Towing all wheel drive

[sba3379]

I currently have a dolly towing a fwd Ford Focus, i'm ready to purchase a new vehicle and want to find out more about towing an all wheel drive vehicle (Escape-CRV or Outback).

Can an AWD be towed with a dolly or tow bar without damage? or are some modifications necessary?

[007matman]

I would think you could with a tow bar. Otherwise, you'd have to get a tow trailer (all four wheels off the ground).

Dolly not so much as most AWD vehicles are full-time.

[DieselDrax]

It all depends on the vehicle and AWD system. The Honda CRV AWD can be flat towed, the Subaru cannot (based on Subaru’s recommendations/wording). You will need to research each vehicle you’re considering to know for sure, there is no universal answer.

[Bama Rambler]

X2^^^

It all depends on the particular gearbox arrangement and whether both sets of axles can be placed in neutral.

[IsleDog]

My aunt and uncle just went through this as well. they have a CR-V that they flat tow. below is some info on flat towing that might be helpful. from new all the way down to the early 2000's if you are like me and dont want to buy brand new.

https://www.motorhome.com/download-dinghy-guides/

[A32Deuce]

Our Escape is 4x4 and I tow it on a trailer, no 4 down.

[cariboo camper]

Originally Posted by sba3379

I currently have a dolly towing a fwd Ford Focus, i'm ready to purchase a new vehicle and want to find out more about towing an all wheel drive vehicle (Escape-CRV or Outback).

Can an AWD be towed with a dolly or tow bar without damage? or are some modifications necessary?

Do not take any chances. See IsleDog post. Dingy guide is best source to use. I know for sure 2014 Honda CRV is the last year CRVs could be flat towed.

[EdnKat]

Originally Posted by sba3379

I currently have a dolly towing a fwd Ford Focus, i'm ready to purchase a new vehicle and want to find out more about towing an all wheel drive vehicle (Escape-CRV or Outback).

Can an AWD be towed with a dolly or tow bar without damage? or are some modifications necessary?

Check with Dinghy towing guide as to what's towable or not. We tow a '16 Chevy Equinox AWD

[Wolverine 1945]

I read that some Ford EDGEs can be flat towed,,, and some can't ???