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 vehicles 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 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
You may dinghy tow your vehicle from the front following these steps:
- Set the parking brake.
- Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the steering wheel.
- Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL (N).
- Open the lid on the underhood fuse block and remove the IGN 0/3/CR and IGN 1/2 fuses. Refer to the underside of the underhood fuse block cover for specific fuse locations.
- Close the lid on the underhood fuse block and store the two fuses in a safe place.
- Close the hood.
- Release the parking brake.
Once you have reached your destination replace the IGN 0/3/CR and IGN 1/2 fuses.
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
Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps:
- Put the front wheels on a dolly.
- Put the vehicle in PARK (P).
- Set the parking brake and remove the key.
- Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing.
- Release the parking brake.
