Recreational Vehicle; Towing; Recreational Vehicle Towing - Chevrolet 2011 Volt Owner's Manual

Recreational Vehicle

Towing

Recreational vehicle towing refers to
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle such as 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. Read the
tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
How far the vehicle can be
towed. Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and
how long they can tow.
Does the vehicle have 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.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Vehicle Care
Dinghy Towing
Notice: 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.
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