Abstract: A means for towing a vehicle comprises a towing cushion which is positioned between the towing member and the body structure for preventing the member from engaging the body structure. The towing cushion comprises an elongated yieldable, compressible cushion member extending transversely of the vehicle between the vehicle body and the towing member. The method of the present invention comprises securing a towing member to the vehicle and placing the towing cushion between the towing member and the vehicle to prevent injury to the vehicle body during lifting of the cable.