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BartonT
Explorer
Jan 16, 2017

Flat tow newbie question

So, my brand new Mitsubishi manual trans Mirage is off to the local Blue OX dealer this afternoon to have the base plate installed.

My 37' Four Winds Infinity has a full width mud flap (?) in back of the rear tires that rides about 2-3" above the ground.

I towed with a dolly last year with no issues but because the Mitsubishi is brand new I'm wondering if there is anything I should be doing to protect the front end from stone chips.

I understand the black vinyl "Bra"s that people used to use are not very popular anymore as it seems they damage the paint.

Anyone have any suggestions or should I be ok just as it is?
  • I removed my full width mud flap. Seems to work better for my toad.
    Stirs up less stuff off the roadway.
  • Gjac wrote:
    I would check in the owners manual before you flat tow it.

    X2. Not all manual transmissions can be flat towed.
  • For the most part unless you go barreling down rocky dirt or gravel roads you should be fine. For us the biggest problem occurs when driving in the rain on a busy hiway and road grime gets all over the toad and there is nothing you can do.
  • Many people feel that wheel mud flaps work best and combined with a full rear flap should give you all the protection you need. There are other protective items you can add just depends on you outlook.
  • Gjac's avatar
    Gjac
    Explorer III
    I would check in the owners manual before you flat tow it. I don't remember this car being listed as flat towable.