Trailer Toad also takes the stress of the pounding bumps of the highway off of the frame of the tow vehicle and transfers it to the axle and tires of the Trailer Toad. Long lasting strength and durability assure a quiet and smooth shock absorbing ride. It also significantly reduces wear and tear on the frame of the tow vehicle and premature failure of suspension parts.

The Trailer Toad is available in 3,000 lbs. tonque weight capacity in white or camouflage. It is equipped with heavy-duty parts designed to protect your tow vehicle and make towing enjoyable such as 12” E-rated steel belted trailer tires, poly fenders with tubular steel bracing, solid steel rear hitch head mount for extreme strength, heavy-duty extension cord for trailer light/brake wiring, fixture welded frame with black powdercoat finish, DOT safety chains and 3,500 lb. Tor-Flex axle assembly with steering hub. A new feature for 2008 is optional alloy wheels.         

• Reduces trailer sway, improved ride
• Carries the majority of the trailer tonque weight
• Designed to be used with your existing weight distribution hitch
• Adjustable draw bar and head height
• Can be towed without trailer hooked up
• Designed for towing heavy trailers with excessive tongue weight
• Can easily be unhooked and used with a different tow vehicle or trailer

The Trailer Toad comes complete with a new adjustable equalizer hitch with 1,000 lb. bars (1,400 lb. bars are available as upgrade - not included in price below), spare tire and cover and a durable powder coated frame. Jones RV even includes a 17,000 lb. rated hitch ball (25,000 lb. rated hitch ball is available as upgrade - not included in price below) and 7 way wiring extension and FREE SHIPPING (* up to $150 freight allowance). We have sold more than any other dealer in the area. Buy from the experienced Trailer Toad dealer. $2,895* for 3,000 lb. model. Call 724-225-8876 to get yours today. Contact us if you have any questions.

Frequently asked Questions and Answers

Those tires look small, will they hold up at highway speeds?

Yes, they will. The new 12” steel-belted radial is an E rated tire (just over 1500 lbs. per tire) and it requires 80 psi. Tires are very reliable and wear is excellent.

Doesn’t it need lights and turn signals?

No, it attaches firmly into the receiver and does nothing more than extend the receiver 22 inches. All pivoting and turning takes place on the ball end of the receiver and the object being towed would have the turn signals and lights. The Trailer Toad is shipped with a 40” wiring extension cord and has the Bargman style 7-connector RV plug already wired on each end.

Is it considered another axle?

Yes. When traveling the turnpike with weight on it, it will be picked up as an extra axle and you will be charged accordingly.

Does this mean that I can tow more than the recommended weight for my vehicle?

No. The Trailer Toad, though a weight bearing receiver that allows the tow vehicle to pull the trailer and not haul it, does not give the tow vehicle the ability to tow a heavier than recommended load. It does make it possible to tow the max load safely keeping the tow vehicles front wheels firmly on the road allowing more full steering and breaking stability and reducing the risk of structural frame damage to motorhomes used for towing.

Does it reduce sway?

Properly installed, it will reduce the amount of sway that is passed on to the tow vehicle. It will eliminate most all bounce from being transferred from the towed trailer to the tow vehicle; thus retaining full road surface contact between the front wheels maintaining all steering and braking capabilities.

What about backing up? If the axle pivots, can you back up with the Trailer Toad?

Yes, you can back up with the Trailer Toad attached. You have to use the Reverse Bar to do it though. The Reverse Bar is attached to the frame on the left side of the unit with easy to remove snap pins. You simply place the Reverse Bar over all three pins and insert the snap pins. That keeps the axle from pivoting and now the trailer will back up like a normal trailer. IMPORTANT: Be sure to put the Reverse Bar back up on the two pins after you are done backing up. Do NOT tow at highway speeds with Reverse Bar attached to axle. It could affect handling and increase tire wear.

When the Trailer Toad is in the “reverse” postion, doesn’t the tires skid if you turn sharp while backing up? 

Yes, they do skid sideways a little bit and they may even rub against the equalizer bar. You will never back up enough to put wear on a tire. 

Warranty?

Ninety days from date of delivery on all non-wear items. Looking at the structure, it is evident that only the best materials and components were used in the construction of the Toad. Fifteen test Toads were used for 2 years with over 20,000 miles put on each. There were no tire, bearing or hub assembly failures.

Jones RV Sales & Service

34 Gypsy Drive

Eighty Four, PA 15330

724-225-8876

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