Towing is complicated, isn’t it? Every time I think I know everything, I go back to SAE J2807 or the FMVSS, and I learn something new! One of my Readers, “Charlie,” recently asked me a
A coupler is welded or bolted to the front of your trailer frame. It mates with the trailer ball for a secure swiveling connection. How to choose a trailer coupler isn’t rocket science. Here’s a
Curious why the GVWR of your RV is greater than the GAWR? Concerned that the math seems shadowy? Fear not, because there’s a perfectly reasonable answer. Federal Law Allows GVWR to Be Higher than GAWR
“Flipping the axle” is a colloquial way of saying “lifting my RV.” It’s an aftermarket procedure used to gain ground clearance. There are a lot of misconceptions about this procedure, the biggest of which is
If you’re like me, uneven trailer tire wear feels like theft. It’s not fair. One side of the tire is in the prime of its life, and the other is eating through a straw and
Tire dry rot is usually spotted in the spring and summer, but the problem begins in the fall and winter. Take care of your RV now, and it’ll treat you right later. Hibernate right, and
I recently received a question from a lady named “Cassandra” about the tongue weight on her travel trailer. Here’s what she wrote: “I have a [Rockwood] Geo Pro 19FBS that is 14.7% DRY hitch weight.
If you’re the sort of person who enjoys dog fighting, political debates, and Brazillian soccer matches (football, my apologies), then just ask a group of RV owners, “Which is better? A single- or double-axle trailer?”
Let’s take a break from our regularly scheduled programming about RVs and look at their close cousins, the utility trailer! Are you about to replace the wooden decking on your trailer? Most trailers with wooden
What Is An Articulating Trailer Coupler? An articulating trailer coupler is a hitch mechanism that allows 360-degree rotation of a trailer-to-tow vehicle connection. It prevents the hitch ball from binding against the coupler. Articulating (also
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