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Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or so until help comes.

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle
behind another vehicle 

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 such as behind a motorhome.

The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing 
your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and
“dolly towing” (towing your vehicle with two wheels 
on the ground and two wheels up on a device known 
as a “dolly”).

With the proper preparation and equipment, many
vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy
Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following.

Here are some important things to consider before you
do recreational vehicle towing:

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What’s the towing capacity of the towing 
vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle
manufacturer’s recommendations.

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How far will you tow? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.

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Do you have the proper towing equipment? 
See your dealer or trailering professional for
additional advice and equipment recommendations.

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Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as you would
prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you’ll want to
make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed. 
See “Before Leaving on a Long Trip” in the Index.

Dinghy Towing

Your vehicle was not designed to be dinghy towed.

NOTICE:

Dinghy towing your vehicle will damage
drivetrain components.