Recreational Vehicle; Towing - Chevrolet 2013 VOLT Owner's Manual

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Recreational Vehicle

Towing

Recreational vehicle towing refers to
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle such as a camper van. 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. Read the towing
vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
How far the vehicle can be
towed. Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
Whether the vehicle has the
proper towing equipment. See
your dealer 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.
Dinghy Towing
If the vehicle is towed
with all four wheels on the
ground, the drive unit could be
damaged. Repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not tow the vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground.
The vehicle was not designed to be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If the vehicle must be
towed, a dolly should be used. See
"Dolly Towing" that follows for more
information.
Dolly Towing from the Front