DINGHY TOWING DINGHY TOWING Many motor home drivers like to dinghy-tow a smaller vehicle as they travel. The chart below shows which Chevrolet vehicles can be dinghy-towed without a dolly or trailer and with all four wheels on the ground. Rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive trucks should not be dinghy-towed. New for 2020: MotorHome Magazine’s Guide to Dinghy Towing, a roundup of more than 50 manufacturer-approved flat-towable cars, trucks and SUVs for the 2020 model year. Also included in the guide is a roundup of dinghy towing gear and best towing tips as well as our Editiors’ Choice for top dinghies for 2020.
- 2017 Dinghy Towing Guide Chevy Silverado
- 2017 Dinghy Towing Guide Chevy Silverado 1500
- 2017 Dinghy Towing Guide
Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Towing the Vehicle / Recreational Vehicle Towing / Dinghy Towing All except RS Model with Automatic Transmission
When dinghy towing a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the vehicle should be run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components.
2017 Dinghy Towing Guide Chevy Silverado
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To dinghy tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground:
1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the towing vehicle.
2. Shift the automatic transmission to P (Park) or a manual transmission into 1 (First) gear and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuse from the instrument panel fuse block: (DLIS). See Instrument Panel Fuse Block for more information.
2017 Dinghy Towing Guide Chevy Silverado 1500
5. Turn the ignition to ACC/ ACCESSORY.
6. Shift the automatic transmission to N (Neutral) or a manual transmission to Neutral.
7. Release the parking brake.
Remember to reinstall the DLIS fuse once the destination has been reached.
Caution
If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded while towing the vehicle, it could be damaged. Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph) while towing the vehicle.
2017 Dinghy Towing Guide
Caution
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.
Dinghy Towing RS Model with Automatic Transmission
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
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Front Bumper Energy Absorber Replacement
Front Bumper Energy Absorber Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. 1 Front Bumper Energy Upper Absorbe ...
Front Bumper Energy Absorber Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. 1 Front Bumper Energy Upper Absorbe ...
Replacement Wheels Description
Replace the wheel if any of the following conditions exist: The wheel exhibits excessive runout. The wheel is bent. The wheel is cracked. The wheel is severely rusted. The wheel is severely corroded. Note: Air leaks caused by porosity on aluminum wheels are repairable. ...
Replace the wheel if any of the following conditions exist: The wheel exhibits excessive runout. The wheel is bent. The wheel is cracked. The wheel is severely rusted. The wheel is severely corroded. Note: Air leaks caused by porosity on aluminum wheels are repairable. ...
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