How to Tow 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spider with 5-Speed Manual Transmission

Published 11/13/2015

Question:

Can you flat tow this car behind 40 ft RV?

asked by: James T

Expert Reply:

Since we do not offer flat towing base plates for your 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse your towing options are then to use a car hauler type trailer that keeps the entire vehicle off the ground, or potentially to use a towing dolly that supports the car's front wheels while the rear wheels remain on the ground.

Your owner's manual should be consulted to see what Mitsubishi says about towing your Eclipse. If your car can be dolly towed with an item like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 your manual will tell you this and also whether any preparation steps are needed to ready the car for this type of transport. In general, cars with a manual transmission are often easier to flat tow than cars with an automatic.

The Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 features a 2-inch coupler, 14-inch radial trailer tires, electric brakes, adjustable wheel nets and a 4,250-lb capacity. Your motorhome will need to have a 7-way trailer socket and a brake controller installed to operate the brakes on the dolly.

expert reply by: Adam R