jwseib Report post Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) Looking for suggestions for a toad that can seat 6 (4 adults and 2 teenagers) in reasonable comfort and be towed safely on a Stehl tow dolly. Have tried a 2008 Honda Odessy. Was able to get it on the dolly but could not make turns without dolly fenders making contact with vehicle body. Thanks! Jim 2003 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage Edited June 8, 2021 by jwseib Added name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted June 8, 2021 Jim, Welcome to the Forum. Have you considered a Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon or Yukon XL in a four wheel drive all of which may be towed 4 down. Just a thought, Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwseib Report post Posted June 8, 2021 I have considered going to a flat tow scenario but, since I already own a dolly, would prefer (if possible) to continue using it. Body width of the toad is the primary concern regarding using the dolly. I know the time will come all too soon that grandkids will become too busy and/or will no longer want to travel with us -- which will eliminate the need for increased passenger capacity. However, for the next five years or so, we need additional seating. Thanks! Jim 2003 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage Central Iowa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted June 8, 2021 Jim, welcome! The Honda will work...Let son or daughter, drive it. When your camping, everybody is in it. Seen it before! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwseib Report post Posted June 8, 2021 We have considered skipping the toad option and just use the Odessy as a "chase" vehicle -- rotating chase drivers between my daughter, son-in-law and wife. Might end up doing that but would prefer having everyone traveling together in the MH. Does anyone have any thoughts about using a Ford Flex as a toad? Thanks! Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) I am really surprised that the Honda Oddesy has a problem with rubbing the fenders on the Stehl Dolly. I used to pull a Stehl, my son inlaw has an Oddesy and never had a problem towing it, He did own 2004, but has upgraded to 2015, both towed well. You can look into locking the swivel plate to less distance to turn and may overcome the rubbing in this manner. Oh yes I might add that we pull a 2015 Kia Sorento, room for six if you have the third seat. Edited June 8, 2021 by kaypsmith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwseib Report post Posted June 9, 2021 Do you flat tow your Kia or do you have another brand of dolly? If a different dolly, what brand and how wide is it? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted June 9, 2021 I used a Demco Kar Kady SS when I towed a Toyota Avalon. The wheels on the dolly steer and the towed vehicles tread width can be up to 76". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwseib Report post Posted July 13, 2021 Update regarding my original toad question... We ended up purchasing a 2008 Chevy Uplander. Took it on a trip from central Iowa to Mount Rushmore, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park... and back home. Uplander works well as a toad. Thanks for all your input! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 13, 2021 2 hours ago, jwseib said: We ended up purchasing a 2008 Chevy Uplander. Just to be clear are you towing 4 down or with the dolly? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwseib Report post Posted August 2, 2021 Towing it on our dolly. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwseib Report post Posted August 2, 2021 We have now towed it on a trip from home to Black Hills to Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier National parks and back home. Then, just a week later, we towed it from home to Myrtle Beach, SC and back. It has worked out well. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pandphawaii1976 Report post Posted March 2, 2022 On 6/8/2021 at 11:40 AM, jwseib said: I have considered going to a flat tow scenario but, since I already own a dolly, would prefer (if possible) to continue using it. Body width of the toad is the primary concern regarding using the dolly. I know the time will come all too soon that grandkids will become too busy and/or will no longer want to travel with us -- which will eliminate the need for increased passenger capacity. However, for the next five years or so, we need additional seating. Thanks! Jim 2003 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage Central Iowa Hi Jim pat here if you haven’t already changed your vehicle I had the same problem with my Chevy equinox and what I ended up doing was to move the fenders out as far as I could get the an move the light all the way out. Or you could put them on top of fenders this gave me another foot of turning radius and haven’t had a problem since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icbirds Report post Posted March 9, 2022 Bought a Lincoln Corsair PHEV 2021 as it is listed as flat towable. However we haven’t been able to find a manufacturer of base plates who can manufacture a base plate for it. Tried Blue Ox and Roadmaster. Any suggestions? Towing it on a trailer or dolly is a problem at the campsite as we have a 41 ft. Motorhome. thanks! steve 2002 Dutch Star Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
