Vehicles suitable for flat towing are designed or modified to be towed behind another vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. This towing method, also known as four-down towing, requires a specific setup involving a tow bar, base plate, safety cables, supplemental braking system, and potentially, lighting solutions to ensure safe and legal transportation. Recreational vehicles and certain passenger vehicles often fall into this category when properly equipped.
The ability to flat tow a vehicle offers several advantages. It provides a convenient way to transport a secondary vehicle while traveling, offering greater flexibility at the destination. Historically, this capability has been highly valued by RV enthusiasts, allowing them to bring along a smaller, more maneuverable vehicle for local travel and errands. This avoids the necessity of solely relying on the larger RV for all transportation needs and often simplifies parking and navigation in crowded areas.
