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Towing 4 Wheels Down
How to Properly Tow Your Vehicle

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If you travel a lot, and you own a 4WD, then chances are at some point you'll want to tow your 4-wheel drive vehicle along with you. And, if you regularly go to faraway locations to explore various off road trails, then this is a given if you'll be traveling in a motorhome or RV.

Towing a vehicle 4 wheels down (also referred to as "dinghy towing" or "toading") has many advantages and is becoming more and more popular. Perhaps it's because this method of towing has little or no effect on the handling, gas mileage, or overall wear of your coach. Plus, it gives you the freedom to go sightseeing, shopping, or exploring on a whim.

On the other hand, to tow your vehicle 4 wheels up, you'd have to purchase a trailer, and towing 2 wheels up comes with its own share of inconveniences from using a tow dolly.

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