Here are some important things to consider before youdo recreational vehicle towing:• What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’srecommendations.• How far will you tow? Some vehicles haverestrictions on how far and how long they can tow.• Do you have the proper towing equipment?See your dealer or trailering professional foradditional advice and equipment recommendations.• Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as youwould prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you’llwant to make sure your vehicle is prepared to betowed. SeeBefore Leaving on a Long Trip onpage 4-24.Dinghy TowingNotice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground, the drivetrain components couldbe damaged. The repairs would not be covered byyour warranty. Do not tow your vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground.Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all fourwheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed,you should use a dolly. See “Dolly Towing” following formore information.Dolly TowingYour vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow yourvehicle using a dolly, follow these steps:1. Put the rear wheels on the dolly.2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P) for an automatictransmission or in NEUTRAL for a manualtransmission.3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key.4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-aheadposition with a clamping device designed for towing.5. Release the parking brake.4-39
