Towing is the process of pulling or drawing behind a chain, line, bar or some other form of coupling. Commonly, towing is done by road vehicles, but anything from boats to tractors to people can tow cargo. Types of trailers Almost any SUV, van, minivan, pickup truck, garden tractor or passenger car can be equipped to tow a trailer properly when given the correct equipment. Most trailers can fall into one of four categories: Flat bed or open trailers are platforms with no sides or stakes. This… (More on Towing)