Flat towing, also known as dinghy towing or four-down towing, is a way of towing a car with all four wheels on the ground behind an RV. However, not all cars can be flat towed, and it is important to check the owners manual to determine if a vehicle is suitable for flat towing. Generally, cars with manual transmissions, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case that can be placed in neutral can be flat towed without modification.
Here are some examples of cars that can be flat towed:
- Buick Enclave
- Buick Envision
- Cadillac SRX
- Chevrolet Colorado 4X4
- Chevrolet Equinox
- Chevrolet Silverado
- Chevrolet Sonic
- Chevrolet Suburban
- Chevrolet Tahoe
- Chevrolet Traverse
- Dodge Durango
- Ford Bronco
- Ford Edge
- Ford Expedition
- Ford Explorer
- Ford F-150
- Ford Fiesta
- Ford Flex
- Ford Focus
- Ford Ranger
- GMC Acadia
- GMC Canyon
- GMC Sierra
- GMC Terrain
- GMC Yukon
- Honda CR-V
- Jeep Cherokee
- Jeep Gladiator
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Jeep Liberty
- Jeep Wrangler
- Lincoln MKX
- Lincoln Navigator
- Ram 1500
It is important to note that just because a vehicle can be flat towed in one model year, it does not necessarily mean that the latest model will be towable. Additionally, some vehicles may require modifications to be flat towed, such as a transmission disconnect and steering lockout override. It is always best to consult the owners manual for the specific vehicle to ensure it is able to be flat towed.
