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

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By Gail Marsh The good news? We planned to travel with our motorcycle. The bad news? The transporter who had agreed to take our motorcycle...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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America’s Original RV Newsletter. Since 2001 Issue 2797 Today's thought “The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness.” ―Michel de Montaigne Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, October 23, 2025

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From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers since 2001 • Issue 2759 Today's thought “Do not think that love in order to be genuine has...

Navigating the crossroads of trailer safety chain hookup

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By Dave Solberg There have been several discussions on proper connection of trailer safety chains. An article regarding the connection of the safety chains to...

Wind topples RV, reminding RVers how fast a gust can ruin a trip

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
WENDOVER, Utah — A pickup truck towing a travel trailer was blown over during a sudden windstorm on Saturday evening, Oct. 11, highlighting the...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers since 2001 • Issue 2752 Today's thought “You only live once, but if you work it right, once is...

What is the best travel trailer brake controller for my truck?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave,  My truck does not have a brake controller. I am looking to purchase a trailer that has a GVWR of 8,000 lbs. What...

Trailer sway: Causes, cures, and avoiding a disaster

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris New travel trailer users beware. A big boogieman lurking around the next curve could be your undoing. Trailer sway!...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, September 26, 2025

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Issue 2740 Today's thought “I travel not to go anywhere but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” ―Robert Louis...

Pros and cons of lifting a travel trailer for more ground clearance

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By Cheri Sicard Does your travel trailer drag when going out of driveways? Have you ever thought about the process of lifting a travel trailer?...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, September 11, 2025

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From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers • Issue 2729 Today's thought “If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is...

What is the ’60/40 rule’ for towing a trailer? Should I use it? How?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, I have come across several posts, articles, and graphics that recommend using the 60/40 rule for weight distribution of a towed trailer. Should...
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