Type of Vehicle Best Suited to Flat Towing
Question:
I have read that any front wheel drive manual transmission vehicle is flat towable. Is this correct?
asked by: Sherry
Expert Reply:
Many but not all front-wheel-drive manual transmission vehicles can be flat towed without modifications or damage to the transmission. But since vehicle manufacturers do make changes to car models during the course of their production lifetimes, it is ALWAYS best to check the owner's manual for your specific car. It could happen that one model year has a different transmission than the prior year, or other changes that affect towability. You can usually find the information you need in the manual index under the heading "recreational towing".
The linked article on flat towing may be of interest as it outlines each of the components required for safe and legal flat towing in the US and Canada.
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Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs
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