Can I tow a car cross country with a trailer hitch?

Question

I am a grad student and my friend has a newer car. He said he will tow me but can we do it with just a hitch attached to the back?

Answer 1

I dont see why not.

Answer 2

If you have a front weal drive automatic or stick shift i would put it on a dolly. I knew a guy that had a 4sped slip in gear and burnt the bearings out of the motor.

Answer 3

No..........use a car dolly for safety to you and the vehicle plus in many states the use of a dolly is required......

Answer 4

im pretty sure you can as long as there are plates on the car ot what ever it may be

Answer 5

you will have to check with the authorities for each state and find out if its ok   in nj  all wheels are supposed to be on the ground

Answer 6

Go to U-haul and rent a car dolly, be on the safe side.

Answer 7

Front wheel drive automatic-no , rear wheel drive auto you'll have to drop the drive shaft , Stick shift  , no problem . If you have a front wheel drive auto you can use a dolly .