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
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?”
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
Hmmm … a torsion axle? If you’re shopping for a small- to medium-weight trailer, you might have come across a torsion axle as mentioned in a sales brochure. So you’re wondering: What’s the big deal
If you’re shopping for a travel trailer, you have a decision to make: Single axle or dual axle? It’s a hotly debated forum topic. Some die-hard RV owners won’t consider anything else but a tandem
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