{"id":6854,"date":"2021-08-05T05:25:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T05:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/?p=6854"},"modified":"2023-03-13T19:19:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T19:19:32","slug":"towing-a-car-rv-miles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/towing-a-car-rv-miles\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Towing a Car Behind an RV Put Miles on It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Traveling in a motorhome or RV can be very freeing and exciting. However, you may find that you also want the convenience of having your own personal vehicle for day trips or grocery runs. Towing a car or small vehicle with your RV can help you save on gas money, as well as give you more freedom to adventure while on your trip.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is common – and easy – to tow a car behind an RV or motorhome. There are a few different ways to do this, as well as factors to consider when deciding which method is right for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, there’s the obvious question:\u00a0 Does towing a car behind an RV put miles on it?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, mileage will not increase while towing a vehicle as most<\/em><\/strong> modern cars use electric systems that only track mileage when the engine is switched on. For older cars with mechanical odometers, the mileage will increase – especially with flat towing or with a tow dolly.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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