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It is common to see vehicles flat-towing other vehicles on\nthe road. This type of towing is called dinghy towing, and continues to be\namong the most popular and convenient ways to haul. The term, \u201cdinghy\u201d actually\nrefers to yachts hauling small transit boats in their wakes. Dinghy towing has\nbecome a very efficient and secure way of towing cars, trucks, and SUV\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, an extensive line of specialized equipment\nwas introduced to the market to support this type of towing. Parts like\nsupplemental transmission lubrication pumps, quick-disconnect couplings for the\ndriveshaft, light wiring, and supplemental brake actuators are towing\ncomponents that make dinghy-style hauling safer and more efficient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two ways dinghy towing is implemented: using a tow bar or using a tow dolly. Continue reading to learn the differences between these two styles, and gain a better perspective of the pros and cons of dinghy towing.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Using a Tow Bar<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When you see, for example, an RV towing a sedan with all\nfour tires making contact with the road, this is dinghy style towing using a\ntow bar. The tow bar is connected to the front bumper of the towed vehicle, and\nthen trailer lights are attached to the back bumper. Although reliable, using a\ntow bar to tow can become complicated since cars are meant to drive on their\nown power, rather than be towed on the ground. Also, transmissions are designed\nto be turned by the car\u2019s engine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when a car is being towed on the pavement, the tires\nwill cause the transmission to turn instead, which could possibly lead to\ntransmission damage. On the other hand, certain vehicles, like Jeeps, are\ndesigned with a 4WD mechanism that retains a transfer case, which places the\ncar in neutral, isolating the transmission from the wheels. It is important to\nalways refer to the towed vehicles owners\u2019 manual for manufacturer\nrecommendations before setting it up for tow bar dinghy towing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a Tow Dolly<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to tow bars, tow dollies only allow the rear\ntires of a towed vehicle to touch the ground. When you see a car being towed\nwith its front wheels raised and its back wheels rolling on the ground, you are\nwitnessing dinghy style towing using a tow dolly. Tow dollies are popular for\nRV\u2019s that need to tow a car or SUV long distances. A notable downside to tow\ndolly towing is uneven tire wear. However, routine maintenance and regular tire\nrotations can help slow this process down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is common to see vehicles flat-towing other vehicles on the road. This type of towing is called dinghy towing, and continues to be among the most popular and convenient ways to haul. 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