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Can you flat tow any manual transmission vehicle?
I recently bought an RV and want to tow my vehicle behind it when I go on camping trips. My friend told me that you can tow any vehicle so long as it has a manual transmission, but I’m not sure if that’s true. Is it possible to tow any manual transmission vehicle?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
In general, you can flat tow a manual transmission car if it has rear-wheel drive. You can also typically flat tow a manual transmission car with four-wheel drive, but it needs to have a two-speed transfer case.
If you’re not sure whether your manual transmission vehicle has a two-speed transfer case, simply look for a 4-LO setting on your four-wheel-drive selector. Note that your car needs to be in neutral before you flat tow, regardless of what type of drivetrain you have.
Some front-wheel-drive manual transmission vehicles may also be flat-towing compatible but this isn’t set in stone. Always make sure to read the owner’s manual to find out if your car can be flat towed without damage.
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