Recreational Vehicle Towing - Chevrolet 2002 Malibu Owner's Manual

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle
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behind another vehicle
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.
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such as behind a motorhome.
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.