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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