STOP RV Towing Accidents! 6 Travel Trailer Mistakes Every RVer Should Know! 

I've have a 2016 27 foot Forest River Sandstorm Toy trailer. My first long trip from SO CA to KY in 2019 to visit my kids was an exhausting experience with each pot hole and big rig that would pass on the left pulling us out of our lane it was a white knuckled exhausting expectance. The next year before we left to KY, I purchased a Pro-Pride system in 2020, the Pro-Pride Hitch has a great heavy duty design and I now have over 20,000 + miles on the Pro-Pride traveling each year from CA to Texas, CA to KY to visit my kids and grandchildren and family, the Pro Pride and its has been a game change in pulling my trailer, I used to get exhausted pulling my trailer for long drive days, this system virtually has no wind sway, the system transfers the tongue weight to my rear axel instead if on the bumper, virtually no puling vacuum on the left when Big rigs come up on your drivers side, it has changed my traveling experience from white knuckle driving to a effortless enjoyable drive.

Always use a lock pin in the latch on trailer ball hitches .

I’m super happy I have experience in both TT and 5th wheel. I actually understand what he’s saying.

I ensure that the ball is secured in the coupler by temporarily raising the tongue with the jack enough to lift the hitch slightly higher than its unladen position.

One test you can do on a ball hitch similar to pull test on 5th wheel. After you drop onto ball and engage lock lift the hitch again with the jack (easier with electric jack). See if hitch pops off ball. You can also look underneath to see if capture plate is all the way around ball. Do not use your fingers, if it engages while fingers are there not good. Lifting the hitch with jack will also make it easier to hook up chains on distribution bars.

Would you cover how to adjust your trailer break controller to the right brake setting…..

#7. Have a tow vehicle that can handle the trailer. Not just the tow weight capacity but the ability to stop the trailer. Control the trailer in situations that could arise like WIND. Or Defensive driving. Stopping WHEN you lose the trailer brakes. (That is going to happen. It's not an "if" situation at all. It's a "when" you lose the trailer brakes situation) So many people out there pulling a big 5th wheel with the 1/2 ton or more with the 3/4 ton trucks that "SAY" they can pull it but it's MORE THAN PULLING.... it's everything else. Dually police here.... don't question my autoratie!!!!!! lol

We have a B+ this is still interesting information.

Great video!!👍🏻

😂😂😂 I thought this was a tow vid… it looks like you thought it was an exercise video. Wave arms up & down at your side & the chop with your left arm. Now, all together now… Cue the music And, 5… 6… 7… 8… 🕺🏻

Meet, Blaze....Lazar.....Blazer..... Dodgeball

great information, my wife is always concerned about that noise, I tell her that if it's not making noise, it's not done properly

Maybe the driver should reach under the hitch and feel the lock to the ball? DA

Only thing I would say about this is the crossing the chains is just a personal preference. I have literally seen several trailers come unhooked and they still hit the ground with the chains crossed.

Laser mentioned what sounded like "4 Plat". I did not really understand what he said. Can someone provide clarification as to what he was referring to? I have a bit of towing experience but have not heard that term (or whatever sounded similar). Thanks! P.S. I guess I must be doing something right because I do adhere to all of the pointers that he mentioned.

One thing I always do when pulling a trailer is pull out the break away cable and do a tug test. This ensures that the brakes work if it becomes unhooked. I also use my fingers to feel the ball to make sure it's latched. I would rather have to clean my hands than my trailer coming loose.

Well, it turns out that I am not as trailer dumb as I thought I was.

First view !!!!

etrailer RV towing expert Laser reveals 6 common travel trailer towing mistakes that you are likely still making. How many of these mistakes have you made? Get help from the RV towing experts at etrailer enjoythejourney.life/Etrailer ✅ SUBSCRIBE: enjoythejourney.life/RU-vid Watch us on the first 24/7 RV TV Network! enjoythejourney.life/RVTV ➡ Subscribe by Email: enjoythejourney.life/newsletter ✅ Click ⬇⬇⬇"READ MORE"⬇⬇⬇ for links to our favorite RV resources, gadgets, gear, & FREE stuff! Save 7% off these awesome MORryde upgrades enjoythejourney.life/MORryde with code: enjoythejourney Tom's Beginner's Guide To RVing Course on RV Masterclass! (free with subscription) Best RV Routes, campsites & more! enjoythejourney.life/rvtripwizard (25% off with code: ENJOY25) FREE OFFICIAL TRAUMA/PTSD TEST! enjoythejourney.life/cheri 🌞 Cheri can help one on one with you over Zoom (94% success treating depression, PTSD, anxiety, shame & more in one 2 hour session) More info: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I8i3oO_90-0.html 📶 HOW DO WE GET INTERNET? Save 20% OFF your first month with Homefi Internet with code: EnjoyLiferv enjoythejourney.life/router More about Homefi Internet enjoythejourney.life/homefi 🔋 Save 5% OFF Enduro Power lithium batteries enjoythejourney.life/enduro or mention 'Enjoy the Journey' if you call 303-968-1366 SOLAR! ETRAILER & GO POWER! enjoythejourney.life/solar & enjoythejourney.life/inverter 🚲 LECTRIC EBIKES! Get the best price on the e-bikes Tom & Cheri have enjoythejourney.life/ebikes (or mention Enjoy the Journey if you call in (602) 715-0907) Water heater upgrade enjoythejourney.life/heater 📰 BEST RV WARRANTY enjoythejourney.life/warranty 💦 Blu Tech R3 (the same water filter Tom & Cheri have, save 7% off) enjoythejourney.life/water or on Amazon: amzn.to/3xqRiAu ➡ JOIN US, secret videos, live streams, current location, RU-vid creator tips & MORE! enjoythejourney.life/join ✅ MERCH! T-SHIRTS & MORE! enjoythejourney.life/shirts 👍 Quick Start Guide: How to Make Money & RV & FREE RV Campsite Setup & Breakdown Checklist(s) enjoythejourney.life/newsletter 🎉 LIVE RU-vid CREATOR Q & A WITH TOM & FREE PDF DOWNLOAD eepurl.com/hrNi6P SAVE BIG ON RV DIESEL! enjoythejourney.life/RVfuel (mention Thomas Kenemore) Our Dream hitch & fifth wheel pin box combo enjoythejourney.life/hitch & enjoythejourney.life/geny **** SOCIAL: Follow us & share **** Join the 'Journey Tribe': enjoythejourney.life/join Subscribe to our RU-vid channel: enjoythejourney.life/RU-vid Subscribe to our Podcast: anchor.fm/enjoy-the-journey-life Subscribe to our newsletter for updates: enjoythejourney.life/newsletter Join our Facebook Group: enjoythejourney.life/group Facebook Page: facebook.com/EnjoyTheJourney.Life Instagram: instagram.com/enjoythejourney.life TikTok www.tiktok.com/@enjoythejourney.life Website: enjoythejourney.life/ **** RV PARKING & CAMPSITE FINDERS! **** Best RV Routes, campsites & Tom's Beginner's Guide To RVing Course (free with subscription) enjoythejourney.life/rvtripwizard (25% off with code: ENJOY25) CampersCard - Save up to 50% off on campgrounds - 15% OFF enjoythejourney.life/card Get $100 off a Thousand Trails camping pass! Contact Aaron Aaron_Massa@equitylifestyle.com or 360-489-4407 or contact Kimberly for a "used" membership enjoythejourney.life/TT or 800-272-0401 (mention Tom Kenemore if you call in) RV FREE at wineries, breweries, golf courses & more (save 15% off with code: HHFRIENDS15) enjoythejourney.life/HH FREE RV parking (save 15% off with code: BWFRIENDS15) enjoythejourney.life/boondockers100K Free Camping, Trip Planner & More! (30 Day Free Trial) enjoythejourney.life/dyrt **** OUR WORK/VIDEO GEAR **** www.amazon.com/shop/enjoythejourney.life Get A Free Month of Video Music enjoythejourney.life/musicbed, enjoythejourney.life/music & artlist.io/Tom-2432573 FREE RU-vid Channel success tools we use enjoythejourney.life/RU-vidSuccess **** CONTACT US **** Email: tomandcheri@enjoythejourney.life Mail Bag: Lake Effect Media 14870 Granada Avenue 1037 Apple Valley, MN 55124 Tom & Cheri, Full-time RV travelers sharing our adventures (and challenges), advice and more from the road. Inspiring others to do it now and live life on their terms, a life of freedom and adventure. 😍 Enjoy The Journey . Life, All Rights Reserved Our channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV or travel experts. We share our opinions and what has worked and not worked for us in the past. Before taking any action or making a purchase decision, you should do your own research. Some of our links are affiliate links. Thank you! #rvliving #rvlife #RV