Most of us choose to tow a vehicle behind our motorhome - these are nicknamed TOADS. It is wonderful to set up in a campground and explore with another vehicle while your home on wheels is hooked up to electricity, water and sewers.
There are a limited number of vehicles that can be towed 4 wheels down behind a motorhome and each year without modification and these makes and models change each year. Most manual shift vehicles can be towed 4 wheels down by placing the vehicle in neutral. Many SUVs have a position for towing. You need to examine the manual that comes with the vehicle to determine if you can tow it. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE SALESMAN! You will need to follow the manual step by step to successfully tow.
If the vehicle you desire to tow is not towable (4 wheels down) then you have to make a choice of modifying it (Remco makes oil pumps for transmissions), using a tow dolly, or using a trailer.
Personally there is no way I would choose to use a dolly or trailer - they are awkward and they present a problem at campgrounds for storage while camped. I would rather purchase or modify a towable vehicle than having the problems of a dolly or trailer. When towing a vehicle using one of the standard tow bars, your vehicle tracks precisely within the tracks of your motorhome. This is not true with a dolly or trailer.
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