barretts Report post Posted December 23, 2020 We have a Coachmen Class C ( 2014 Freelander) and are looking at getting a new car in 2021(replacing Cruze & dolly). Looking at the Buick Encore line, does anyone have info on towing it four down? Best regards Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted December 23, 2020 Mike, Welcome to the Forum. In the latest issue of Family RVing is the 2021 Towing Guide. That will have a lot of information on all vehicle including the Buick Encore. Again Welcome. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 23, 2020 If it's not in the owners manual, then your back on Dolly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted December 23, 2020 Mike the Buick Encore is not listed in the 2021 FMCA Towing Guide. The only Buick listed is the 2021 Enclave. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 23, 2020 10 hours ago, barretts said: We have a Coachmen Class C ( 2014 Freelander) and are looking at getting a new car in 2021(replacing Cruze & dolly). Looking at the Buick Encore line, does anyone have info on towing it four down? Best regards Mike Mike welcome to the forum. Unfortunately that car states in the owner's manual on page 257 The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If it is a front wheel drive only you could tow it with the front wheels on a dolly. All wheel drive can not be towed on a dolly. To bad it is a interesting car. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deanbam03flyrnes Report post Posted December 24, 2020 On 12/23/2020 at 11:02 AM, hermanmullins said: Mike the Buick Encore is not listed in the 2021 FMCA Towing Guide. The only Buick listed is the 2021 Enclave. Herman I believe it ie the Envision and not the Enclave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted December 25, 2020 (edited) My mistake, the Buick Encore GX is the only Buick listed for 2021. Herman Edited December 25, 2020 by hermanmullins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowride Report post Posted December 26, 2020 On 12/23/2020 at 10:02 AM, hermanmullins said: Mike the Buick Encore is not listed in the 2021 FMCA Towing Guide. The only Buick listed is the 2021 Enclave. Herman I am confused. I am looking at the digital version of the 2021 FMCA Towing Guide and it says Encore GX. Also I just left a Buick dealer and according to the owners manual of a Buick Encore GX it is not towable. Could someone help me understand what is going on? I would like to get something before the end of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted December 26, 2020 On 12/25/2020 at 4:10 AM, hermanmullins said: My mistake, the Buick Encore GX is the only Buick listed for 2021. Herman See my correction posted yesterday at 4:10 PM. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 26, 2020 Herman. The confusion is that FMCA say's its towable and the Manual say's it is not. I would go with Buick Manual on this one! yellowride, welcome to the Forum and find another ride! 🎅 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted December 27, 2020 17 hours ago, manholt said: ... I would go with Buick Manual on this one!.... Ditto, and don't believe the Buick salesman when he tells you it's okay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowride Report post Posted December 28, 2020 Mike, If you are really interested in towing the Encore I would find out for sure if its towable or not. As in the case of a vehicle I want to use - the Kia manual says no to flat towing and no to dolly towing expect in emergencies. But a KIa TSB says all manuals and DCT's are towable. Thus a TSB may provide other information over riding the manual. Also as a GM product I would check to see if Chevy has a vehicle on the same platform and if its towable. I would also attempt to contact the author of the article. And after all that work you might find out it is towable but no one makes a base plate. Which is what I think is going to happen on my 2020 Kia Optima EX Premium. The following was taken from the 2020 Towing Lineup guide: "Any front-wheel-drive Kia vehicle equipped with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT) or a manual transaxle can be towed four wheels down. For four-wheels-down towing, these conditions must be met, according to Kia Technical Service Bulletin number 018 (Rev 4, 05/24/2019): DCT/transaxle oil is at the recommended level; DCT/transaxle is in correct working order; parking brake is released; gear shift is in neutral; steering wheel is unlocked with the key in the ignition and in the “ACC” position; when key is in the “ACC” position, ensure all accessories are turned off to prevent battery drain, and/or provide 12-volt backup to support battery power; front tires are the same size; tire pressures are equal and inflated to recommended pressure; vehicle is towed from the front." Again the Kia manual says no to 4 wheel down towing and no to dolly towing expect in emergencies. I hope I can find a base plate. Larry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
