tilldee Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Mind if I borrow that logo? TamJim, If you are talking about the links I posted, feel free to borrow. On page 1, I posted a link for "Car In Tow". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smwrld Report post Posted May 2, 2014 After reading all the comments about magnetic signs I have to relate my tale. In 1994 I purchased a "Car In Tow" magnetic sign to attach to my Saturn station wagon. One problem, tailgate was fiberglass. I have since moved three times since then and have no idea where the sign is. I have not seen very many of these signs in recent years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starrcreek Report post Posted May 2, 2014 All good replies.. One thing I added is additional turn signal lights down each side the motor home and activated the side turn signal on the Saturn. Now when making a right turn I very rarely get cut off. In fact, most of the time folks back off and let me turn right or go to the right lane, same with the left turn. Motor homes do not have enough turn signals down the side. Look at commercial bus turn signals. I used the 4" lights with chrome housing, from Love's travel stops.. Another site to check out is Prevost, they have lights down the side. Good luck.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remeola Report post Posted May 2, 2014 I am surprise that some think that it is important. I have never been fooled by a car in tow, thinking that it is some one tailgating. It is always obvious to me that a car is being towed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dynarobert Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Anyone stupid enough to try to merge/cut off your toad is probably too stupid to read your sign!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
travelingsages Report post Posted May 3, 2014 My car tows 3' behind the motorhome. I can't imagine someone expecting to get a 15' car between the two. I also don't think a sign would have any effect on them. They will just tuck in behind me or try to pass the entire rig on the right. A sign won't change that because they are not looking for a sign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
botra1999 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 My car in tow sign says: " Patience! Papillon powered". Haven't had any squeezing between coach & toad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomkathymanoff Report post Posted October 15, 2014 Love both of the signs. How about laminating the sign and punch a hole in the top and use a small suction cup hanger and put on inside your side windows and back ? just a thought since we use a Smart Car toad and body is plastic. Kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bthomforde Report post Posted October 16, 2014 Been towing a towed behind an RV for over 20 year and full timing for over 6 years and have never used or felt the need for such a sign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillAdams Report post Posted October 16, 2014 X2.....Towing and fulltiming since 2001....Never used a sign but I always ensured that my tow vehicle tail lights worked and reflected the same indication provided by my motor home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted October 16, 2014 I also never felt the need for a sign. When you see a 1/2 ton truck with a golf cart in the bed of the truck and it is so close the M/H that it look like it is attached, It Is. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockylarson Report post Posted October 17, 2014 I use car window paint, the same stuff they write "Just Married" with on back window. In large letters TOW , or in smaller letters CAR IN TOW http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=car+window+paint&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acar+window+paint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomkathymanoff Report post Posted January 21, 2015 We purchased a couple of car in tow signs from RoadMaster company. They are nice solid signs. Tom & Kathy Manoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvanstelle Report post Posted January 22, 2015 I made up a a sign years ago the said: I Only Go Where I am Towed To. Lost a long time ago....maybe time to make another one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomkathymanoff Report post Posted June 2, 2015 We got car in tow signs from RoadMaster towing systems, they use suction cups to hold inside the window.I also printed red stop sign shaped signs that we put in the side windows. Our toad is a M.B. Smart car. It tows all wheels flat and you don't know you are towing it. It is a automatic you just add a battery switch and put the car to Sleep, it is all computerized. But you have to go through the steps in the manual to put it to sleep and wake it up. Just remember to put your foot on the brake when waking it up, the manual doesn't tell you that, or it won't wake up and you panic. Can you tell been their done that? I also have a sign saying " I'm pushing this big thing in front of me as fast as I can". We get a lot of laughs over that. We have a 32' ft. Rexhall Aerbus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tilldee Report post Posted November 20, 2016 We just ordered a Car In Tow sign from "Magnets On The Cheap" I used the Student Driver sign and changed it to "Car In Tow" and left the "Keep Back" on. A 12"x18" was $8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted November 20, 2016 All those "cutesy" signs, came about in the 1980's because there was not many toads and at each FMCA and GS Convention, Vendors was making and selling them. By the mid 90's there was less need for the sign, almost every coach out there was hauling a toad...now, I very seldom see one with anything mounted on toad. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted November 21, 2016 I have never seen one with a sign. If someone's gonna hit the toad they will do it even if its wrapped in neon there is just too many people on the road not paying attention. What always baffled me was the toad lighting, on a trailer you have front marker lights in amber and the rear in red so you can identify the outline of the trailer in the dark, on the toad you only have lights on the rear in red. Off topic but I installed one of these on the third brake light last weekend to gain attention. I bought enough to do all the cars in the household. http://www.kahtec.com/smart_stop.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted November 21, 2016 Joe, The coach next to me in the Park this weekend, had an interesting experience on the way here. His toads, driver side was bashed in and so was the coach and tow bar, a "no speak English", saw the toad and decided that he could get a drag of coach, by cutting in front of the car that had the spot he wanted! Both the police officer and Bob were fluent in Spanish...the driver had no insurance! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted November 21, 2016 23 minutes ago, manholt said: Joe, The coach next to me in the Park this weekend, had an interesting experience on the way here. His toads, driver side was bashed in and so was the coach and tow bar, a "no speak English", saw the toad and decided that he could get a drag of coach, by cutting in front of the car that had the spot he wanted! Both the police officer and Bob was fluent in Spanish...the driver had no insurance! Carl WOW, so the sign wouldn't have mattered, it would have been in the rear window of the toad. What car could you possibly squeeze between a coach and toad? Some people...Hope they tossed him in jail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted November 21, 2016 Joe, that couldn't have happened, Trump has not been sworn in Yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted November 21, 2016 Just now, kaypsmith said: Joe, that couldn't have happened, Trump has not been sworn in Yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
