Recreational Vehicle Towing - Chevrolet TRACKER 2002 Owner's Manual

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle
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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:
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What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
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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.
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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" in the Index.
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Dinghy Towing Four-Wheel-Drive Only
To tow your vehicle from the front (four
do the following:
NOTICE:
If your vehicle is a two
do not tow it on all four wheels. If you do, your
transmission could be damaged and the damage
would not be covered by your warranty.
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wheel drive only),
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wheel drive model,