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Quick Tip: Why Is GVWR Higher or Lower than GAWR? ANSWERED!

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

The Engineer Answers: Should I Flip My Trailer Axles?

“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

Quick Tip: What Causes RV Trailer Tires to Wear on the Inside Only?

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

Quick Tip: 3 Secrets to Protecting Your RV Tires from Dry Rot

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

Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Tongue Weight? (with Examples)

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.

Which Is Better – A Single or Double Axle Travel Trailer? (An Engineer’s Perspective)

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?”

Can I Upgrade My Axles to Increase My RV Weight Carrying Capacity?

If you think you can upgrade your axles to increase your RV’s maximum weight capacity, think again. Many RV owners have purchased a Brobdingnagian house-on-wheels only to discover that by the time they fill up

What Is the GVWR of Your RV? (And How Is It Calculated?)

This article doesn’t require any fancy introduction. This is a nuts-and-bolts kind of post. You want to know what the GVWR means for an RV, and I’m here to tell you! Let’s get going.What Is

11 Causes of Trailer Sway and How to Stop It – Myths and Facts

Trailer sway is the stuff of nightmares. It’s a classic case of the tail wagging the dog. It’s the number one cause of RV accidents in this country. If you’re the sort of person who

The 411 On Flat Towing a Dinghy Behind Your RV

No lie: Driving a motorhome can be exhausting. You plant your hands at 10 and 2. You keep your eyes on the road, ears twitching like a cat’s, eyes darting like a fox’s. No one

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