Flat towing—also called dinghy towing—allows a vehicle to be towed behind a motorhome with all four wheels on the ground. A complete flat towing system typically includes a tow bar, base plate, wiring harness, and supplemental braking system to ensure safe operation between the RV and the towed vehicle.
At California RV Specialists, we install CURT flat towing products including tow bars, base plates, and towing accessories designed to provide a secure connection between your motorhome and tow vehicle.
What’s Included in a Basic CURT Flat Tow Package?
- Tow Bar – connects your motorhome to your tow vehicle
- Base Plate – attaches to the tow vehicle and interfaces with the tow bar
- Braking System – required in California when towing vehicles over 1,500 lbs
- Wire Kit – integrates tow vehicle tail lights with the motorhome
- Accessories – required supplemental components for proper operation and safety
- Labor – installation generally takes 16–24 hours (labor rate: $200/hr)
Our goal is to ensure your CURT towing system is installed correctly, functions smoothly, and gives you peace of mind on the road.
Why Choose California RV Specialists?
- Professional, in-house certified installation
- Transparent and detailed estimates
- Component matching based on YOUR vehicle + YOUR motorhome
- Experience with thousands of tow vehicle setups
- We do NOT sell RVs – our focus is repair, safety, reliability, and towing integration
Ready for an Estimate?
Before we quote your CURT flat tow setup, we will need:
Tow Vehicle:
- Year
- Make
- Model
- Edition / Trim Level
- Photo of bumper if aftermarket
Motorhome:
- Year
- Make
- Model
- Chassis (Gas or Diesel)
Flat tow components are special order parts. A deposit is required for ordering, and labor is billed at completion. Once all parts arrive, we will schedule your tow vehicle installation (approx. 3-day minimum), followed by motorhome hookup and system finalization.
At pick-up, we perform a full demonstration so you fully understand how to connect, disconnect, and safely operate your complete CURT flat tow system.