any vehicle, and like any thing, you gut to look after it to keep it safe for the road.
We agree its just not as fast as flat towing, but it does have its advantages. Thanks for watching and the comment
And you can actually back this up.
Big Mac yes sir you can. I think there is an unsupported fear of trailers with many Class A owners. It’s really pretty easy to load and unload vehicle and we believe the benefits far outweigh the extra few minutes it takes over 4 wheels down. Thanks for watching.
Izzy
What do you do with the trailer after you take the car off of it?
We park it somewhere.
I am mainly asking where you put it when not in use at a rv park. Or do you park your car somewhere else while in a rv park?
@@RickandDarcirvadventures we get a site big enough that we can fit it or make sure they have overflow parking. Hope that helps!
That helps.
i want all 4 car tires off the ground
Yep we don't use a trailer anymore lol
Do you know by law you cannot tow with the wheel on, has to be the stand. Doubt cops look for that though
Wheel comes off before we tow