Below are some of the most commonly flat-towed vehicles, and the model years they've been factory-approved for "four wheels down" towing.*
Always verify with the owner's manual before towing. Manufacturers can change flat-tow approval between model years and even mid-year with technical service bulletins, and requirements are usually trim and drivetrain specific. Most 4WD-approved models require a two-speed transfer case with a true Neutral position, not just "4WD."
This page covers the nameplates most commonly bought and sold as toads. It is not exhaustive — use the lookup tools linked at the bottom of this page to verify an exact year, make, model, and trim before you buy a baseplate.
Compatibility can change by trim, drivetrain, and even mid-year technical bulletins. Use these tools to confirm the exact vehicle you're looking at.
Look up tow bar and baseplate fitment by year, make, and model.
fitmaster.roadmasterinc.com →Search Blue Ox's baseplate compatibility by vehicle.
blueox.com/find-a-baseplate →The full manufacturer-approved list for the current model year — most useful if you're shopping new.
rvlife.com →Motorhome Magazine's dinghy towing guides back to 2012 — most toads on ToadFinder are used, so this is usually the more useful lookup.
roadmasterinc.com/towable-car-lists →The final word. Look for "Recreational Towing," "Dinghy Towing," or "Flat Towing" in the index.
*Sourced from Motorhome Magazine's archived Dinghy Towing Guides (2012, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2022 — via Roadmaster Inc. and Good Sam), RV LIFE's 2026 Dinghy Towing Guide, and Ford's official RV & Trailer Towing Guide (for Maverick, Fiesta, and Focus). Compiled for reference only — always confirm with the manufacturer before flat towing.
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