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[JamieGeek]

Originally Posted by Thor29.3inAZ

We just bought a 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback. The dealer said we will have to tow it by a tow dolly. Question.... Is there a advantage to the different types of towing a car? Flat vs, dolly vs full trailer?

Flat towing:

• Very easy to hookup--can be done by a single person
• More expensive to setup
• Cannot backup
• Only adds 50lbs (if that) to the towing setup

Dolly towing:

• Less expensive than Flat towing
• Longer hookup time (have to strap wheels to the dolly usually about 15-20 minutes)--easier with 2 people
• Typically FWD only cars (unless your RWD vehicle has a driveshaft disconnect)
• Cannot backup
• Adds 600-800 lbs to the towing setup

Trailer towing:

• Most expensive option
• Any car (within weight limits)
• Can backup
• Easy to load
• Can add more than 1000 lbs to towing setup (use an aluminum trailer, but that also costs more)