Within this guide you'll find the 2017 MotorHome Dinghy Roundup of all manufacturer-approved flat-towable cars, trucks and SUVs. This guide will also teach you all you need to know before towing your dinghy, from proper equipment, to proper setup. Click on the image above for FREE download. This page contains multiple flat tow guides that will help you learn how to safely dinghy tow your vehicle. If you have any questions about dinghy towing, if your truck can be flat towed, or anything else, a call W-K Chevy at (660) 530-4723. 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:. The towing capacity of the towing vehicle. Be sure to read the tow vehicle.
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.
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.
5. Turn the ignition to ACC/ ACCESSORY.
2017 Dinghy Towing Guide Chevy Silverado
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.
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
Caution If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle ...Dolly Towing from the Front
The vehicle can be towed from the front using a dolly. To tow the vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instruct ...Other materials:
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System. RKE without Remote Start Shown The following buttons are on the transmitter: ...
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 ...
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. ...
To tow the vehicle with the two rear wheels on the ground and the front wheels on a dolly:
- Put the front wheels on a dolly.
- Shift the automatic transmission into P (Park) or a manual transmission into 1 (First) gear.
- Set the parking brake.
- Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing.
- Remove the key from the ignition.
- Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
- Release the parking brake.
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 (with Manual Transmission)
To dinghy tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground: Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the towing vehicle. Shift the transmission to Neutral. Turn t ...Other materials:
Tire Designations
Tire Size The following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U. ...
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages on page 5-26. All messages appear in the DIC display in the instrument cluster. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has differ ...
2020 Dinghy Towing Guide
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6mm (1/16 in) or less of tread r ...