I ogled a friend’s cute two-seater sports car today, briefly fantasizing about pulling something like that behind my RV, but I came back to reality pretty quickly.<\/p>\n
Some RVers are attracted to the idea of towing a subcompact, such as a Smart car. I don’t find these vehicles practical. I need room for cargo (groceries, renovation supplies, luggage, etc.) and must be able to transport two cats in their carriers. Therefore, I need a back seat and a trunk.<\/p>\n
While I didn’t know I would end up towing it, my car is the perfect toad for me. It is a 2008 Hyundai Accent and has the following features:<\/p>\n
-A standard transmission that allows me to tow it ‘four down’ without any modifications or a dolly, meaning that my only towing costs were for the baseplate installation. The standard transmission is also cheaper to start with by several thousand dollars;<\/p>\n
-It is a three-door hatchback, which gives me all the cargo space I need, but in a smaller package than a five-door version. The front seats slide forward, making it easy for the odd backseat passenger to slip inside. This feature also means that I can get into the back to buckle the cats in, something that I could not do when I had a four-door sedan;<\/p>\n
-The car was relatively inexpensive, which makes it easier to accept road dings and self-stupidity;<\/p>\n
-This model is very popular, so parts are available all over North America at fair prices and just about any garage can service them.<\/p>\n
Hyundais do not have a very good resale value, but when you consider the cost and hassle of getting a tow plate installed, it’s worth trying to drive that car into the ground.<\/p>\n
I’m not enamoured with my car (I much preferred my 2004 Accent!), but it suits my needs perfectly and I am grateful that even though it was bought before I made the decision to RV, it would have been my chosen toad anyway.<\/p>\n
As an aside, I love the fact that my toad is green. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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