Towing a Car Behind Your Motorhome - Flat Towing & Tow Dolly Basics
Towing a Car Behind Your Motorhome
Flat Towing & Tow Dolly Basics
Taking a car along can make motorhome travel a lot easier. But should you flat tow it or use a tow dolly—and what do you need to check before buying equipment?
I created this free guide to help you compare your options, understand the limits that matter, and build a towing routine you can repeat. Start with your exact vehicle, then work through the complete setup.
What’s inside?
• A practical comparison of flat towing and tow dolly towing, including vehicle suitability, equipment, daily handling, and storage.
• Weight checks covering motorhome, axle, combination, hitch, and equipment limits, with a simple example.
• Equipment basics for tow bars, baseplates, safety connections, supplemental brakes, breakaway protection, and lights.
• Vehicle preparation and tow dolly reminders, plus travel habits to help you plan ahead.
• Separate printable flat-tow and tow-dolly departure checklists.
• A planning worksheet to record vehicle details, ratings, actual weights, equipment, and questions that still need answers.
• Clickable links to my towing videos and manufacturer resources.
Plan the setup before the trip
You don’t need to be an RV expert to get started. You just need a practical place to begin—and the correct manuals for your own combination.
Written by Duane The RV Inspector, a certified RV inspector and host of the popular RV Inspection And Care YouTube channel, this 13-page PDF is easy to read on your device or print and keep with your towing gear.
Download your free copy before choosing equipment or heading out. No previous purchase is needed.
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This is a general planning guide. Confirm manufacturer approval for your exact vehicle and follow current motorhome, vehicle, and equipment manuals for preparation, hookup, testing, and operation.