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Ranger1272 · 09-28-2017, 10:01 AM

Not sure if I labeled this right. We are starting to explore our rv options, hoping to buy one in the next year or so. Most likely a class A. We discovered that neither our Prius or Camry can be flat towed. My wife took her Prius in for service and spoke to the service department out this and he said the best method for towing was to tow with all four wheels off the ground.

I am wondering what the conventional wisdom is here from experienced rvers.

Thanks

AFChap · 09-28-2017, 10:13 AM

There are flat bed trailers that get all four wheels off the ground, and there are tow dollys that take the front wheels off the ground and the toad rolls on the rear wheels. Most FWD cars historically have been towable on a dolly. Some/most RWD, 4WD and AWD models are not towable with the rear wheels on the ground.

I have flat towed and dolly towed with my MH, and have used a trailer in other situations. A trailer would definitely be more complicated/cumbersome/etc. A dolly is less trouble than a trailer (smaller, easier to deal with overall) but still is another set of wheels to maintain, store, etc. Four-down is the easiest for frequent towing, but does limit your vehicle choice much more and requires installation of baseplate, etc designed for that specific vehicle.

Cars towable 4-down are becoming more rare as time goes on. The website of Store : Remco is a good place to go to enter your particular make & model and see what the towing experts say is required and/or possible.

Cooperhawk · 09-28-2017, 10:13 AM

The Prius can be towed on a dolly. Have seen it. But no, you cannot tow four down. I spect the Camry cab be dollied also.

MSHappyCampers · 09-28-2017, 02:31 PM

Hi !

Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!

Personally, I would try to trade for a vehicle that can be flat towed. I would have to be pretty desperate to use a tow dolly!

Keep her between the ditches!

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!

Ranger1272 · 09-28-2017, 07:22 PM

If towable vehicles are getting scarce, what will happen once there are no 4 down towables

hohenwald48 · 09-29-2017, 11:04 AM

I think just about any vehicle can be modified to tow 4 down. Just a matter of money.

Coarsegold · 09-29-2017, 11:14 AM

I would get another opinion from a Toyota dealer. I would think that any front wheel drive car, not all wheel drive, would go on a dolly. The rear wheels just free wheel and no issue to engine or transmission. Flat tow is a whole different issue with the car of today. So figure your lucky if you can use a tow dolly!