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[bonhall41]

I think the Ford Flex is really cute and that would be my first choice. Donald would rather buy something used and I would like to have something that we don't have to mess around disconnecting a driveshaft or something. Do we sound picky or what?! I'm sure we'll agree on something sooner or later but any information is appreciated since we're new at all this.

Bonnie

[Joe Cannarozzi]

The driveshaft disconnect can be done by a pull of a knob or the flick of a switch both from the drivers seat.

[jelmore]

I've been told by a Ford dealer that the Ford Flex is towable all four wheels down in either in the AWD or FWD models. It's on my wish list. Linda won't budge.

[Joe Cannarozzi]

There you go Bonnie.

[Coloradobus]

Bonnie,

They are correct. We tow a E-350 Ford 1t Airstream Camper B Class van that has a driveshaft disconnect. One pull of the lever by the driver's seat and the "B" will roll freely.

[bonhall41]

The ease of disconnecting the drive shaft opens up the possibilities. I thought you had to get under the vehicle and do some serious work. I wanted something I could handle myself if necessary. Thanks.

Bonnie

[Joe Cannarozzi]

Many other front wheel drive cars can also be towed with a trans circulating pump that is good in terms of user friendlyness.

[Yankee802]

Jeeps are super easy.

[Coloradobus]

Bonnie,

We use the driveline disconnect that Remco towing has. For our E-350 1ton Airstream Ford van, the cost was about 1200 dollars installed. See www.remcotowing.com or call 1800-228-2841 and talk to Calvin.
There is also another small independent company in Tucson. Do a Google search using terms like "driveline disconnect."

Good Luck

[bonhall41]

Thanks for all the information. We probably won't be able to get anything done before our trip to Daytona since we'll be gone next week also but we need to take care of everything before our next trip in the bus. I'd still like the Ford Flex but Donald thinks it's too big. We could always put a Remco device on the Excursion if we want big. Hope to meet up with all of you sometime soon.

Bonnie