Towing; Towing Your Vehicle; Recreational Vehicle Towing - Chevrolet Malibu 2010 Owner's Manual

Towing

Towing Your 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 on page 8-7.
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.
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Here are some important things to consider before
recreational vehicle towing:
•
What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
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How far will the vehicle be towed? Some vehicles
have restrictions on how far and how long they
can tow.
•
Does the vehicle have the proper towing
equipment? 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. See Before Leaving on a
Long Trip on page 5-15.