Can my current vehicle or vehicle I’m looking to purchase be flat towed?
If you don’t like navigating your motorhome through the tourist attractions, sightseeing spots, and parking lots you’ve probably considered dinghy or flat towing.
Many people wouldn’t even think of traveling in their motorhome without a dinghy. A dinghy is a vehicle that is towed behind a motorhome. (Also referred to as flat towing, four-down towing, and recreational towing).
At Airport Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Orlando, we offer many vehicles that are suitable for dinghy towing. Vehicles that are generally acceptable for dinghy towing are FWD with manual transmissions and 4WD with manual transfer cases. Some FWD vehicles with automatic transmissions are also flat-towable.
Before purchasing a vehicle for dinghy towing ask to read the owner’s manual to confirm that the vehicle is approved by the manufacturer for flat towing without causing damage to the drivetrain or otherwise voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.
Jeep |
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| Make/Model | Base Curb Weight | Towable w/ Manual Trans. | Towable w/ Auto Trans. |
| Cherokee 4WD | 4,046 lbs. | N/A | Yes |
Special Procedures See Owner's Manual for Detailed Instructions: Only 4WD Vehicles with Quadra Trac II and Quadra Drive II systems are towable. The transfer case must be shifted to NEUTRAL and the transmission must be in PARK. |
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| View Jeep Cherokee Inventory | |||
| Make/Model | Base Curb Weight | Towable w/ Manual Trans. | Towable w/ Auto Trans. |
| Grand Cherokee | 4,677 lbs. | N/A | Yes |
Special Procedures See Owner's Manual for Detailed Instructions: Only 4x4 Models with 2-Speed Power Transfer Units may be towed. The Power Transfer Unit must be shifted to NEUTRAL and the transmission must be in PARK. |
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| View Jeep Grand Cherokee Inventory | |||
| Make/Model | Base Curb Weight | Towable w/ Manual Trans. | Towable w/ Auto Trans. |
| Wrangler 4WD | 3,760 lbs. | Yes | Yes |
Special Procedures See Owner's Manual for Detailed Instructions: Automatic transmission in PARK. Manuel Transmission in gear (not in NEUTRAL). Transfer case in NEUTRAL. |
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| View Jeep Wrangler Inventory | |||
| Make/Model | Base Curb Weight | Towable w/ Manual Trans. | Towable w/ Auto Trans. |
| Wrangler Unlimited 4WD | 4,075 lbs. | Yes | Yes |
Special Procedures See Owner's Manual for Detailed Instructions: Automatic transmission in PARK. Manuel Transmission in gear (not in NEUTRAL). Transfer case in NEUTRAL. |
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Dodge |
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| Make/Model | Base Curb Weight | Towable w/ Manual Trans. | Towable w/ Auto Trans. |
| Durango R/T AWD 5.7L V-8 | 5,331 lbs. | N/A | Yes |
Special Procedures See Owner's Manual for Detailed Instructions: Buyer must choose two-speed transfer case option. Transmission in PARK, transfer case must be set in NEUTRAL. |
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Ram |
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| Make/Model | Base Curb Weight | Towable w/ Manual Trans. | Towable w/ Auto Trans. |
| 1500 4WD | 4,750 lbs. | N/A | Yes |
Special Procedures See Owner's Manual for Detailed Instructions: Automatic transmission in PARK, transfer case in NEUTRAL. |
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| View RAM 1500 Inventory | |||
| Make/Model | Base Curb Weight | Towable w/ Manual Trans. | Towable w/ Auto Trans. |
| 2500 4WD | 6,321 lbs. | Yes | Yes |
Special Procedures See Owner's Manual for Detailed Instructions: Automatic transmission in PARK. Manuel Transmission in gear (not in NEUTRAL). Transfer case in NEUTRAL. |
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| View RAM 2500 Inventory | |||
| Make/Model | Base Curb Weight | Towable w/ Manual Trans. | Towable w/ Auto Trans. |
| 3500 4WD | 6,370 lbs. | Yes | Yes |
Special Procedures See Owner's Manual for Detailed Instructions: Automatic transmission in PARK. Manuel Transmission in gear (not in NEUTRAL). Transfer case in NEUTRAL. |
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| View RAM 3500 Inventory | |||
