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:
. Before towing the vehicle, become familiar with the local laws that apply to recreational vehicle towing. These laws may vary by region. . 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
Run the ignition of a vehicle that is being dinghy towed in the beginning of each day, and at each fuel stop for about five minutes to ensure proper lubrication of transmission components.
To dinghy tow:
1. Position the front of the vehicle being towed—with all four wheels on the ground—behind the towing vehicle. 2. Secure it to the towing vehicle. 3. Put the vehicle in N (Neutral). 4. Shut engine off (vehicle will remain in accessory mode). 5. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal connector from the 12-volt battery. 6. Close the hood of the vehicle.
Once the destination is reached:
1. Shift the vehicle to P (Park). 2. Reconnect the negative (-) terminal connector to the 12-volt battery. 3. Start the engine and let it idle for more than three minutes before driving the vehicle.
Dolly Towing
Driving onto a Dolly
1. Park the vehicle on level ground in front of the dolly and turn the vehicle off. 2. Make sure the parking brake is released. 3. Press and hold ENGINE START/STOP with your foot off the brake for five seconds. 4. Hold the brake pedal down and press the parking brake switch for 15 seconds until the service parking brake light flashes. 5. While the service parking brake light is still flashing, remove your foot from the brake pedal and release the parking brake switch.
6. Immediately press and release the parking brake switch again while the service park brake light is still flashing. 7. Start the vehicle and drive onto the dolly. 8. Place the vehicle in P (Park). 9. Turn off the vehicle. 10. Open the hood. 11. Exit the vehicle and secure the vehicle onto the dolly. 12. Disconnect the negative (–) terminal connector from the 12-volt battery. 13. Close the hood of the vehicle.
Removing the Vehicle from a Dolly
1. Make sure the vehicle is secured to the dolly. 2. Open the door and hood of the vehicle. 3. Connect the negative (–) terminal connector from the 12-volt battery. 4. Press and hold ENGINE START/STOP with your foot off the brake for five seconds. 5. Hold the brake pedal down and press the parking brake switch for five seconds until the parking brake light flashes. 6. Turn the vehicle off. 7. Disconnect the vehicle and remove it from the dolly.
Towing the Vehicle from the Rear
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
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