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RV Daily Tips. Thursday, July 21, 2022

Issue 1909 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Ask Dave: Can I tow this with that?

Dear Dave, I need some advice on towing with my 2020 GMC Canyon Denali V6 308hp with tow package. It's rated for 7,000 lbs. and...

Around the campfire: How fast do you drive when towing your RV?

How fast do you drive when you're towing your RV? This was the question posed to the campfire crowd a few nights ago. A...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Issue 1853 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Ask Dave: What size tow vehicle do we need to safely tow our fifth wheel?

Dear Dave, We just bought a Grand Design Momentum 351M and now need to determine how big/strong of a tow vehicle we need to be...

Truck camper demolished when hit with 85 mph winds

We write often about the importance of knowing the weather ahead of you, whether you're staying in one place or traveling. It can, quite...

Ask Dave: How does a weight distribution hitch work?

Answers to questions about RV Repair and Maintenance from RV expert Dave Solberg, author of the "RV Handbook" and the managing editor of the...

Truck & Towing Trends: SUVs that haul… sorta

Ford’s Bronco already made a big splash when it hit the market. While towing might not be it’s strong suit, being towed is something...

Porsche crashes, flips over, while towing a trailer

I was prompted to share this story after seeing a post by the California Highway Patrol of Solano County with photos of a Porsche...

Ask Dave: What is the proper setup of safety chains when towing?

Answers to questions about RV Repair and Maintenance from RV expert Dave Solberg, author of the "RV Handbook" and the managing editor of the...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, May 14, 2021

Issue 1600 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Trailer “tail-wagging” – Prevent this dangerous sway from happening to you

By Gail Marsh What does a dog’s tail have to do with towing an RV? Turns out, a lot! Not knowing about the “wagging dog’s...

Owner destroys brand-new Jeep while flat towing it. You won’t believe the damage!

By Nanci Dixon A 2021 Jeep Rubicon with less than 10,000 miles was recently brought in for service to a dealer in Florida. The Jeep...

RV Review: 2021 Renegade Classic Toterhome

By Tony Barthel Sometimes my worlds collide. Like when a racing channel I follow was talking about their new RV. So, I thought I should...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, March 8, 2021

Issue 1551 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

The top 5 trailer towing mistakes owners make

Mark J. Polk, RV Education 101 How to safely and properly tow a trailer involves many factors. The tow vehicle and trailer must be properly...

Triple towing: Is it legal? Is it safe? Should you do it?

By Gail Marsh The good news? We planned to travel to a warmer climate for the winter! The bad news? The transporter who had agreed...

Half-ton trucks: What to know before you tow

By Tony Barthel How much can you tow with a half-ton pickup? It might surprise you that there is no single answer to this. It...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, September 30, 2020

This newsletter is for intelligent, open-minded RVers. If you comment on an article, do it with respect for others. If not, you will be denied...

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