Can The 2001 Toyota Echo Be Flat Towed Behind An RV?
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 05/13/2025
Question:
Hello 2001 Toyota Echo straight shift. Best possible way to tow vehicle behind 24 RV. Please advise.
asked by: Kay L
Expert Reply:
Hello Kay. I drive a 2006 Corolla, and it is definitely cool to see those early 2000s Toyotas still on the road. They don't make 'em like the used to!
That said, it looks like the manual transmission models can be flat towed, but sadly there are no base plates or custom fit flat tow equipment made for the 2001 Toyota Echo. There is just not enough demand so none of our manufacturers make anything.
So the best/only way to tow your Echo behind your RV would be with a flat bed car trailer.
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Jesse M.
9/29/2025
Hey Kay, did you end up using a flat bed car trailer to tow your Echo behind your RV? I'm curious to know how it worked out for you, as it could help others in a similar situation.