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REMCO List

Would someone please re-post a link to the REMCO towable vehicle list. I've lost the link somehow and can't find the document through their website.

Thanks!
1989 Foretravel U300 Grand Villa
Build #3410

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Reply #2 –
Thank you very much!

I wanted to double check in re the manual trans Subaru Forester, and it's no longer even on the list.
1989 Foretravel U300 Grand Villa
Build #3410

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: RandallBrink –
Thank you very much!

I wanted to double check in re the manual trans Subaru Forester, and it's no longer even on the list.
Older Forester's are. Downloadable Dinghy Guides | MotorHome Magazinehttps://www.etrailer.com/tv-install-roadmaster-ez4-base-plate-kit-2016-subaru-forester-rm-52923-4.aspx



Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

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Reply #4 –
Remco tends to put vehicles on their list that they sell kits for and not ones the mfg's tell are not 4 down tow-able (to avoid lawsuits).  I use the Remco listing and I will also check out Roadmaster as they often will have different information, especially when Roadmaster makes bracket kits for vehicles the vehicle mfg do not recommend towing.  Examples of such vehicles I've successfully towed.  1997, 98, 2000 Land Cruisers, all are flat tow-able from 1998 thru 2007 and my current 2004 Lexus GX470 also flat tow-able thru 2007.
Roadmaster Inc. - Tow Bars, Braking Systems & RV Accessories  Store : Remco
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
Samsung Residential #RF20HFENBSR,
Xantrex SW2012, (3)AGM8D Hse, (2)AGM Grp24 Eng, Victron BMV-712, 1800w Solar 4 LG & 2 Sunpower
Extreme Full Body Pt w/hdlmps, new furn/floor, 4 down Lexus 2004 GX470 AWD curb weight 4,740 lbs
Prev: 1990 Barth, 10L 300 2 yrs; 91&92 Monaco Signature, 10 yrs, 10L C 300 &  6C8.3 300; 1997 ForeT 6C8.3 325 since May 2017.  Employed by Guaranty RV 14+ yrs.  Former VW New Car Dlr/Service Dlr, Sales Mgr, Rv Sales, and Service Adviser from 1968-2017
"Don't criticize what you can't understand" Bob Dylan

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Reply #5 –
I went to a Suby dealer and test drove the 2018 premium 6 speed manual transmission Forester. They said towable four down but not towable on dolly. Great toad for many reasons. Unfortunately my wife wants Jeep Wrangler with three piece hardtop. Don't rent one or you will end up owning one. The moon roof on the Forester does not compare to popping out roof panels on Wrangler.

Suby lighter, much less expensive, better crash rating, lower maintenance, quieter, etc.

I'm waiting for JL 4 Door to become more available.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

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I have been towing my 2013 Subaru Outback Premium with 6 speed manual since buying it in 2013 about this time.  Great toad and we have had some interesting off road experiences with it too.  Never stuck once- thinking about putting on/off road tires on when these wear out and see how it does.

Cya down the road                    ^.^d
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing

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For the original poster, Store : Remco

"Remco tends to put vehicles on their list that they sell kits for and not ones the mfg's tell are not 4 down tow-able (to avoid lawsuits)." Not quite accurate. Look up a 2017 Mini Countryman with manual transmission and it is listed as towable as is, but with a disclaimer that they haven't actually tested it but people regularly tow it. Check with Mini and you will be told that NO Mini is towable. There are a lot of Minis pushing motorhomes down the road, including a few Foretravels. So who is correct?

Before we bought our MKT I checked Remco, then checked the owners manual. Both Remco and Lincoln said the car is towable, so we spent the $$$ to get it fitted properly. It tows great!

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: kb0zke –
For the original poster, Store : Remco

"Remco tends to put vehicles on their list that they sell kits for and not ones the mfg's tell are not 4 down tow-able (to avoid lawsuits)." Not quite accurate. Look up a 2017 Mini Countryman with manual transmission and it is listed as towable as is, but with a disclaimer that they haven't actually tested it but people regularly tow it. Check with Mini and you will be told that NO Mini is towable. There are a lot of Minis pushing motorhomes down the road, including a few Foretravels. So who is correct?

Before we bought our MKT I checked Remco, then checked the owners manual. Both Remco and Lincoln said the car is towable, so we spent the $$$ to get it fitted properly. It tows great!

I said "tends", not meant as an absolute.  In your example my research says Remco, not BMW Mini.  2017 Mini Countryman Base Plate for Tow Bar | etrailer.com  (Includes Turbo, No S or John Cooper Works)  I would guess BMW did not want to pay out warranty claims for folks that left their emergency brake on or left it in gear and burned out a component, or worse yet, caught the dingy on fire from the fore mentioned.

For a fact, I know this is why Toyota says my 2004 Lexus GX470 SUV can not be towed (and I tow this full time 4 wheel drive vehicle with a manual transfer case, flat towed, with no modifications other that Roadmaster tow brackets and Brake Master with brake away system.)
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
Samsung Residential #RF20HFENBSR,
Xantrex SW2012, (3)AGM8D Hse, (2)AGM Grp24 Eng, Victron BMV-712, 1800w Solar 4 LG & 2 Sunpower
Extreme Full Body Pt w/hdlmps, new furn/floor, 4 down Lexus 2004 GX470 AWD curb weight 4,740 lbs
Prev: 1990 Barth, 10L 300 2 yrs; 91&92 Monaco Signature, 10 yrs, 10L C 300 &  6C8.3 300; 1997 ForeT 6C8.3 325 since May 2017.  Employed by Guaranty RV 14+ yrs.  Former VW New Car Dlr/Service Dlr, Sales Mgr, Rv Sales, and Service Adviser from 1968-2017
"Don't criticize what you can't understand" Bob Dylan

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Met a guy in a campsite that towed his Honda and toasted the transmission, he said Honda should pay for the transmission. I asked him if he had moved from drive to neutral and let idle for a couple of minutes before driving off.
[this is what Honda recommends when towing 4 down]. He said he just puts it in neutral, hooks up and drives away.
No wonder car manufacturers are not willing to okay towing 4 down, even if the car is capable of it.
 
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: jcus –
Met a guy in a campsite that towed his Honda and toasted the transmission, he said Honda should pay for the transmission. I asked him if he had moved from drive to neutral and let idle for a couple of minutes before driving off.
[this is what Honda recommends when towing 4 down]. He said he just puts it in neutral, hooks up and drives away.
No wonder car manufacturers are not willing to okay towing 4 down, even if the car is capable of it.
 


Yep.  We keep this in the glove box of our 2012 Honda Fit auto trans:

Perform the following each day immediately
before towing.  Otherwise severe automatic
transmission damage will occur.

Ensure transmission fluid is correct.
(see page 261). Do not overfill.

1. Hookup to tow bar and light cord.

2. Start the engine.  With engine running:

3. Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever through all positions.

4. Shift to the D position and hold for
five seconds, then to N.

5. Let the engine run for 3 minutes in N,
then turn it off.  (tow in N).

5.  Put key in accessory position, release park brake.

*** Severe transmission damage will occur
if the vehicle is shifted from reverse to
neutral and then towed.

Repeat procedures every 8 hours if towing long distance.

Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide