Towing; Towing the Vehicle; Recreational Vehicle Towing- Page 361

Vehicle Care

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Towing

Towing the Vehicle

To avoid damage, the disabled
vehicle should be towed with all four
wheels off the ground. Consult your
dealer/retailer or a professional
towing service if the disabled
vehicle must be towed. See

Roadside Assistance Program (US,
Can) on page 12

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6

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To tow the vehicle behind another
vehicle for recreational
purposes

—

such as behind a

motorhome, see Recreational
Vehicle Towing following.

Recreational Vehicle
Towing

Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle

–

such as behind a

motorhome. The two most common
types of recreational vehicle towing
are known as dinghy towing and
dolly towing. Dinghy towing is
towing the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground. Dolly towing
is towing the vehicle with two
wheels on the ground and two
wheels up on a device known as a
dolly.

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

.

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

.

What is the distance that will be
travelled? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.

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Is the proper towing equipment
going to be used? See your
dealer/retailer or trailering
professional for additional advice
and equipment
recommendations.

.

Is the vehicle ready to be
towed? Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.