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Can a Ford Escape be Flat Towed By a Motorhome?
by John Franco
(Waynesville, NC)
I have a 2004 Ford Escape with a 5-speed manual transmission. Can it be flat towed or will I need to use a dolly?
ANSWER: Hi John thanks for submitting your question on our Ask An RV Question Page.
Yes, a 2004 Ford Escape with a manual transmission whether it be 4 Wheel Drive or 2 Wheel Drive can be flat towed with a Tow Bar
a 2004 Ford Escape with an automatic transmission cannot be flat towed.
Luckily you have chosen a vehicle that can be safely flat towed. Just to clarify for our visitors who are thinking about towing a vehicle behind their RV; using a Tow Bar
Alternatives to flat towing a vehicle are:
Using a Car Tow Dolly: A Car Tow Dolly
allows you to put the front wheels of the vehicle on the dolly leaving only the rear wheels of the vehicle on the pavement. Unfortunately not all vehicles such as All Wheel Drives, etc. can be towed towed using a dolly. Your best bet is to check the Owner's manual for your vehicle to find out the towing restrictions. Using a Car Trailer: Basically you drive your vehicle onto the Car Trailer and secure it and then head on down the road. Car Trailers can be open or enclosed. An enclosed Car Trailer will provide the best protection for the vehicle that you are towing. So if you have a car that cannot be flat towed or dolly towed or just have a special vehicle that you want to protect from exposure to weather or road hazards this is the method you should choose.
I hope this helps.
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Happy RVing
RVing Al
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