Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle -- such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as "dinghy towing" (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a "dolly").
With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicle can be towed in these ways. See "Dinghy Towing" and "Dolly Towing", following.
Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing:
| • | What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. |
| • | How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. |
| • | Do you have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer/retailer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. |
| • | Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you'll want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed. See Before Leaving on a Long Trip . |
Dinghy Towing
The Malibu Sedan SS and Maxx SS cannot be dinghy towed.
For vehicles that can be dinghy towed, follow these steps:
- Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Set the parking brake.
- To prevent your battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuse from the instrument panel fuse block: IGN SENSOR. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block for more information.
- Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
- Shift your transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
- Release the parking brake.
Remember to install the fuses once you reach your destination. To reinstall a fuse, do the following:
- Set the parking brake.
- Remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Reinstall the fuse.
Notice: If 65 mph (105 km/h) is exceeded while towing the vehicle, it could be damaged. Never exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing the vehicle.
Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear.
Dolly Towing
To tow your vehicle with a dolly and two wheels on the ground, follow these steps:
- Put the front wheels on a dolly.
- Put the vehicle in PARK (P).
- Set the parking brake and then remove the key.
- Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing.
- Release the parking brake.
