Blue-ox 2013 Dinghy Towing Guide Manuel d'utilisateur

Supplement to MotorHome April 2013 www.motorhome.comMORE THAN 75TOWABLESHow to Tow Like a Pro8 Popular Dinghy Braking SystemsEssential Accessories Fo

Things to Know Before You TowShould you choose (or already own)a vehicle that is not fl at-towable as pro-duced, there are retrofi t kits for many model

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The practice of towing another vehicle four-wheels-down behind a motorhome is still the most practical way for motorhome owners to get around once the

without causing damage to the drivetrain or otherwise voiding the warranty. Second, the vehicle must be towable without requiring significant mechanica

Veloster turbo has a better power-to-weight ratio than rivals like the Mini Cooper S and VW GTI. Aside from the more powerful engine, the Veloster tur

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BuickEnclave FWD/AWD 4,724/4,922 65 mph/None N/A Yes 17/24-16/22 $39,270-$46,450 Run engine at beginning of day and at each fue

BuickEnclave FWD/AWD 4,724/4,922 65 mph/None N/A Yes 17/24-16/22 $39,270-$46,450 Run engine at beginning of day and at each fue

brake pedal; deactivate ignition, press start/stop button, disconnect negative cable from t

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(V-8 models) are towable. Shift transfer case to neutral, transmission must be in park. See “

(V-8 models) are towable. Shift transfer case to neutral, transmission must be in park. See “

MKZ 3.7-l 3,719-3,874 65 mph/None N/A Yes 22/33-22/31 $35,925-$39,045 Run engine at beginning of FWD/AWD day for 5 minutes and every

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The research has been done, thefi nancing arranged, the papers signed … and that new dinghy vehicle is now sitting in your driveway. You’ve shopped car

and motorhomes. Some models are wired to supply turn-signal power to the same bulbs that are used for the brakelights (commonly referred to as a 4-wir

Dinghy Braking SystemsIf you’re like a lot of motorhome owners, you’d probably like to put a bumper sticker on the back of your towed vehicle that rea

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Dinghy Braking SystemsHOPKINS MANUFACTURINGBrakeBuddy DIGITAL CLASSICportable supplemental braking systemMSRP: $1,149How it’s Installed: First, instal

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If you enjoy the thrill of exploring theopen road in your motorhome, you’ve prob-ably found a few instances where bigger is not always better. That’s

Dinghy Braking Systemsmounts anywhere in the towed vehicle you de-sire. Patent-pending all-in-one adapter mounts at the front of the vehicle, and the

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the same pressure to the dinghy vehicle. Features and Benefi ts: • Proportional braking means the towed vehicle’s brakes respond to the coach’s brake

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Dinghy Braking Systemsand cable pulley are installed on the brake pedal arm. The entire system is designed to stay in the vehicle. How it Works: Invis

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4 | 2013 GUIDE TO DINGHY TOWING www.motorhome.comTHINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TOWLinking up with the proper equipment2013 DINGHY ROUNDUPOur annual gui

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Traveling with a dinghy vehicle isalmost a given with today’s larger motor homes. Although the trend to bigger coaches has injected camping with more

FLAT TOWINGThe fi rst and most essential step in selecting a dinghy vehicle is to make sure it is approved by its manufacturer for fl at towing (see “20

Things to Know Before You TowThe Motorhome/Dinghy LinkAn essential ingredient in safe dinghytowing involves a solid, properly designed and installed m

Before You TowThe Motorhome/Dinghy Linkare available in 2- to 10-inch variations. Receiv-ers should be bolted (not welded) in place, using at least Gr