Researching and documenting all things RV (non-commercial)
The first question is; Do we need a car when traveling? Depending on your goals and lifestyle you might be perfectly ok without a car and take bicycles or a motorcycle with you. Other people will take shuttle buses or call an Uber of Lyft, maybe you should rent a car? It is difficult...
RV Tow Check 2.0 is the only trailer towing calculator app of its kind that supports all manufacturers weight safety and warranty warnings. RV Tow Check 2.0 displays realistic towing capacity for fifth wheel and travel trailers (conventional trailers) simultaneously and provides instant results when selecting various kingpin or tongue weight percentages. This is...
Before you tow, you need to know! https://rvibrake.com/pages/flat-towing-law Flat towing a car by Tow bar or A-Frame on all four tires behind their RV is a very popular way to travel. RVing, in general, is a big responsibility and staying educated is key. When flat towing there are two things to consider. The first...
Published on Oct 4, 2016 A fascinating short video on why weight distribution matters so much for trailers. It shows why you need to pay attention to the weight distribution....
This was the question: How can we tow one of our existing cars to have transportation after we setup on a camp-ground. There are several possibilities and options. Here we go; Our cars; 2011 Hyundai Elantra Automatic Front Wheel Drive (35 Mpg) 2011 Buick LaCrosse Automatic Front Wheel Drive (20 Mpg) The options to...
It’s not only where you live, it’s also where you are going. Check on the states that you are traveling through to find the minimum towing weight requirement. If what you are towing exceeds the weight, an auxiliary braking system is required. Length and weight restrictions differ in several states. This website show you...
This little RV is for sure not over the limits but do you know how long, high and wide you are allowed to drive in each state? And what when you pull a toad or a boat? Find out by clicking this link:...
What’s the best way to tow a vehicle behind a motorhome? Walter Cannon of the Recreational Vehicle Safety and Education Foundation (RVSEF) explains the three most popular ways, citing each method’s advantages and disadvantages. Learn more about RVSEF at http://RVsafety.com . Presented by http://RVtravel.com FAQ: Pros and Cons of a Tow Dolly vs...
