How to Tow a Golf Cart

Since you can't drive your golf cart on the highway, you'll need to tow it to the golf course and back. Towing your golf cart on a trailer is a quick and easy to get your cart to the golf course or local mechanic. Here's a guide to towing your golf cart with a trailer. For more information, visit our locations in Raleigh and Wilmington, North Carolina, serving Clayton and Cary, North Carolina.

Easiest Way to Tow a Golf Cart

Follow these steps to two your golf cart to another location:

• Use a ball reciever to attach the trailer to your towing vehicle.
• Use the latch to secure the ball receiver and keep the trailer from falling off when you hit the highway.
• Attach the wiring harness to the hitch.
• Open the trailer gate, and place a ramp at the edge.
• Make sure the trailer is set to "park."
• Drive or push your golf cart onto the trailer.
• Secure your golf cart on the trailer with a harness or tie-down straps.
• If your golf cart has a roof, use a strap to secure the roof in place.
• Remove the ramp, then close and lock the trailer gate.

Can You Tow a Car and Golf Cart Together?

If you have a sturdy towing vehicle, you could tow your car and golf cart together. You'll need a tow dolly with room for your golf cart to sit on the trailer. The front of your vehicle attaches to the dolly while the back wheels trail on the highway. You could attach the dolly to an RV, truck or another vehicle that can withstand the weight of two vehicles.

Should You Take the Windshield Off Your Golf Cart?

Your golf cart's windshield might break or snap off during transportation. This isn't just bad for your golf cart--the windshield could fly out onto the highway and pose a risk for other drivers. Fortunately, many new golf carts have foldable windshields that you can remove during transportation, then replace when you arrive. You could also remove the windshield and store it safely until you arrive at your destination.

If you've never towed a vehicle before, towing a golf cart is quick and easy to learn. Once you've mastered the process, you could start towing larger vehicles like cars and campers. To tow your golf cart, you can choose from a few different options like trailers, tow bars and two dollies. An enclosed trailer is the safest and easiest way to tow your golf cart, but open trailers are more affordable. If you'd like to learn more, check out our locations in Raleigh and Wilmington, North Carolina, serving Clayton and Cary, North Carolina.