2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 214

Recreational Vehicle Towing 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: D Do you have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. 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" in the Index. D Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as you would Dinghy Towing NOTICE: Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components. Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed, you should use a dolly. See "Dolly Towing" later in this section for more information. D What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. D How far will you tow? Some vehicles have 4-34