2009 Hummer H3T Alpha Owner's Manual - Page 222

4-40 Driving Your Vehicle "dolly towing" - 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: Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Service on page 7-6 To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes - such as behind a motorhome, see "Recreational Vehicle Towing" following. • 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 4-30. Dinghy Towing • What is the towing capacity of the tow 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. 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" - towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, and • Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your dealer/retailer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. This full-time four-wheel-drive vehicle 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 the ground. These vehicles cannot be towed using a dolly.