Question Flat towing advice needed

[K2Couple]

Hi everyone. Totally brand new to the RV culture here. So new in fact that we haven't even gotten our RV yet, but it will be soon I am sure...lol. Question to the group - we are getting a Class A unit and will be towing an SUV behind it. Now Mr Google tells me that the best way to do that is by flat towing. Ok, fine. Here's the thing, for the life of me I can't find any vehicles that can be flat towed safely. Now that being said, I think I may need my Canadian team to chime in here as American based vehicles have different standards so they can be flat towed whereas the Canadian version cannot. So could really use anyone's help that may know something in this regard that they can pass along to us. Thank you kindly in advance. First time I used this so hoping/assuming that you can direct message me somehow??? Anyway, looking forward to some help. Cheers

 

[Underboss]

My 2020 Blazer AWD is flat towable. Easiest vehicle to put in tow mode. Put in neutral and switch battery off
Pretty sure if you buy an American made car thats flat towable, its going to be flat towable in Canada also. Always check the owners manual

 

[Holdmybeer]

Doesn't matter what nationailty the vehicle happens to be there has to be a dedicated neutral mode in the transfer case. There are a number of flat towable vehicles on the market, but it's dwindling. Any google search should list what's available. Some are more of a pita than others.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Your statement about you "can't find a vehicle that can be towed safely", is "towed safely" your dilemma in finding a vehicle? I can't imagine a towable Jeep Cherokee is somehow made not towable in Canada.

 

[DKRITTER]

First avenue is almost always 4x4. Usually you can unlock the transfer case to tow.

Also be aware of language , flat tow, neutral tow and so on.

last but not least is verify it can be flat towed. Sales folks may not know what they are talking about. Read it from the owners manual yourself.

 

[wiscampsin]

X2 ^. Never take the salespersons word/advice, always look at the owners manual and see for yourself. Don't be afraid to ask them to show you the procedure to prepare a vehicle for flat towing. If they can't/won't then you walk. And I don't mean showing you the pages in the manual, I'm talking actually going thru the steps and showing/demonstrating it to you. Some procedures are quite lengthy with many steps, skip one and it's $$$$. Some vehicles have simpler procedures.

I'll use Jeep as an example since we have one. Not every model in Jeeps' line up can be flat towed. And not every trim level of a particular model can be flat towed.

If you're having trouble finding vehicles that can be flat towed do a search for 'Flat Towable Vehicles and then the year. Several resources are available, here's one (no affiliation).

2026 Dinghy Towing Guide: An RV LIFE Exclusive

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Hi everyone. Totally brand new to the RV culture here. So new in fact that we haven't even gotten our RV yet, but it will be soon I am sure...lol. Question to the group - we are getting a Class A unit and will be towing an SUV behind it. Now Mr Google tells me that the best way to do that is by flat towing. Ok, fine. Here's the thing, for the life of me I can't find any vehicles that can be flat towed safely. Now that being said, I think I may need my Canadian team to chime in here as American based vehicles have different standards so they can be flat towed whereas the Canadian version cannot. So could really use anyone's help that may know something in this regard that they can pass along to us. Thank you kindly in advance. First time I used this so hoping/assuming that you can direct message me somehow??? Anyway, looking forward to some help. Cheers

There are plenty of vehicles that can safely be flat towed. I think you will find that the most popular are Jeeps but Jeeps aren't for everyone. As follows is a link to Blue Ox list of towables plus it includes son good info.

What Vehicles Can Be Flat Towed? | Blue Ox

Knowing what vehicles can be flat towed will help you safely tow a vehicle behind your RV. Check out our list of top flat towing vehicles.

www.blueox.com

Safe travels from a fellow Canadian.

 

[team bradfield]

We flat tow a Grand Cherokee L (long) 3rd row seats, with 2 rows laid flat, we have lots of room for beer while traveling

 

[Trav_lr]

for the life of me I can't find any vehicles that can be flat towed safely. Now that being said, I think I may need my Canadian team to chime in here as American based vehicles have different standards so they can be flat towed whereas the Canadian version cannot.

You've been misinformed. The vehicle standards for flat towing for both countries are identical. It's only the provincial/state requirements for supplemental braking that differ. Through reciprocity, if you're legal at your home jurisdiction, you're generally considered legal where you travel.

Many front wheel drive sedans with manual transmission, and some automatics can be flat towed. Some with miles traveled or tow speed restrictions, some without. GM, Chrysler and Ford offer several options as does KIA, Hyundi, Toyota, Mini and Fiat for example. The most ubiquitous is Jeep TJ, JK JL, Gladiator & Cherokee Trailhawk etc. Almost any true 4 wheel drive with a transfer case neutral position can be flat towed. Family RV Assn (formerly FMCA) publishes an annual list a flat towables; archived copies go back several years. You might find a low mileage used car that's flat towable. Lots of knowledgeable people here willing to share their experience, so keep in mind, the only dumb question is the question not asked!