
Tips for Towing a Travel Trailer
Towing a Travel Trailer is generally pretty easy. This article will cover the basics you need to know and help you be ready for your first towing experience.
Towing a Travel Trailer is generally pretty easy. This article will cover the basics you need to know and help you be ready for your first towing experience.
When it comes to towing a travel trailer, you have many options for a tow vehicle depending on your needs. Pickup trucks — for example — are a very common choice for towing a camper. You can even tow some campers with a motorcycle! Certain SUVs are also some of the best vehicles for towing…
So you’ve made the decision to travel by RV for your next getaway— congrats! But have you considered how you’ll get around once you put your motorhome in park? Many RVers choose to tow their car behind the motorhome. This way, once the RV is parked, you don’t have to worry about breaking down camp…
Many people love RV motorhomes because they are a home and automobile all in one. They’re often easier to drive than towing a long trailer and don’t require that you also own a truck with a hefty towing capacity. However, one of the biggest advantages can also become one of the biggest drawbacks. Unless you…
There are so many RV options that it can be hard to choose! Pull-behind travel trailers and fifth wheels are two popular choices that allow you to pull an RV using your own vehicle. But not all cars, trucks, and SUVs are up for the task. If you are considering using a towing car to…
Hitching a trailer isn’t rocket science; however, when done incorrectly, you run the risk of completely ruining your rig. No one wants that, so we’re here to guide through the process of hitching and unhitching your rig. Here’s what you need. Preparation and Supplies Better over-prepared than under-prepared! First step, make a checklist! Making a…
Safety is priority number one when it comes time to hitching or unhitching your travel trailer. Hitching especially is something you want to pay close attention to every time. If you do it wrong, you run the risk of completely destroying your trailer. Do it correctly and you should have nothing to worry about as you…
It’s a vehicle, it’s a camper— it’s both! That’s the beauty of an RV. RV motorhomes are convenient because you can just get in and go without having to worry about hitching up a travel trailer. But once you arrive at your campsite, packing up and driving a big rig around for sightseeing and errands…
If you are new to RVing, getting things hitched up right and making your way down the road can be pretty stressful. Those who have seen “The Long, Long Trailer” featuring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz probably know what I’m talking about here. Not familiar? Here’s a clip: Now, hitching up and towing a travel…