Dinghy Towing - Chevrolet trailblazer Handbook

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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
traveled? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
. Is the proper towing equipment
going to be used? See your
dealer or trailering professional
for additional advice and
equipment recommendations.
. Is the vehicle ready to be
towed? Just as in preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.

Dinghy Towing

Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the drive
train components could be
damaged. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Do
not tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground.
Vehicles Four by Four
Use the following procedure to
dinghy tow a four-wheel drive
vehicle:
1. Position the vehicle being
towed behind the tow vehicle.
2. Put an automatic transmission
in P (Park) or a manual
transmission in 1 (First).
3. Turn the engine off and firmly
set the parking brake.
4. Securely attach the vehicle
being towed to the tow vehicle.
5. Shift the transfer case to N
(Neutral).