Looked through archives,but seem to keep seeing manual trannys. Can anyone name a few auto trannys any brand car or small truck,that can be towed 4 down auto tranny,thanks. Wife doesn't want a stick shift. Her outback cant be towed its auto tranny.

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pa traveler wrote:Looked through archives,but seem to keep seeing manual trannys. Can anyone name a few auto trannys any brand car or small truck,that can be towed 4 down auto tranny,thanks. Wife doesn't want a stick shift. Her outback cant be towed its auto tranny.To start off with, Honda CRV, in multiple years can be flat towed. They are close to the top in terms of "Top pick" for toads. Jeep Wrangler, also of multiple years, auto or stick, is flat towable, as long as it's the 4WD model and has the transfer case that can be put into neutral. They too are close to the Top pic, for flat towable toads. But, I'd go through the Dinghy Towing Guides of as many years as you like, depending on amount you'd like to spend, to pick out a number of automatics that can be flat towed. Good luck.Scott

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Dutch_12078
Explorer III
Dec 21, 2014
CA Traveler wrote:
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Check HERE
Gee what a surprise that Remco recommends cars that need a tranny lube pump! Guess who sells tranny lube pumps???

We like our AWD CRV which has adequate room and easy to tow. We've even driven on on beaches. Since it's not FWD we avoid deep soft sand...

Both Motorhome magazine and FMCA have towing guides.

Here's a better link for Remco's Lookup table. It also shows listings for vehicles that can be towed without a pump, such as the 2014 and older CR-V's.
afrescopXx
Explorer
Dec 21, 2014
This is directly from the 2015 CR-V owner's manual (USA) 12/15/2014 revision:

"Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information"

2015 Honda CR-V CANNOT be towed four down.
lostdog
Explorer
Dec 21, 2014
Jeep Wrangler
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Dec 21, 2014
My 04 CRV AWD is towable 4 down.
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Dec 21, 2014
dicknellen wrote:
2015 CRV is not tow able due to a transmission change. Dick
Are you sure about that? My tea leaves say it only applies to CRVs sold in Japan.

Regardless always make sure you have written information from the mfg on towing 4 down as in the owners manual and of course BEFORE you buy. Never believe a salesman, etc. including any of us...
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Dec 21, 2014
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Check HERE
Gee what a surprise that Remco recommends cars that need a tranny lube pump! Guess who sells tranny lube pumps???

We like our AWD CRV which has adequate room and easy to tow. We've even driven on on beaches. Since it's not FWD we avoid deep soft sand...

Both Motorhome magazine and FMCA have towing guides.
az99
Explorer
Dec 21, 2014
Since you are a Ford guy already, the Focus works well 4 down.
dicknellen
Explorer II
Dec 20, 2014
When I had a 2003 Malibu automatic, I put it in neutral with key in accessory position and it towed great 4 down. There are a lot of automatic Saturn’s that are also tow able 4 down. I now tow a 2013 Honda CRV automatic 4 down. CRV 2wd or awd are both towable 4 down, automatic trans only since I think 2007. 2015 CRV is not tow able due to a transmission change. Dick
mowermech
Explorer
Dec 20, 2014
njtony wrote:
2004-2007 Malibu maxx. remove a fuse. turn key to ass, put into drive.4 down auto.

ass?? drive?? Are you SURE about that?
njtony
Explorer
Dec 20, 2014
2004-2007 Malibu maxx. remove a fuse. turn key to ass, put into drive.4 down auto.