Recreational Vehicle; Towing - Buick Enclave 2016 Manual

296 Vehicle Care

Recreational Vehicle

Towing

Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle such as behind a motor
home. 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:
The towing capacity of the
towing vehicle. Be sure to read
the tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
How far the vehicle will be
towed. Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can be towed.
The proper towing equipment.
See your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice
and equipment
recommendations.
If the vehicle is ready to be
towed. Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front
of the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
transmission. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the
towing vehicle.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Dinghy Towing
If the vehicle is front-wheel-drive, it
can be dinghy towed from the front.
These vehicles may also be towed
by putting the front wheels on a
dolly. See Dolly Towing later in this
section.
If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it
can be dinghy towed from the front.
These vehicles can also be towed
by placing them on a platform trailer
with all four wheels off of the
ground. These vehicles cannot be
towed using a dolly.