Which SUVs can be Flat Towed?

[Agent Smith]

Hello,

I am in the market for a bigger SUV and would like to get one which can be flat towed behind a Class C RV.
Does anyone have recommendations?

Thank you

 

[SC5thWheeler]

2017 GMC Acadia (fwd version only) can be flat towed, along with the Chevy badged version. Not sure about the newer ones.

Most Jeeps with a transfer case can be towed.

There's a list published somewhere of everything towable.

 

[SpencerPJ]

Many of the Ford Expedition's can be. (needs to be 4x4)

 

[UTTransplant]

FMCA puts out a list each year of vehicles that can be flat towed. Good place to start. Note the specific model and options are important, not just the basic brand. For example, some Jeep Grand Cherokees are flat towable and some aren’t.

 

[8Muddypaws]

You may find that larger SUVs weigh more than you can safely tow with a class C.

Explorers start at 4,800 pounds.

Honda CRVs are one of the most popular toweds but 2014 is that last year they can be towed 4 down

Ford Edge, selected models only, can be towed.

 

[Tom]

Here's the 2024 version of FMCA's dinghy towing guide that Pam mentioned:

https://www.fmca.com/pdfs/2024Towables.pdf

 

[Agent Smith]

Thank you very, very much to all of you. Great forum.

 

[Onyrlef]

Most any rear wheel drive can be flat towed if you install a drive shaft disconnect. The person I bought my tow dolly from had a driveshaft disc. on his Lexus SUV. I have a drive shaft disconnect on my Nissan Frontier.

 

[Agent Smith]

I would like to have a Tahoe, Suburban, Expedition, or something in similar size. I have very big dogs.

 

[uchu]

I would like to have a Tahoe, Suburban, Expedition, or something in similar size. I have very big dogs.

For toads of such size, you'd need a Super C motorhome. Not a class C.

 

[Agent Smith]

For toads of such size, you'd need a Super C motorhome. Not a class C.

I think I will go with a Class A then.

 

[Mark_K5LXP]

That would put you into the diesel pusher realm. Gas class A's and C's are pretty much tapped out as they sit.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM

 

[Kirk]

Here's the 2024 version of FMCA's dinghy towing guide

Very interesting! I had not looked at one of those guides in a long time and choices are not getting better.

 

[Lou Schneider]

I've wondered how hard it would be to adapt locking hubs like are used on the front axle of 4WD vehicles to a front wheel drive car. Unlock the hubs, put the transmission in Park and you're good to tow 4 down.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

For toads of such size, you'd need a Super C motorhome. Not a class C.

Not necessarily. He can probably handle a Tahoe or similar with its curb weight somewhere around 5500-5800 lbs. Class C's on the E450 van chassis have a hefty GCWR, typically 22,000 lb. With a GVWR of 14,500, that gives a minimum tow capacity of 7500 lbs.

 

[Kirk]

Unlock the hubs, put the transmission in Park and you're good to tow 4 down.

I would think that you would need to find them made to fit the vehicle you have. In looking at them online, all that I find specify what vehicles they are compatible with. I have a feeling that it could be done with most front wheel drive vehicles but there isn't anyone who makes them. Unfortunately the one company who made modification kits for towing has stopped producing such kits due to a limited market.