Newbie shopping for first tow behind.

Jim-Linda wrote:

wa8yxm wrote:
I will not suggest a make or model though I will say many folks like JEEPs with MANUAL 4 wheel drive.. Most of these can be towed 4 down.

And of course most anything can be towed on a full trailer if your tow vehicle has the capacity and you do not mind the hassle.. I like enclosed trailers as they double as "Garage".

I also like towing 4-Down as it is less expensive and the easiest way to tow.


Two paths you can follow:
1: Go to one of the RV-magazine web sites, FMCA (you may need to join) Escapees, Or any RV mag,, Most of them run an annual "What you can tow" list.. Download same and choose from the list.

2: Pick out 2 or 3 or more cars you like (Seems there are always too many choices) and google REMCO TOWING USA

Click on the store link (Do this before you start shopping and take notes)

On the left frame are some questions. year, Make, Model, Engine, Transmission and I think one other (That's what you need to take notes on, what questions they ask)

Enter your suspect vehicles vitals and on the main frame is "Can I tow it"

You will get one of the following replies

You need Braking system and tow bar and lights (This means you can tow it)

You need the basics (Above) Plus a LP-1 Lube Pump (Can tow with modification)
Or Axle lock or Drive Shaft Disconnect (likewsie)

You can tow buit you need to follow a special procedure (I recommend against, too easy to forget special procedure) such as running the engine for 5 minutes and running it through the gears at hook up and every 400 miles or some such.

You can not tow

We do not know if you can tow

I'd choose a "Basic" model if you can.

I do believe the OP is referring to towing a trailer, not a car, could be wrong.

Jim