Does towing your car put mileage on it?
Due to this mechanical setup, flat towing a vehicle with a mechanical odometer would in fact put miles on your car’s odometer in proportion to the distance driven by the towing vehicle. Bottom line: If you have an older vehicle with a mechanical odometer, flat towing will put miles on your odometer.
Can you put miles on a motor home?
Yes, it puts”miles” on your car, but only on the wheels and a few other items. The engine is stationary. But don’t worry, the number of miles an elderly couple put on a large motor home is not too much. A retired friend of mine does just that, he pulls a Mazda Protege behind his Winnebago. In the last 4 years they have put on about 3000 miles.
What’s the average mileage of a car towed behind an RV?
But it has relatively high mileage (71,000 on an ’03). However, it also has the hardware installed on the front end for having it towed behind an RV. I picture some lovely old couple pulling this CRV behind their Winnebago.
Can a Winnebago put miles on a car?
Yes, it puts”miles” on your car, but only on the wheels and a few other items. The engine is stationary. But don’t worry, the number of miles an elderly couple put on a large motor home is not too much. A retired friend of mine does just that, he pulls a Mazda Protege behind his Winnebago.
Can a Mazda Protege be towed behind a Winnebago?
A retired friend of mine does just that, he pulls a Mazda Protege behind his Winnebago. In the last 4 years they have put on about 3000 miles. The only thing to watch is the stone chips on the hood. We assume here that the car was properly towed with an approved hitch, etc.
How many miles does it take to tow a car?
Assuming that the HHR was purchased new by the current owner. If the RV miles are 20,000, then obviously he could not have towed the car more than 20,000. Posted By: 2bzy2c on 12/18/11 07:46am
Can a Class A motorhome tow a car?
The most popular item that a class A motorhome tends to tow is a tow-behind car. These cars are generally towed using a tow bar but can be towed on a tow dolly or on a trailer. You can read more about tow cars on our Complete Guide to Tow Cars For RVers. A class C motorhome can often tow just as much as a class A motorhome.
But it has relatively high mileage (71,000 on an ’03). However, it also has the hardware installed on the front end for having it towed behind an RV. I picture some lovely old couple pulling this CRV behind their Winnebago.
How many miles does a towed Honda vechicle get?
While it’s true that odometers don’t advance miles on your towed vechicle, it’s just as true that many of the road-bearing parts are getting the added mileage. I’ve driven my 2002 Honda CRV 65,000 miles and towed it about 102,000.