RV'ing
is a great way to see the country, but it’s not easy and preparation and
practice make for a safe and exciting adventure. In a fun, fast-paced,
four-part video series James Bell, GM’s Head of Consumer Affairs shares some
important information you need to know before you hitch your wagon.
In
the first video James attends a GMC Trailering academy and learns how easy it
is to maneuver a large Airstream trailer when towing with the all new 2014 GMC
Sierra. Lead Trailering Engineer for GMC, Robert Krouse, puts James through his
paces on a challenging course laid out on the tarmac of Camarillo Airport near
Los Angeles.
James’
first task was to execute full throttle acceleration. Then perform a
double lane change, veering right one full lane and then immediately returning
to the left followed immediately by a panic brake application to full stop.
Those who have tried this with the wrong tow vehicle, perhaps to avoid an
object in the road, will recall the sway and the feeling of an impending loss
of control. However, thanks to the 2014 Sierra’s anti-sway control, the
refinement of its integrated trailer brakes and of course James’ stellar
driving skills, the maneuvers are performed without mishap or breaking a sweat.
The
next hair raising anti-sway demonstration was a constant radius turn while
maintaining a steady speed of 20mph. While this could be unnerving, even
dangerous with a tow vehicle that does not meet specifications, according to
James, performing this maneuver with the 2014 Sierra was "smooth as
glass!"
Check
out the entire video for all the action and hear what James and Robert have to
say about the full towing capabilities of this amazing full-size pick-up truck.
Plus check back soon for the next installment in the series when James will
give us a sneak peek inside a decadent Airstream-To-Go trailer and tell us all
about Glamping.
Stay Tuned for Upcoming videos
Glamping
- Coming June 19
Glamping
– short for glamorous camping - rethinks the outdoor experience and takes it
from tents and tin cups to luxury trucks and travel trailers.
Brakes
and Sway - Coming June 26
With
the wrong tow vehicle and an inexperience RV’er, “sway” and braking can be
challenging. In this video James will address some of the Sierra features
that make towing a breeze.
On
The Road Again – Coming July 3
Towing
with the right vehicle can make or break your next RV excursion. Learn
why the GMC Sierra is ideal for towing something like an Airstream
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