I would caution those looking to justify their tow vehicle by finding one or two people that have had positive experiences with the same vehicle. Pulling the TM from one place to another with out braking down is not an indicator that you are OK towing your TM for any period of time. I towed a motorcycle with a full sized Jeep once in the mtns of NY with only minor inconveniences on long hills. Several months later the transmission required a total replacement. Even with my current TV ( see signature) my stopping dist on a standard load camping trip is longer than with the TV alone. I don't wish to discourage anyone from becoming a TM owner, but there is a distinction between pulling your TM around and safely towing it. I have seen a person pull a Boeing 737 down a runway with his teeth but I would not consider that towing.
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