SMART CAR:
I saw a diesel smart car in Halifax, Nova Scotia last summer—owner of a campground had one. It was really quiet and at first I thought it was an electric. Owner reported 72 MPG average in different types of driving.

Went to the local Mercedes dealer there with the intent of trying to buy one. They (the diesel)are not to be for sale in the US nor can one import one from Canada. Evidently, what is to be sold in the US will be a gas version. Glad to see Petervs had the patience to work around the whole importation goat rope.

Just a hell of a note since it seemed like a fine little car. With all the hoopla about the environment it’s just a shame we can’t readily buy something like the diesel version to use here. Unlike many econo boxes it was well built with excellent fit and finish.

JEEP:

Don’t think they are perfect but I am partial to the Jeep as a tow. Jeeps are probably an overkill as a Toad since they are not very comfortable or economical. They are a bargin if one likes to do jeep type outdoor stuff when you get there. I like them as they are an easy hookup even with automatic transmission. Have a 91 Wrangler that I have towed around quite a bit. It’s an old one (1991) and getting a little long in the tooth. Bought an 06 diesel Liberty but haven’t towed it very much. Don’t much like the idea of putting a new car behind the coach.

I really like the old one. It earns it’s keep on the backroads, logging trails, and powerline roads as I wander around looking for fly fishing places. I don’t wash it much and it is a true beater! If I see it passing me on the highway someday I will salute it as it goes by. I hate being ready to pull out in the morning and having to screw around hooking up. In most places I can pull the jeep around to the back of the coach and hook up the night before.