twl22@verizon.net Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Can you tow this car 4 wheels down ? if so what has to be done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garykd Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Hi tltampa22, Welcome to the FMCA forum. Family Motor Coaching magazine's towing guide for 2010 says only GMC Terrain vehicles with a 6-speed automatic transmission can be towed four wheels down. Go to http://www.fmca.com/index.php/motorhome/to...04-towing-index to read the towing guide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Yes, according to FMC magazine's Towables for 2010 article, the GMC Terrain can be towed four wheels down, but ONLY when equipped with the six-speed automatic transmission. As with any new purchase, consult the vehicle's owners manual or get in writing from the vehicle manufacturer (not salesperson) that it is towable and any restrictions. Brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gotta_P Report post Posted May 15, 2010 Isn't the GMC Terrain essentially the same vehicle as the Chevy Equinox? From my understanding the Equinox has been 4 down towable since it was introduced. Just curious if this is fact? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garykd Report post Posted May 17, 2010 Hi Paul, The Equinox and Terrain have the same towing comments in the 2010 FMCA towing guide. They must have the 6 speed auto tranny in order to be towed 4 down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmetcalf1101@att.net Report post Posted June 8, 2010 We are towing a 2010 GMC Terrain. Ours is the 6 cyl. model with all wheel drive. We've just had the car for a couple of months, but so far we are very pleased with it as a toad. It can be towed 4-down. You put the key in the 'accessory' position, the transmission in neutral, pull fuse #32 (inside fuse box, on the passenger side of the center console behind a cover) and you're all set to go. Very simple. We've also learned a couple of interesting lessons. After my wonderful, helpful bride dropped the fuse down into the bowels of the car, I purchased one of those fuse switches so we can turn off the circuit without having to physically pull the fuse. Works great and makes it a very simple process. The other interesting thing was coming up with a power source for the Brake Buddy. There are 4 12v power ports in the Terrain. One in the center console ahead of the shifter. One down inside the center console where the USB port is located. A third is located on the back side of the center console where it is accessible from the back seats. The 4th is on the DS side wall near the rear hatch. All 4 ports have power with the key in the ACC position. However, when you pull fuse #32, as per the towing instructions in the owner's manual, the power to all the power ports EXCEPT the one by the back hatch goes away. Of course, the BB power cord won't reach that far back and 99% of the 12v extension cords our there only have about a 5 amp limit, while the BB needs at least 15 amps to run the air pump. We ordered a 'battery direct' kit from BB and installed it under the dash, giving us direct-from-the-battery 12v power that is not connected to the ignition. Works like a charm. I suppose that those of you who are handy could make one up out of parts, but the BB version was pretty inexpensive. We're using a Roadmaster base plate. There wasn't one available when we first got the car this past spring, but it is now available. They were on back-order for a while, but I believe the order has been cleared. We are using the Sterling All-Terrain tow bar. Anyway....bottom line is that we are VERY satisfied with the Terrain as a tow vehicle, now that we have it configured to do the job. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
