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2007 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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Recreational Vehicle Towing

Recreational vehicle towing means towing your
vehicle behind another vehicle — 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:

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

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

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

Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as
you would prepare your vehicle for a long
trip, you will want to make sure your vehicle is
prepared to be towed. See

Before Leaving

on a Long Trip on page 310

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Dinghy Towing

Notice:

If you tow your vehicle with all

four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain
components could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Do not
tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground.

The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all
four wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must
be towed, you should use a dolly. See “Dolly
Towing” that follows for more information.

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  • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
  • How far will you tow?
  • Do you have the proper towing equipment?
  • Is your vehicle ready to be towed?

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2007 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - Page 326

  • See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
  • Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. • How far will you tow?
  • Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. • Do you have the proper towing equipment?
  • See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. • Is your vehicle ready to be towed?