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Chevy SUVs are famous for their remarkable towing capabilities, thanks to their durable frames and robust powertrains that can tow heavy loads over long distances with ease. Beyond brute strength, what truly sets Chevys apart from the competition is their advanced towing assist features. The team at Victorville Chevrolet created this guide to show you the Chevy trailering technology available on the brand's top SUVs and explain how they enhance towing performance.
Hitch Guidance and Hitch View: Making Hookups Simple
Hooking up your trailer can be challenging and time-consuming, in tight spaces or low visibility. Chevy simplifies this process with its hitch guidance and hitch view.
The Chevy hitch guidance feature overlays a dynamic guideline onto the rear vision camera screen when you shift into “reverse,” allowing you to align your hitch to your trailer quickly. The steering-responsive guideline extends from your vehicle's rear to the trailer's coupler, highlighting your projected path as you're backing up. All you need to do is adjust your steering as necessary to align your SUV with your trailer's coupler.
As you approach the trailer, hitch view provides a magnified view of the hitch ball and coupler. It lets you see the exact distance and angle between both points, allowing you to make accurate steering motions. Some Chevy models include an added layer of security with an automatic electric parking brake that engages when you shift into “park” when using hitch view. This can prevent your vehicle from rolling when ascending steep inclines.
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller and Towing Mode
The integrated trailer brake controller is standard on most Chevrolet SUVs and trucks. It lets you synchronize your vehicle's braking system with the trailer's brakes for smoother and safer stops. This coordinated braking minimizes the risk of your trailer ramming into your vehicle when you stop suddenly or while descending downhill. You can manually control the braking output from the control panel by adjusting the trailer gain setting via the +/- button.
Equally useful is tow/haul mode, which optimizes your vehicle's driving dynamics for better towing performance. It modifies the transmission's shift points, enabling smoother gear transitions and better torque delivery.
Advanced Camera and Monitoring Systems
Towing can be stressful when your view is limited. Large trailers create blind spots that can make lane changes, parking, and reversing harder than they should be. Chevy's available seven-camera system gives you a complete view of your surroundings, allowing you to navigate traffic easily and manage tight spots and parking safely.
Rear Camera Mirror
The rear camera mirror replaces your standard rearview mirror with a live video feed from a high-definition camera. It removes obstructions such as passengers or cargo and provides a wider, clearer view behind the trailer. This makes it a lot easier to monitor approaching vehicles and maintain a high level of awareness while cruising down the busy Interstate 15.
Rear Trailer View
This system uses an available accessory camera to display objects behind your trailer. It features guidelines, which show your current path and your trailer's likely trajectory based on your steering inputs, making it easier to reverse into tight spaces in downtown Victorville.
Inside Trailer View
Inside trailer view provides you with a live video feed of your trailer's interior, allowing you to monitor your cargo in real time without having to stop or step out of the vehicle. This camera system comes in handy when towing over long distances. It enables you to detect shifting or unstable loads, allowing you to take corrective action before serious issues arise.
Front and Rear Underbody Views
Front and rear underbody views are vital if you regularly tow on rocky surfaces. These cameras help you monitor the ground beneath your vehicle, enabling you to spot obstacles early and steer clear of them to protect your vehicle and trailer.
Transparent Trailer View
Chevrolet's transparent trailer view provides a virtual “see-through” view of your trailer, enabling you to see what's behind it. This functionality makes it safer to switch lanes or maneuver through traffic with a large enclosed trailer in tow.
Front Camera View
The front camera view displays what's directly ahead of your vehicle. It's incredibly handy when approaching a trailer for hitching or maneuvering through narrow driveways and parking spaces.
Pic-In-Pic Side View
The pic-in-pic side view simultaneously displays the rear side view and the rear trailer view images. This system makes reversing with large trailers a lot easier and safer.
Which Chevy Models Feature the Latest Trailering Tech?
Most SUVs in the Chevy lineup come equipped with the latest trailering tech to make hauling easier than ever. Here's a rundown of a few popular models and the features they come with.
- Chevy Tahoe: Comes with the integrated trailer brake controller, advanced trailering technology, and up to 14 camera views.
- Chevy Suburban: Features the max trailering package and hitch view, alongside enhancements like mobile trailering app load rating info and trailer tire health.
- Chevy Traverse: Equipped with hitch guidance and hitch view, integrated trailer brake controller, and tow/haul mode.
- Chevy Blazer: Comes with similar trailering tech to the Traverse, with the optional trailering package adding trailer sway control.
Tow Smarter with a Chevy from Victorville Chevrolet
Are you in the market for a formidable hauler in San Bernardino? At Victorville Chevrolet, we stock the latest Chevrolet models with top-of-the-range features to transform your everyday towing experience. Browse our current inventory to discover exciting selections or visit us to test-drive one of these capable vehicles in person. Contact us today to speak to one of our staff and let us help you find an SUV that matches your driving and towing needs.
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