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Can you transport a car with a pickup truck?

I'm buying a non-working vehicle and would like to know if I could use a friends pickup truck (that has a towing kit and has moved trailers) to transport this car 20 miles, because the car dollys or renting tow trucks and all that is just more money than i can spend. thanks The car I need towed is a FWD. Do I absolutely need a dolly?

Public Comments

1. yes just make sure to check the towing rating, but most trucks can tow a decent (around 2,5000pounds) sized car. and remember to stay under 55mph when towing :
2. Not quite sure what you are asking here. If you want to know if you can tow a car with a pickup truck, the answer is yes. You would need to either use a dolly (for a front wheel drive) or a flatbed trailer for a rear wheel drive car. The answer posted by "Fritz' is incorrect. You can tow a lot more than he says (depending on the truck) and you don't need to stay under 55 while towing. He is obviously inexperienced in towing. ADDED....YES, You need to use a dolly.
3. yes and yes , the car dolly will save the transmission in the towed car
4. my hubby tows cars all the time with a car dolly our truck has a tow pack its just like pulling a boat keep your speed under 50 and you will be o.k.