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Flat Tow Compatibility Checker

The Flat Tow Compatibility Checker tells you whether a vehicle can be flat-towed, with all four wheels down, behind an RV or motorhome. Pick a make, model and year to get a yes or no answer, the required transfer-case and transmission setup, and warnings for 35 vehicles in our flat-tow list.

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How this tool works

Select a make, then a model, then a model year. The checker finds the matching entry in TowingServiceHub's flat-tow list, compiled from manufacturer recreational (dinghy) towing guidance. Of the 35 models listed, 22 are approved for flat towing in at least one configuration and 13 are not.

Approved vehicles show the setup the manufacturer requires, such as putting the transfer case in Neutral with the ignition in accessory (ACC) mode, plus warnings like "2WD models are NOT flat-towable." Vehicles that are not approved come with a recommendation to use a tow dolly or flatbed trailer instead. The menus only offer makes, models and years that are in the list, so if yours is missing, check your owner's manual or ask the dealer.

Limitations: approval often depends on drivetrain, transfer case and transmission rather than the model name alone, and procedures change between generations. Always follow the recreational towing section of the owner's manual for your exact vehicle.

Flat-towable vehicles list

Flat-tow (four-wheels-down) compatibility for all 35 vehicles in the TowingServiceHub flat-tow list
VehicleModel yearsFlat-towable?Required setup / key warning
Chevrolet Colorado2015–2026Yes4WD models only — transfer case in Neutral (N), transmission in Neutral. Note: 2WD models are NOT flat-towable
Chevrolet Equinox2018–2024YesAWD models with 1.5L turbo or 2.0L turbo only — follow specific GM flat-tow procedure. Note: FWD models are NOT flat-towable
Chevrolet Silverado 15002015–2026Yes4WD models only — transfer case in Neutral (N), transmission in Neutral, ignition in ACC. Note: 2WD models are NOT flat-towable
Chevrolet Spark2016–2022YesManual transmission only — transmission in Neutral, ignition in ACC. Note: Automatic (CVT) models are NOT flat-towable
Chevrolet Tahoe2015–2026Yes4WD models only — transfer case in Neutral (N), transmission in Neutral. Note: 2WD models are NOT flat-towable
Dodge Durango2015–2025YesAWD models with transfer case in Neutral (N), transmission in Park. Note: RWD models are NOT flat-towable
Ford Bronco2021–2026YesManual transmission or 7-speed auto with Advanced 4x4 transfer case in Neutral. Note: Bronco Sport is NOT flat-towable
Ford F-1502015–2026Yes4WD models only — transfer case in Neutral (N), transmission in Neutral, ignition OFF. Note: 2WD models are NOT flat-towable
Ford Ranger2019–2026Yes4WD models only — electronic-shift transfer case in 2H, then shift to Neutral. Note: 2WD models are NOT flat-towable
GMC Canyon2015–2026Yes4WD models only — transfer case in Neutral (N), transmission in Neutral. Note: 2WD models are NOT flat-towable
GMC Sierra 15002015–2026Yes4WD models only — transfer case in Neutral (N), transmission in Neutral, ignition in ACC. Note: 2WD models are NOT flat-towable
GMC Yukon2015–2026Yes4WD models only — transfer case in Neutral (N), transmission in Neutral. Note: 2WD models are NOT flat-towable
Jeep Cherokee2015–2023YesActive Drive Lock system required, transfer case in Neutral, ignition in ACC. Note: Only models with Active Drive Lock are flat-towable
Jeep Gladiator2020–2026YesTransfer case in Neutral (N), transmission in Park (automatic) or Neutral (manual), ignition in ACC position
Jeep Grand Cherokee2022–2026YesTransfer case in Neutral (N), Quadra-Trac II or Quadra-Drive II only, ignition in ACC. Note: Not all drivetrain configurations are flat-towable — verify your specific 4WD system
Jeep Wrangler2015–2026YesTransfer case in Neutral (N), transmission in Park (automatic) or Neutral (manual), ignition in ACC position
Nissan Frontier2015–2026Yes4WD models with manual transfer case — transfer case in 2H, then Neutral, transmission in Neutral. Note: 2WD models are NOT flat-towable
Nissan Xterra2015Yes4WD models only — transfer case in 2H then Neutral, manual trans in Neutral or auto trans in Neutral. Note: Discontinued after 2015
RAM 15002015–2026Yes4WD models only — transfer case in Neutral (N), transmission in Park, ignition OFF. Note: 2WD models are NOT flat-towable
Toyota 4Runner2015–2026Yes4WD models — transfer case in Neutral (N), transmission in Neutral. Note: 2WD models may not be flat-towable — check owner's manual
Toyota Tacoma2016–2023Yes4WD manual transmission models only — transmission in Neutral, transfer case in Neutral. Note: Automatic transmission models are NOT flat-towable
Toyota Tundra2015–2021Yes4WD models only — transfer case in Neutral, transmission in Neutral. Note: 2WD models are NOT flat-towable
Chevrolet Traverse2018–2025NoChevrolet Traverse is NOT flat-towable
Ford Edge2015–2024NoFord Edge is NOT approved for flat towing
Ford Escape2015–2025NoFord Escape is NOT approved for flat towing in any configuration
Ford Explorer2020–2026NoFord Explorer (RWD/AWD) is NOT flat-towable
Ford Maverick2022–2025NoFord Maverick is NOT flat-towable in any configuration
Honda Civic2015–2025NoHonda Civic is NOT approved for flat towing
Honda CR-V2015–2024NoHonda CR-V is NOT approved for flat towing in any configuration
Jeep Compass2017–2025NoJeep Compass is NOT approved for flat towing
Jeep Renegade2015–2023NoJeep Renegade is NOT approved for flat towing
Subaru Outback2015–2025NoSubaru AWD system is NOT compatible with flat towing
Tesla Model 32018–2026NoElectric vehicles should NEVER be flat-towed
Tesla Model Y2020–2026NoElectric vehicles should NEVER be flat-towed
Toyota Camry2015–2025NoToyota Camry is NOT flat-towable in any configuration

Always confirm the procedure in the recreational (dinghy) towing section of your owner's manual for your exact drivetrain and transmission.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles can be flat-towed behind an RV?

22 of the 35 models in our list are approved, including the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Ford Bronco, Toyota 4Runner and 4WD versions of pickups such as the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and RAM 1500. Most need a transfer case that can be shifted to Neutral.

Can you flat tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle?

Usually not. In our list, AWD models such as the Subaru Outback, Jeep Compass and Ford Maverick are not approved. There are exceptions: the Chevrolet Equinox AWD with the 1.5L or 2.0L turbo and the Dodge Durango AWD are approved when the manufacturer's procedure is followed.

Can you flat tow an electric vehicle?

No. Both electric vehicles in our list, the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y, are marked not flat-towable, with the warning that electric vehicles should never be flat-towed because it can severely damage the drivetrain. Use a flatbed trailer instead.

Can a Jeep Wrangler be flat-towed?

Yes. The Wrangler is approved for model years 2015–2026 in our list. The required setup is: transfer case in Neutral (N), transmission in Park (automatic) or Neutral (manual), ignition in ACC position. Follow the owner's manual procedure every time you hook up.

What if my vehicle isn't in the flat tow checker?

The checker's menus only offer vehicles in our list, so a missing make, model or year means we have no entry for it yet. Check your owner's manual for a section on recreational, dinghy or motorhome towing. If the manual doesn't approve flat towing, use a tow dolly or flatbed trailer.

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