As a new member of NATDA, Chevrolet will help provide trailering educational resources to NATDA members, such as trailering guides found on www. Chevrolet. com, as well as seek to better understand the needs of dealers and customers.
“ Our owners are often towing something, from an RV to construction equipment, that is more valuable than their truck,” said Tim Herrick, General Motors future truck executive chief engineer.“ Unequivocally, they tell us that they are looking for a better towing experience. Safer, easier, with more integration between their trailer and their truck.” by Nick Richards
The announcement comes on the heels of Chevy’ s partnership with National Association of Trailer Manufacturers( NATM) and the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association( RVIA) to help trailer manufacturers develop technologies that improve combined trailer and truck safety and industry safety standards.
SIX TIPS FOR SAFE TRAILERING & TOWING Before you hitch a trailer up to your truck or SUV and hit the open road, consider these six tips to help ensure a safe trip. It’ s hard to resist the call of the open road, especially when you have a chance to connect a camping trailer and escape for a weekend, or haul your boat to a favorite fishing spot. But before you hitch any trailer to your truck or SUV and hit the road, make sure you consider these six points in order to tow safely. continued on page 38
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