Towing The Vehicle; Recreational Vehicle; Towing - Buick 2015 Enclave Owner's Manual

10-70 Vehicle Care

Towing the Vehicle

Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled
vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed
car carrier or a wheel lift tow truck.
If a wheel lift tow truck is used, the
drive wheels cannot contact the
road while the vehicle is being
towed. A wheel dolly must be used
to lift all drive wheels off the ground.
Consult your dealer or a
professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.

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.
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.