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drr84 02-13-2011 12:56 AM

Dinghy towing my xA
 
I have a 2006 xA with automatic transmission. Today we were talking to another Scion owner who mentioned they had relatives that flat towed their Scion with automatic transmission.
Is there a modification that can be made to my Scion to allow it to be flat towed behind out RV?

BigJohnXa 02-13-2011 02:21 AM

no the only thing you have to do is when your towing it leave the car in neutral

drr84 02-13-2011 02:26 AM

Jon, My Scion has an automatic not manual and the owners manual & dinghy towing guide said manual transmission. That's why I was questioning. Thank you

eignub 02-13-2011 04:02 AM

i dont see why you cant just throw it in neutral...

frogbox 02-13-2011 04:43 PM


Originally Posted by drr84 (Post 3778226)
I have a 2006 XA with automatic transmission. Today we were talking to another Scion owner who mentioned they had relatives that flat towed their Scion with automatic transmission. Is there a modification that can be made to my Scion to allow it to be flat towed behind out RV?


Scion xA's are not rated for dingy towing with an automatic transmission. Can cause major damage to the transmission. Either put her on a dolly or a flat bed trailer , or be prepared to replace the tranny at every stop.

drr84 02-13-2011 10:39 PM


Originally Posted by frogbox (Post 3778435)
Scion xA's are not rated for dingy towing with an automatic transmission. Can cause major damage to the transmission. Either put her on a dolly or a flat bed trailer , or be prepared to replace the tranny at every stop.


Thank you so much! That's what we thought, but thought we would ask. We have been considering a flat bed trailer and will probably go that route. Have used a tow dolly before & didn't like it for a number of reasons.


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