{"id":11578,"date":"2023-12-08T11:47:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T18:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=11578"},"modified":"2024-08-02T13:47:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T20:47:10","slug":"flat-tow-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/flat-tow-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"What Vehicles Can Be Flat Towed behind an RV?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;ve got your RV ready to go for your next trip. <em>But this time<\/em>, instead of staying at your camper, you&rsquo;re planning on daily excursions that will lead you off the beaten path of your campground.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To <em>avoid <\/em>packing up the RV every morning (and having to relevel it again when you get back), you may have decided to bring a different vehicle along (also known as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-toads-for-rv\/\">RV toad<\/a>). That way you can get up and go in the morning, hassle-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>So, what&rsquo;s next? <\/em>You&rsquo;ll need to look into how to tow a vehicle behind your RV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may not have a car hauler&ndash;or you might not like the idea of risking extra wear and tear on your back tires by using a tow dolly. <em>And from what you&rsquo;ve seen,<\/em> <strong>flat towing is the easiest way to tow a vehicle behind your RV.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>But what vehicles are best suited for flat towing?<\/strong> Could you use your normal vehicle? Or do you need to buy a different one? <strong>What are the best flat tow vehicles?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flat towing is a safe method of<strong> towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flat towing a vehicle incorrectly can <em>ruin <\/em>your transmission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not all vehicles can be flat towed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"control\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-rv-storage\">How Neighbor is changing RV storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on RV storage, on average. 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Instead of breaking camp, you can drive your regular vehicle to your daily excursions and save on time and fuel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"can-all-cars-be-flat-towed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can All Cars Be Flat Towed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>No, not all cars can be flat towed. <\/em><\/strong>Before towing a car behind an RV, <strong>consult your owner&rsquo;s manual or vehicle manufacturer <\/strong>for appropriate settings and procedures. You&rsquo;ll need to know the tow vehicle&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/uvw-weight-rv\/\">GVWR<\/a> in order to determine how big of a vehicle (or &ldquo;toad&rdquo;) you can safely flat tow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flat towing a vehicle equipped with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/car-technology\/cvt-enters-the-mainstream.html\" target=\"_blank\">continuously variable transmission (CVT)<\/a> is NOT recommended<\/strong>, as it may cause damage to the transmission. So, <em>check your owner&rsquo;s manual <\/em>for procedures before you try to flat tow it behind an RV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"save-up-to-1200-year-on-rv-storage-parking\">Save up to $1,200\/year on RV storage &amp; parking<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Search in your area\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"what-vehicles-can-be-flat-towed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Vehicles Can Be Flat Towed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Manual transmission vehicles can all be towed as long as you put the car in neutral.<\/strong> <em>But, as mentioned, not all automatic transmissions can be towed that way.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the most popular vehicles for flat towing are the Jeep Wrangler, Chevrolet Colorado, and Ford F-Series. SUVs can be flat towed as well, like the <em>Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Dodge Durango AWD, the Chevrolet Spark, and the Nissan 370Z.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Check out our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-toads-for-rv\/\">best toads for RV towing<\/a> for more information on towing-friendly vehicles! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jeep-wrangler\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jeep Wrangler<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeep.com\/model-compare.wrangler.2024.html#\/model\/codes=CUJ202410JLJL72A,2TB%7CCUJ202410JLJL72B,2TS%7CCUJ202410JLJL72D,2TW%7CCUJ202410JLJS72A,2TR\" target=\"_blank\">Jeep Wrangler<\/a> is the off-road enthusiast&rsquo;s choice, thanks to its straightforward towing setup and its ability to <em>go anywhere<\/em>. It <strong>weighs 4,012 lbs <\/strong>and has a <strong>towing capacity of 2,000 lbs<\/strong>. A Jeep Wrangler could be your ticket to plenty of off-road adventures coupled, all thanks to the convenience of flat towing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jeep-grand-cherokee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jeep Grand Cherokee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeep.com\/model-compare.grand_cherokee_wl.2023.html#\/model\/codes=CUJ202320WLTH74E,2TZ%7CCUJ202320WLTH75A,2TA%7CCUJ202320WLTH75C,2TD%7CCUJ202320WLTH75B,2TB\" target=\"_blank\">Grand Cherokee<\/a> is a classic toad because of its <strong>ample cargo space<\/strong> for groceries, coolers, and chairs. It also has <strong>additional seating<\/strong> and a <strong>higher towing capacity<\/strong> than most Wranglers. So you can haul your family and your toys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your RV toad will also do its fair share of towing, The Grand Cherokee <strong>weighs 4,200 lbs<\/strong> and can tow <strong>6,200 lbs.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ford-f-series\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ford F-Series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need a heavy-duty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-used-truck-for-towing\/\">truck<\/a> where you&rsquo;re traveling, then the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ford.com\/trucks\/f150\/models\/f150-limited\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ford F-Series<\/a> is a great option. Models like the F-150, F-250, and F-350 4WD models, are renowned for their heavy-duty towing capabilities. In fact, they&rsquo;re usually recommended for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-vehicles-for-towing-campers\/\">towing travel trailers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But they&rsquo;re also still suitable for flat towing behind larger RVs. Weight and towing capacity varies, but the F-150 starts at <strong>4,275 lbs <\/strong>and its base <strong>towing capacity is 6,010 lbs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucks offer <strong>functionality<\/strong> and <strong>cargo space.<\/strong> Whether it&rsquo;s for work or play, having a truck that can be flat-towed offers the best of both worlds in utility and towability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"chevrolet-colorado\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chevrolet Colorado<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/chevycoloradovi.com\/specs\/towing-capacity\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chevrolet Colorado<\/a> is another popular choice due to its <strong>mid-size truck power. <\/strong>Having the truck bed can be helpful when needing to stow additional gear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The base weight of the Chevrolet Colorado is 3,985-4,435 lbs, making it a manageable option for flat towing behind an RV, and it can <strong>tow 3,500 lbs.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something to remember about trucks is that <strong>they&rsquo;re heavier than most cars or SUVs<\/strong>&ndash;not to mention, not as aerodynamic. That means your fuel efficiency could suffer on a long trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"chevrolet-spark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chevrolet Spark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re looking to buy a car to use exclusively as your towed car, then the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevrolet.com\/content\/dam\/chevrolet\/na\/us\/english\/index\/shopping-tools\/download-catalog\/04-pdf\/2022-chevrolet-spark-eBrochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Chevrolet Spark<\/strong><\/a><strong> is an economical option. <\/strong>The Spark is a subcompact car with stellar fuel efficiency. And with a base weight of <strong>2,246 pounds<\/strong>, it can be towed behind small RVs like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/class-a-vs-class-c-motorhome\/\">Class C motorhome<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"nissan-370-z\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nissan 370 Z<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You travel in <em>style<\/em>. And you like the feel of a good sports car. But not a lot of recent sports cars can be flat towed. Lucky for you, <strong>the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nissanusa.com\/vehicles\/discontinued\/370z-coupe.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nissan 370Z<\/strong><\/a><strong> is one of the few that can<\/strong>. The 370Z has a base weight of <strong>3,245 lbs<\/strong>, and while it has been discontinued, you can find certified pre-owned dealers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"dodge-durango-awd\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dodge Durango AWD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dodge.com\/durango.html\" target=\"_blank\">Dodge Durango<\/a> AWD is the most versatile vehicle on this list. Weighing in at<strong> 4,884 lbs,<\/strong> it can carry up to <strong>seven passengers<\/strong>, has several configurations to fit your gear, and can <strong>tow up to 8,700 lbs.<\/strong> Oh and don&rsquo;t forget the <strong>four-wheel drive.<\/strong> So for the ultimate family adventure vehicle, the Dodge Durango is a great choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-to-consider-when-choosing-a-flat-tow-vehicle\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Consider When Choosing a Flat Tow Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several factors influence your ideal flat-towed vehicles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"factor-1-cost\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factor #1: Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several options that can fit every budget. But when it comes to budget-friendly choices, <em>you can&rsquo;t beat zero!<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>So look into using your personal car.<\/strong> First check your owner&rsquo;s manual. See if your personal car can be flat towed. If it can, then congratulations! You just saved thousands of dollars. But if you&rsquo;re looking to buy a vehicle exclusively for when you go camping, then stay tuned, we have some options for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"factor-2-intended-use\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factor #2: Intended Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you get to where you&rsquo;re going, what are you planning to use your vehicle for?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Is this vehicle for going to and from the store?&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Do you need it to haul your toys when you get there?&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Is it for carrying people around?&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Are you planning to take it offroad?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"factor-3-space-requirements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factor #3: Space Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have space in your garage for another vehicle? If you only intend to use this as your towed vehicle, then you may need to find a place nearby to store it with your RV when you&rsquo;re not using it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"factor-4-automatic-vs-manual-transmission-vehicles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factor #4: Automatic vs. Manual Transmission Vehicles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Manual transmissions are easy to flat-tow, but you have to know how to drive them. Automatics are also easy to drive, but<\/em><strong><em> not all automatics can be flat-towed<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"factor-4-towing-capacities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factor #4: Towing Capacities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you get to your destination, will your vehicle need to tow things like jet skis or four-wheelers? If so, then you need your towed vehicle to also be able to haul vehicles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"factor-5-vehicle-weights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factor #5: Vehicle Weights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to know how much your tow vehicle weighs and how much additional weight can your RV tow. Evaluating towing capacity and vehicle weight can help with a secure flat towing experience while avoiding possible complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"modifying-your-vehicle-for-flat-towing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modifying Your Vehicle for Flat-Towing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your vehicle isn&rsquo;t featured on our list of top-recommended models, there are certain modifications you can make to make your vehicle safe for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-tow-a-car-behind-an-rv\/\">flat-towing.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This modification process will vary slightly from car to car, so consult your owner&rsquo;s manual. Each vehicle has a similar process, but the particulars are different.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To flat tow a vehicle, there are three things you&rsquo;ll need to add to your setup: <em>a tow bar, a base plate system, and safety cables.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-base-plate-system\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: Base Plate System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your base plate is a bracket that connects to the underside of the front of your vehicle. You need to pay special attention to the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions for how to safely install it on your vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-tow-bar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: Tow Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tow bar is more than just a bar. It&rsquo;s the apparatus that connects from the base plate to the towing RV. This is what prevents your toad from swaying back and forth or running into your RV while being towed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-safety-cables\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: Safety Cables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safety cables are your fail-safe. If something goes wrong with your tow bar or base late and they fail, your safety cables keep your vehicle connected so you have time to get to the side of the road and stop. Hopefully, you have time to do that without causing an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Warning:<\/em><\/strong><em> If your vehicle is NOT recommended for flat towing, you can take it to the dealership for expensive upgrades and modifications that will allow you to flat tow it. HOWEVER, if the modifications are not done correctly, you risk serious damage to your vehicle.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your road trip comes to an end, you&rsquo;ll need a place to store your RV &ndash; at least until your next big RVing adventure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you want your rig to be ready for the next big trip &ndash; and not riddled with maintenance issues that can delay the fun &ndash; you want to store your RV properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you store it on your driveway or RV pad, you risk exterior damage from sun and storms. But where can you find covered or enclosed RV storage in your area?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neighbor is a peer-to-peer <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\"><strong>RV storage<\/strong><\/a><strong> marketplace that offers RV storage up to 50% cheaper than traditional storage options.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Neighbor, you can find RV storage options in all 50 states. You&rsquo;ll even find storage spaces in your very own neighborhood.&nbsp;Find listings (from pre-screened hosts) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search\">nearest you<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You&rsquo;ve got your RV ready to go for your next trip. 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