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Explorer

Jul 17, 2015

Dolly towind with steer tires on the ground

Chevrolet recommends that I tow my 2006 chevy Colorado, 2wd, auto backwards with the drive tires on the dolly and the steer tires on the ground. Somewhere in this forum, although I can't find it now, I thought I saw a strong recommendation against this practice. Does anyone here do this, have any input? Won't be doing this for a couple of months, but trying to decide to tow, or just rent a car in those areas where we want one.

15 Replies

RJsfishin
Explorer
Jul 18, 2015
Well, what other way you going to tow a RWD w/ auto trans on a doll ?.
That's the way I'd do it, and I've done it.
Ivylog
Explorer III
Jul 18, 2015
Lock the steering wheel with the seatbelt and as long as it's a large vehicle towing it I would not worry about it backwards.
j-d
Explorer II
Jul 18, 2015
Often specified for towing a disabled vehicle. Is there also a section on "recreational towing?"
jluke
Explorer
Jul 18, 2015
Right out of my owner's manual.
dons2346
Explorer
Jul 18, 2015
You're kidding? Chevy actually says to put it on a dolly backwards?

I don't think you will find any dolly manufacturer that will recommend you towing in that configuration