Recreational Vehicle Towing - GMC 2007 Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

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 will 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's 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.
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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'll want to make sure your vehicle is
prepared to be towed. See Before Leaving on
a Long Trip on page 398.
Dinghy Towing
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
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.
Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed
with all four wheels on the ground.
Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions
for internal lubrication while being towed.