---
name: "getTowParent"
type: command
status: ok
groups: ["PhysX", "Ropes and Sling Loading"]
arma3_since: "2.12"
locality: {"argument": "local", "effect": null, "server_exec": false}
source: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getTowParent
revid: 377973
updated: 2026-01-19T17:39:21Z
---

# getTowParent

*Command · PhysX, Ropes and Sling Loading · Arma 3 v2.12*

Locality: arguments **local**

## Description

Get the vehicle towing the provided one.

## Syntax

```sqf
getTowParent towedVehicle
```

**Parameters:**

- `towedVehicle`: [Object](../topics/Object.md) - the towed vehicle

**Returns:** [Object](../topics/Object.md) - the object towing the provided object - [objNull](../commands/objNull.md) if not towed

## Examples

### Example 1

```sqf
private _towParent = getTowParent _towedVehicle;
```

## See also

[setTowParent](../commands/setTowParent.md)

<sub>Source: [BI Community Wiki — getTowParent](https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getTowParent) (revision 377973).</sub>