Recreational Vehicle TowingRecreational vehicle towing means towing your vehiclebehind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.The two most common types of recreational vehicletowing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehiclewith all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towing”(towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground andtwo wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”).With the proper preparation and equipment, manyvehicles can be towed in these ways. See “DinghyTowing” and “Dolly Towing,” following.Here are some important things to consider before youdo recreational vehicle towing:• What is 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? Seeyour dealer or trailering professional for additionaladvice and equipment recommendations.• Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as youwould prepare your vehicle for a long trip, youwill want to make sure your vehicle is prepared tobe towed. See Before Leaving on a Long Tripon page 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 allfour wheels on the ground. If your vehicle mustbe towed, you should use a dolly. See “Dolly Towing”later in this section for more information.4-38
