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Towing
a
Trailer
NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result
in costly repairs not covered
by
your warranty.
To
pull a trailer
correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your
GM
dealer
for important information about towing a trailer with your
vehicle.
Most vehicles are ready for some trailer towing. If yours was built with
trailering options, as many are, it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering
is
different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes
in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes
correct equipment, and it has to be used properly.
That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important
trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety
and that
of
your passengers.
So
please read this section carefully before you
pull a trailer.
&!You
Do
Decide To
Pull
A
Trailer
If you do, here
are
some important points.
There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions,
having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only
where you live but also where you’ll be driving.
A
good source for this
information can be state or provincial police.
Consider using a sway control
if
your trailer will weigh
2,000
pounds
(900
kg)
or less. You should always use a sway control if your trailer
will weigh more than
2,000
pounds
(900
kg). You can ask
a
hitch
dealer about sway controls.
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