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Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Recreational vehicle towing
means towing the vehicle behind
another vehicle – such as behind
a motorhome. 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:
• What is the towing capacity of the
towing vehicle? Be sure to read
the tow vehicle manufacturer’s
recommendations.
• What is the distance that will be
travelled? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
• Is the proper towing equipment
going to be used? See your
dealer/retailer 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.
See Before Leaving on a Long
Trip on page 4-12.
Dinghy Towing
If the vehicle is front-wheel-drive,
it can be dinghy towed from the
front. These vehicles may also be
towed by putting the front wheels on
a dolly. See “Dolly Towing” later
in this section.
If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it
can be dinghy towed from the front.
These vehicles can also be towed
by placing them on a platform trailer
with all four wheels off of the
ground. These vehicles cannot be
towed using a dolly.
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