Towing Archives

Trailer towing tips you need to know

Video Editor - February 15, 2023

By Cheri Sicard The team from Big Truck Big RV (one of the high-quality channels that placed in our top RV YouTube channel poll) is...

Can I flat-tow my Honda CR-V?

Dave Solberg - January 30, 2023

Dear Dave, I have a Honda CR-V. Is there any way it can be flat-towed behind my motorhome? —Millicent, 2003 Fleetwood Bounder Dear Millicent, There are several issues...

How do we educate the RV consumer about towing capacity?

Dave Solberg - January 27, 2023

Dear Dave, I would hope, with camping season coming up, that current and future RV owners would and should understand better what they are already...

Having a towing maintenance kit could save your trip

Dustin Simpson - January 27, 2023

Every Wednesday we meet for a livestream called Talkin’ RV Tech. We not only answer technical questions, but we also share what we like...

RV Towing: 8 common towing mistakes and how to avoid them

Video Editor - November 29, 2022

By Cheri Sicard Over the years the folks at the Trailer Parts Outlet have heard endless stories of RV towing disasters. In order to help...

RV engineer answers: Is maximum towing capacity just smoke and mirrors?

Ross Regis - October 28, 2022

You will almost never tow what you think you can. To those of you who have owned RVs for years, this isn’t breaking news....

Towing: Safely descending steep grades

Video Editor - October 26, 2022

Sean and Kristy Michael, aka the team from the Long Long Honeymoon, have put together an extremely quick but useful video about the downhill...

RV boo-boos: A motorhome, a trailer, and a boat… What could go wrong?

Russ and Tiña De Maris - October 21, 2022

The group that shared this photo may have shot the image in New Zealand. If so, we hope the practice won't make its way...

Hitchless towing unveiled by Toyota: Is this the future of RVing?

Jeff Clemishaw - October 15, 2022

You heard that right. Last month, Toyota issued a monumental press release that has made shockwaves in the auto industry. It may sound like...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Newsletter Editor - September 14, 2022

Issue 1948 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...

Tow vehicle wiring tester can save some anxiety while traveling

Dustin Simpson - September 13, 2022

Part of towing your RV responsibly is making sure your trailer lights are working properly. Why are my running lights or brake lights not...

Ask Dave: Can I tow a fifth wheel with a 1/2-ton pickup?

Dave Solberg - September 12, 2022

Dear Dave, My wife and I are looking into a fifth wheel purchase. I was wondering if we have to get a 3/4-ton pickup or...

Trailer Towing Challenge: 3 winch cables vs. HUGE fifth wheel

Video Editor - August 9, 2022

By Cheri Sicard “Y’all going to put us in the newspaper?” That was the question the owner of the 41-foot, triple-axle fifth wheel in the...

RV towing tips: What does the tow haul button do?

Video Editor - August 3, 2022

By Cheri Sicard Does your truck or tow vehicle have a tow or haul button? What does that button do? Do you need to always...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, June 3, 2022

Newsletter Editor - June 3, 2022

Issue 1875 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...

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

Gail Marsh - May 20, 2022

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...

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

Dave Solberg - May 3, 2022

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...

Need to tow? Options abound instead of pickup trucks

James Raia - March 12, 2022

The 2022 Outback Onyx Edition XT starts at $36,270. The 2022 Lincoln Navigator has a beginning price of $78,400. The vehicles don't have much...

Truck camper demolished when hit with 85 mph winds

Emily Woodbury - January 28, 2022

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...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, December 13, 2021

Newsletter Editor - December 13, 2021

Issue 1751 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,...

Ask Dave: Can I tow my Ford F-150 with my Tiffin RV?

Dave Solberg - December 12, 2021

Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

Ask Dave: How does a weight distribution hitch work?

Dave Solberg - September 28, 2021

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

Tony Barthel - August 21, 2021

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...

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

Dave Solberg - August 19, 2021

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 and Towing Trends: The latest truck news for RVers: August 8, 2021

Tony Barthel - August 7, 2021

In this Truck and Towing Trends column, we’ll look for the latest information about trucks and tow vehicles with insider stories and tips about...

Truck and Towing Trends: The latest truck news for RVers. August 1, 2021

Tony Barthel - July 31, 2021

In this Truck Trends column, we'll look for the latest information about trucks and tow vehicles with insider stories and tips about tow vehicles...

Stupid, stupid towing technique. Watch short video and weep

RV Travel - June 25, 2021

By Normal Frump Oh, here we go again with massive evidence of the dramatic decline in human intelligence. Is it the preservatives in our food...

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

Gail Marsh - April 2, 2021

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!

Nanci Dixon - March 19, 2021

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

Tony Barthel - March 12, 2021

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...

The top 5 trailer towing mistakes owners make

Mark Polk - March 7, 2021

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?

Gail Marsh - March 5, 2021

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

Tony Barthel - December 26, 2020

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...

Jeep Reviews: Which is best to flat tow?

Nanci Dixon - December 24, 2020

By Nanci Dixon Last week I reviewed a few cars for flat towing and it was wonderful to read such helpful comments from so many...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Newsletter Editor - December 23, 2020

Issue 1499 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,...

How comfortable are you at the wheel driving or towing your RV?

Emily Woodbury - December 19, 2020

If you were driving or towing your RV today, how comfortable would you say you are driving it? Very? Comfortable, but a little stressed?...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, November 12, 2020

Newsletter Editor - November 12, 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...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Newsletter Editor - November 3, 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...

An easy fix to stop towed vehicle rattle

RV Staff - November 2, 2020

By Greg Illes There are a lot of anti-rattle devices on the market, all aimed at limiting or removing the "clunk" from the loose-fitting tow...

World’s lightest homebuilt trailer easily towed by a Prius!

Emily Woodbury - October 16, 2020

Check this out! This is the world's lightest homemade hard-topped trailer. At only 450 lbs, this cute little trailer can be towed by a...

“We’re (finally!) towing a dinghy and loving it!”

Nanci Dixon - August 13, 2020

By Nanci Dixon We love having a dinghy vehicle to drive once we park the motorhome. It only took a few car rentals and unhooking...

Don’t forget to tow your… helicopter?

Emily Woodbury - July 30, 2020

We found this image on the CampingRoadTrip.com Facebook page and first gasped, then chuckled... could this be real? A few Facebook commenters mention they've...

Do you drive or tow your RV?

Emily Woodbury - July 26, 2020

If you've been reading RV Travel for a long time, you probably remember us asking this question before (perhaps a couple of times) and...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Newsletter Editor - July 22, 2020

Issue 1389 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,...

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