What cars can be safely flat towed behind a Class A RV

This towing guide will give you helpful hints on 'how to' and 'what to buy'.

Towing Guide

car dollys have gotten very populer

We have not had any problems towing our CRV, and have not heard of any. Just follow the instructions in the owners manual.
Other than the base plate, extra lights in rear, we added a 12v charge line from the 7pin connector on the MH.

Beverley and Ken

Subaru Outback but must be a manual tranny. There's only one model of the Outback that fits the bill but it tows very easily. Other than that, Jeep has many models that can flat tow (but watch their weight).

an easy rule of thumb to narrow down your search is that;

A) MOST automatic transmission cars ARE NOT flat towable without some sort of modification..
B) Standard (stick) transmissions are usually flat towable with no or small modifications

LilCoco74 wrote:
We are planning on buying a cat to flat tow behind our Class A moterhome. According to our owners manual the car needs to be less than 5000 pounds. We are looking at a Honda CRV and a Jeep Cherokee. We have heard conflicting reports on transmission problems with flat towing these cars. If you any information that will help us decide which the best best choice please let us know.

Jeep Wrangler, liberty, etc. The new cherokee can if you get it with the active drive II transmission (4x4). And that is the only transmission that can. It will have the neutral button next to the drive selection knob. Zero problems pulling with it if you get the right system. There are no fuse issues or leaving the keys in, or having to watch your speed and start the car every few hours. Many other toads have different steps you need to do to tow 4 down.

As noted above Motorhome Magazine and the FMCA magazine each give an annual update on towable cars. But as a precaution, if you are purchasing new, make sure you look at the owners guide for the car to make sure that model is flat towable. Also, it has been suggested in the past to have the dealer note on the purchase transaction that you are purchasing "because the car is flat towable", that way if the manufacturer changes the standards mid-year you have some recourse. Additionally, if you have the time and inclination, you can post the type of car you are deciding on in this forum and you will surely get opinions.
Oops: I just re-read your post. When you say the owners manual says less than 5000lbs, that probably means the hitch is rated at 5000lbs. If it is a gas engine MH, like mine, then you need to check the GVCW (gross vehicle combined weight) limit and subtract the actual weight of your loaded motorhome. Take it to a scale with a full tank of gas and propane (water depends on whether you travel full or empty) and food and clothing and add passenger weight. The difference may be greater than you think and 5000lb is no longer within limits. I figure my limit to be approx. 4000lbs will a normal load. My Saturn weighs in at 3970 with luggage in tow. I also have a supplemental brake on the towed car.
Happy Trails

Welcome to the forum!

Take a look at Motorhome Magazine's Dinghy Guide (part of Good Sam). This will tell you what you need in towing. If you are a member of FMCA, they have guides online that go back at least 12-13 years for no charge.