keeper Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Hello to all. The wife and I just bought a new 2015 C-Max SEL hybrid. We'll be using it as our primary vehicle but also as a toad behind our motorhome. As a primary vehicle, we love it so far. It's a good looking car and a pleasure to drive. As a toad, we have our fingers crossed after reading a long thread on this forum about towing four wheels down. I'm having a Blue Ox base plate and battery charger installed in a few days - after reading that thread, it's clear that a charger is a must for these cars. My brake control is a RVI BRAKE 2. I'm confident that the battery charger will eliminate the dead battery issue and I'm also confident that my brake control will work well. However, I am concerned about the steering wobble that a few people on this forum have experienced. If I experience that wobble, it will be a deal breaker for using the C-MAX as a toad. Like I said, we have our fingers crossed. Andy & CaroleGulf Coast Central Florida Edited December 29, 2015 by keeper ichrvready and C-MaxSea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelleytoons Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Hope it works for you in towing -- here in central Florida we get the absolute *best* mileage this time of the year when we don't need to run the A/C (or much), although even year round I've been averaging in the high 40's city and highway combined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwood2 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 HI and Welcome. Sorry, not much help here in giving you ideas for towing. Not sure how it is set up but not using the C-Max for a number of days without use should not be a problem. I have left mine for well over a week with no start issues. Sounds like maybe something with your setup drains the battery while it is towed? Congrats. You will love the car. I put an extra 5K miles on it this year because I look for reasons to drive it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichrvready Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 We will be towing a 2013 C-Max this year also. What parts were needed to keep the battery charged. I heard this can be an issue after towing for over two hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxSea Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Welcome keeper & ichrvready. Lots of good towing info here: Cargo, Hauling, Roof Racks & Towing Hope they work for both or you,Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markd Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 I hope you enjoy your new car as much as we enjoy ours! There are a lot of towers, I'm sure they can help with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wab Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 We will be towing a 2013 C-Max this year also. What parts were needed to keep the battery charged. I heard this can be an issue after towing for over two hours. Welcome keeper & ichrvready. Lots of good towing info here: Cargo, Hauling, Roof Racks & Towing Hope they work for both or you, Nick ichrvready you'll need 12 volts and ground from your MH, hopefully you'll have 12v on the mh 7way plug, it should. Here's the cable/plug kit we use from our mh to the cmax. http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Roadmaster/RM-98146-7.html This is our charge wire from the 6way on the cmax to the 12v battery terminals under the hood (12v battery is in the back). http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RCXB8A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00&tag=viglink21444-20 ptjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockwallRick Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Congrats!! My wife has a 2014 and my daughter has a 2015. :rockon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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