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Friday, September 23, 2016

Chevrolet Making Moves To Make Towing Safer


As stated in a recent Chevy press release, about 1.2 million horse, RV and work trailers are sold each year in the United States. And though it’s an obvious fact, these trailers are usually pulled by either full-size trucks or SUVs. As an award-winning industry leader in trailering, Chevrolet has decided to help trailer manufacturers and the industry leaders to gain a better understanding of the direction truck and trailering is going.

The brand has recently announced they will be partnering with the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) in order to produce an integrated and even more convenient trailering experience for trailer owners around the US.

“This partnership with Chevrolet is part of the trailer industry’s continued commitment to improving safety,” Pam Trusdale, executive director, NATM stated. “We are confident that we can collectively improve not only the towing experience for consumers but also public safety, which is why NATM is excited about working with Chevrolet.”

Chevy will be helping trailer manufactures in the development of technologies that will completely enhance the combined trailer and truck safety and industry safety standards. In addition to this, the partners will work together to increase the communication between the truck and trailer, assuring the driver is always aware of what’s going on behind them.

“Our owners are often towing something, from an RV to construction equipment, that is more valuable than their truck,” stated General Motors future truck executive chief engineer, Tim Herrick. “Unequivocally, they tell us that they are looking for a better towing experience. Safer, easier, with more integration between their trailer and their truck.”

Look out for more built-in advanced towing options on future Chevrolet models at Mid-MO Powerhouse in Jefferson City!