Smallest but most effective tow vehicle

I tow my 22 angler with my Kubota B26 tractor. Easy to pick up, drop off, tight spaces no problem, just got to watch the loader, 4x4, 3 speeds. Works great till I get off my property, then I switch to either a 3/4 ton van or 1/2 ton silverado.
 
That's funny I do exactly the same thing with our Kubota. Got a drawbar with hitch ball.
It's a whole lot easier for logistical shuffling around the yard than hooking it all up to the Chevvy.
Probably could get to the local launch ramp but the Gendarmes live in a hut very close to it so not a good idea.

Merv
 
I have used a jeep cherokee crd to tow my cd 25 no probs gets 14 mpg towing. As far as towing the cherokee there is a neutral switch next to the low range selector that allows towing the jeep. Wish i was towing the 25 now but there is still a two foot ice berm in front of the garage its housed in.
 
Well, I finally made a decision today. Since I also want to be able to tow the tow vehicle behind the RV, the choices for me came down to the Honda Pilot or a Jeep. I have not been able to find a Pilot. I did find a 2006 Jeep Liberty 4 x 4. Its rated for 5000lbs. Since I was able to get it for $7500, I figure I couldn't go to wrong. I tested it with the CD22 and it had no problems towing it or on the launch using just wheel drive. I think a Jeep is a cult thing like the C-Dory. I've always wanted jeep. This is probably as close as I will ever get.

Roger
 
flrockytop":1vpufj56 said:
I think a Jeep is a cult thing like the C-Dory.
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Yes, you are right -- the Jeep is a cult thing. We had a Jeep Wrangler Sport (great vehicle). The only problem was forgetting to wave at every other Jeep on the road. I'm not sure if they do it with the Jeep Liberty, but with the Jeep Wrangler -- all other Wrangler's wave at the other Jeep's.

We loved the Jeep.
 
hi roger,
i'm also looking for a vehicle that will tow the 22' as well as be towed behind the landyacht. my choices are to give up the f350 dually in favor of a 2009 h3t, which would max out my motor coach tow rate, but still give me a pick-up truck's convenience, or keep the f-350 and add a jeep liberty to the campbell fleet. i've asked several knowledgable motorhome type people about the 5000 lbs max tow rate, and if i exceed that by 10% what could i expect to happen. would be interested in hearing any c-brat experience with that?
best regards
pat

ps: i've been looking at the liberty market and you sir cut one hell of a great deal!
 
patrick and linda":29s6ga1p said:
hi roger,
i've asked several knowledgable motorhome type people about the 5000 lbs max tow rate, and if i exceed that by 10% what could i expect to happen. <some editing done>
best regards
pat
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Pat and others-

I can't give you specifics about your particular rig, but one of the greatest hazards of overloading motorhome towing set ups seems to be overheating the transmission, especially in mountainous terrain and summer heat.

When you think about it, the automatic transmission is the weakest link and heat the biggest troublemaker in the power and drive chain package.

To help contain the overloading, I'd recommend considering the following options:

1. Add a transmission thermometer to your dash gauges if you don't already have one.

2. Enlarge the radiator and particularly the heat exchanger for the transmission at the bottom of it, or add an additional transmission fluid cooler unit to the existing set up.

3. Put a booster electric fan on front of the radiator and add a pump and spray unit to spray water into the radiator from the coach's fresh water supply when facing overheating situations. I have such a unit on my motorhome and it knocks down the engine water and the transmission fluid temperatures immensely when you hit the fan and pump switches. What a peace of mind giving device!

4. Add a gear-splitter which will cut your overall drive ratio down by 22% in each gear, giving you twice the number of gear ratios to select from to climb hills and long grades with. I have this also, and you can keep the motor right in the best part of the power and torque curves and avoid lugging, overheating, or over-reving the motor.

Just some more free advice for everyone from my experiences.

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
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