You may have heard horror stories of travel trailers flipping over due to high winds. Or perhaps you’ve seen YouTube videos of fifth wheels stuck under bridges. You don’t want to be that guy. You don’t want to endanger your family, and you also don’t want to make the nightly news. Let’s take a look […]
11 Best SUVs for Towing RV Campers
Have you ever thought about using SUVs for towing instead of trucks? They’re actually a good, economical option. Sport utility vehicles offer many luxury features, and some have great gas mileage, too. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at the top 11 SUVs with the highest towing capacities on the market today. Are […]
Is It Illegal to Tow Without Towing Mirrors?
Towing a lengthy trailer can be incredibly dangerous because you can have massive blind spots while driving. Depending on your vehicle, the factory-installed mirrors may not do much to help you see the rear of your trailer. Did you know that you could be breaking the law if you don’t have towing mirrors on your […]
9 Small Campers to Pull Behind Your Jeep Wrangler
So you have a Jeep Wrangler and want to tow a camper without upgrading your vehicle. You’re in luck! The Jeep Wrangler towing capacity can accommodate small travel trailers. So you can head out for an off-road weekend and take a tiny home on wheels with you. It’s the best of both worlds and a […]
How Much Clearance Do You Need Between a Truck and a Fifth Wheel?
When setting up a truck and fifth wheel there are many things to consider including the clearance between the bed and trailer. Because a fifth wheel sits partially over the bed of the truck its important to get the clearance between the two correct to allow movement when going down the road. Today, we’ll look […]
What Is an RV Trailer Tug Test?
It only takes seeing or hearing a massive fifth-wheel unhitching unexpectedly once to remind you of the importance of doing a trailer tug test before towing. The massive damage that can result is nothing compared to the risk of injury to you and others. Today, we’ll help you know what a trailer tug test is […]
Can You Tow an RV with a Lifted Truck?
Whether you want higher clearance, bigger tires, or a truck that stands out in a crowd, installing a lift kit can do all three! However, if you’re an RVer who dreams of owning a lifted truck, we invite you to press pause on your plans and read this article. In all the excitement, we don’t […]
What Is Your RV Height, and Why Do You Need to Know It?
Your day can go from good to awful in a matter of seconds by not knowing your RV height. Let’s buckle up and take a closer look at RV height and why you need to know it! What Does RV Height Mean? RV height refers to the physical height of an RV. Many manufacturers will […]
Do You Need a Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch?
A shattered back window isn’t the way you want to start your camping adventure. A sliding fifth wheel hitch can help you avoid damaging your RV and truck. It can save you from an expensive repair bill. Keep reading to see if a sliding fifth wheel hitch should be your next big purchase. What Is […]
Do You Need a Sway Bar to Pull a Camper?
RVers everywhere dread sway. Luckily, you can significantly reduce trailer sway with the addition of a sway bar for your camper. Let’s take a deeper look at sway: what it is, what causes it, and how you can prevent it. What Is Sway and What Causes It? You can experience sway when driving any vehicle, […]