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rv-dreaming
Explorer
Aug 12, 2013

Manual Transmission

Can any vehicle with a manual trans. be four down towed?
  • mAKE SURE THAT YOUR EXACT MAKE/MODEL AND TRANSMISSION ARE TOWABLE. If you forget the tranny, you may well face serious $$$$$$ repairs. Not all manual trannies can be towed 4 down, I was surprised to find out.
  • Toyota Echo. Our 2001 manual has over 60,000 towed miles on it. Probably some Jeeps.

    Matt B
  • rv2go wrote:
    It's best to check the owners manual for "recreational towing".
    If no manual, then ask here about a specific model. Several of us have access to towing guides from, FMCA or Motor Home mag.


    x2,
    bumpy
  • It's best to check the owners manual for "recreational towing".
    If no manual, then ask here about a specific model. Several of us have access to towing guides from, FMCA or Motor Home mag.
  • Best to check with MotorHome magazine and see which vehicles can and can't be towed 4-down. Or check with the Mfgr of the vehicle you are thinking of towing, and see what they suggest.
    Probably the majority of them can be towed, but if you have the one that can't, you can really do some damage to it.