As a semi driver, you nailed it, all of it. Always ready yourself for the road ahead. All, okay the good truck drivers, are always looking 3/4 to 1 mile ahead and keeping a safe distance. I know not all truck drivers are safe, especially now a days. But I’m one of the few that can say they have over a million miles of safe driving. Love the videos, keep coming and safe driving! We’ll be looking for a used 6.4 Ram next year, just getting some more bills paid off right now.
I appreciate it my friend. Looking forward to you getting that 6.4 Ram! I definitely understand that process of getting things right to pull the trigger on it! Thanks for watching!
Once again, uve brought alot of key points in rv towing to the surface. I agree with everything you said as well as execute them myself. One thing id like to add is whenever you stop to stretch or refuel you need to walk around to each wheel on the rv and just touch the axle hub (or use a infrared thermometer). This is what i do to determine if my bearings are in good shape. If one or two of your hubs are hot or are hotter than the others it probably means ur about to experience a bearing failure and if you can detect that before it happens then you can save yourself alot of time and money. Preventing damage and possibly causing a serious accident is a win in my book. Always remember that the smoother the transit is, the less stress you put on urself and ur family, and the more you will be able to enjoy your trip
My uncle swore something was off in his truck recently, after towing for a bit. We stopped and got out, and the driver side wheel was scorching. Heat coming offi it like an industrial strength toaster. Brake issue. I never would have noticed. Things one can learn from the old and wise haha.
@@SliderFury1 absolutely! Man most people these days wouldn't have known to pay attention and look. You are right s out learning from the wise and experienced!
Glad to know I’ve been doing nearly everything you’ve talked about. I just have to practice driving in a middle lane in metro areas so I can get out of peoples way when they enter a highway.
Great video and lots of helpul tips. Ive never travelled with my travel trailer in heavy traffic before. I will be driving to Charlotte and then to Fayettenam next year with my rv to visit my in-laws.
Excellent video, excellent. I have a 1000 mi trip coming up in June and I'm a nervous wreck. Your video will definitely be saved. Thank you and God bless 🙏.
@Ron Jones I get it completely. I would plan to get gas every 2.5 to 3 hours. I thought it would be a pain to stop that frequently but it is actually a great thing because it allows you to get out and move around. Helps to prevent fatigue longer and it helps to keep you alert more. When you pull into gas stations just take your time and assess your route before you pull in. It's not as terrible as people tend to make it seem as long as you simply take your time and don't feel bad about taking up space. People will be fine waiting just like you will have to wait at times to find a lane to fill up in. Be anxious for nothing 😁. You will be fine for sure
@@liveyourfree you have no idea how important this message has been for me. I'm over 55 and disabled but I see other older people doing it, that was the only thing that gave me confidence to even try it. Your recommendations about planning my route to the gas pump will definitely be followed. Now if you can only help me make it through Atlanta. That freaks me out even when I'm just driving my truck 😆. Once again you really have reached out and helped someone. Thank you my brother take care and God bless 🙏.
Good advice. I am like a scanner when towing. Constantly scanning what's in front, behind and to the sides of me. I used to go 80-90 mph while towing my 36' travel trailer. I had 1 almost big incident where I couldn't stop luckily had a lane open to the left of me to bail out in. Some idiot weaving in and out of traffic cut me off and then slammed on brakes when he had no where to go. Now I am 60-65 always sometimes a little more if flow is faster. But wow what a difference in gas mileage. Can now make our 4hr trip to beach without stopping for gas about 1 1/2 before we got there...
I've basically bought your exact setup, after watching all your videos... New 2022 GD Imagine 2910BH & 22 Ram 2500 Laramie Night Edition... Keep up the videos, and info...
That I40 on both ends of Raleigh (east/west) can be a nightmare coming in and leaving out!! I get out of the traffic jam/backup and wondering where’s the accident and nothing, I’m glad there’s no accident, but what caused a 1-2 mile traffic jam!! patients is definitely needed.
Exactly! I ask myself that every time I hit traffic through there. Really...Why is traffic standing still?!?!?! You understand because you hit it on the head!
The construction doesn't help either! I got stuck in the right lane on the ramp leading from 440 to 40 east pulling my camper and damn near put it into the barrier bc no one would let me over. Talk about stressful!
@@llldaslll1590 you are spot on about that section. The barriers make it pretty tight in those construction spots and people are moving to get to where they are going for sure. Definitely not the funnest part of the drive and stressful for sure. Nothing but the truth in your post my friend!
Great video! Will be making my first big pull with our camper in april. Heading to Hershey PA. Can’t wait to try out my new to me 2017 ram 1500 towing our 32.5 foot flagstaff ultra lite. This helps a lot with driving on major roads.
OMG your daughter in the background with her head bouncing around as she was asleep was hilarious for me. Great tips by the way. I totally miss my kids when they were that age.
I would say a good tip general would be too time arrival in bigger cities when the roads are not used as much. Like Knoxville,tn I normal try to time going through there at like 3 to 5 am. If possible
A couple of things you missed - 1 Anti-sway hard ware MUST be used on trailers over or in excise of 26 ft. 2 - Know where your Trailer brake controller is and that its easy to activate if needed for added braking to help in emergency stopping. 3 -If your towing vehicle is equipped with a Tow Haul feature Make sure you use it as it will save your transmission 4 - Make sure your tow vehicle is equipped with the appropriate hardware { external Tranny cooler in line with the stock one in your radiator, And Engine oil Cooler as these will help dissipate the excessive heat .
Never exceed you trailer tires max speed. If you are to slow doing 65 mph then find a safer rout. But great video, thank God for the fl turnpike no traffic and don't have to deal with people runing 90 mph
What drives me crazy when people come to merge on they need/should get up to the speed limit to merge. Don’t be that person going 45mph trying to merge when it’s 70mph. Drives me nuts. Not talking about semi or people who are pulling and need more for to pick up speed just the random people in cars and trucks running to the store.
Towing above the speed limit because it's "traffic speed" is one of the worst pieces of towing advice I've heard. You can't maneuver or stop a fast as the rest of traffic. But what do you expect from a guy who's previously endangered his children by towing a heavy trailer with a half ton and has them in the vehicle while filming and driving.
If you learned anything from this video you need to NOT be driving an RV. The common sense spouted here as new information is mind numbing. This person drives a Dodge Ram, one of THE worst trucks available today and feels it necessary to repeat Tue obvious over and over. Also clockbait, the exclamation points made this video sound urgent and pointed towards new and important info. Nope, rehashed garbage to get views.
I know this only helps your video and you probably don’t care but I found it very concerning watching a video about being safe as you stare at the camera while towing your family. More concerning, a car seat safety check can be done for free by car seat safety experts. Please consider taking more steps to secure your child in a better equipped car seat.
I would recommend the TPMS Tire Minder. It is a little costly it has a rechargeable little LCD monitor screen with a mount so that you don't have to use your phone while driving. It also has a transmitter that is so easy to install to the RV battery. Depending on how long your travel trailer you may or may not need the transmitter. I have a 32 foot travel trailer and I mounted it underneath the belly. I also have the same setup as you. Be safe on the road great video and hello from San Antonio, Texas.
A lot of really useful, concrete tips and very helpful thinking. I’m about to hit the road in a few months. Naturally I’m nervous. Can’t thank you enough for sharing this. Will share with my wife.
Have learned from you videos, made our first trip with our 2800 this past weekend little over 250 miles, going up was very easy, Sunday afternoon the winds were 15 to 20, so felt the cross winds a few times. Just like you have said you feel it but was manageable. Don’t see an issue with my half ton. Thanks again!!
Thank you for confirming my driving strategies! I LOVE your little girl.. head bobbing around and proof that you are driving smooth enough for a comfy drive! ☺
following distance is always something I try to maintain more of when towing. The issue I seem to have when I get in traffic with my camper is other drivers in cars often see that space and cut in front of me making that space smaller. Then I have to slow down for a moment to gain my space back and often someone else will change lanes in to that cushion I like to have. seems like there isn't much I can do about these folks but just be more on alert. I wish more drivers would have some understanding about how towing works and that we are not leaving that gap for them its to keep us safe.
Be cognizant of your trailer rear bumper when pulling away from a gas pump while also turning. Saw a guy rip out the left rear section and bumper of his trailer for turning too soon.
Me and a group of friends are going to Wyoming from Georgia after we graduate and was wondering where would I park or how would I park with it? Also thanks for the advice
Most people do not look far enough ahead and in a lot of states, does the trailer/5er GVWR over 10000 lbs- you need a non CDL license. Check your state, max weight of truck and trailer over 26000- non CDL. Check your state.
