"Top 20" RV Towing Tips 

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You guys make nice videos. No yelling, no acid rock or disco music, just plain, straightforward info. Very good.

Thanks for tips. I enjoy your videos. Here are two additional suggestions. 1. make sure that the ball mount on your tow vehicle is at the proper height so that the trailer rides level. 2. If you are new, practice hitching, backing and parking. I bought my first camper 1 year ago. I had never towed anything. I practiced hitching and unhitching. I also took my trailer to a large empty parking lot, set up cones, and practiced backing in, from both directions. I now feel pretty confident in my backing skills. Thanks again for your enjoyable and helpful videos!

I've worked around RVs since the 1990s and you guys are the best on RU-vid when it comes to RVing advise. My wife and I love your videos. I currently work for a rental company called Airstream 2 Go and I watch your videos to see if I'm missing anything that my clients need to know when renting our trailers. Keep up the awesome work.

Terrific advice, especially about speed, brakes, and fatigue. You guys really speak well together, too, not talking all over each other! You're fun to watch. Keep up the good work.

Hi guys. I've learned my lessons well and pretty much in tune with your advice. Let me tell you about my first cross country pull. So first one of my leveling bars falls down but not off, dragging it well over 100 miles. Then, I did not know how to control the aftermarket trailer breaks, causing me to lurch forward and back. Needless to say, there was no traffic behind me for a few miles. And here's the kicker. I'm travelling along in the right lane through a construction zone, cones lined up on the shoulder. All of a sudden I saw a cop waving frantically at me to stop. I pulled over safely and he caught up to me and said "Look what your doing to the cones". I looked back and saw a mile of upended cones strewn all over the shoulder. The cop said, "Look at your pull out steps, their in open position!" So I guess the old saying, "Experience is the best teacher" will keep me in good stead for this year's cross country trip.

I’ve been hauling for many years and also have an extensive experience in logistics from beginning to end. Based on your tips in your video, I have some additional tips and suggestions. 1. Best to put heavy items in the center of the trailer. Not the front or the back. Most weight should be slightly ahead of the trailer axles. 2. Do not twist your tow safety chains. If your chains are too long that you have to twist them, links need to be removed. Twisting will give uneven tensions and weaken the chain if it may be under stress. 3. From my experience, this has happened twice and I was “lucky” enough to experience both ways to have your chain. When crossing your chains, if the trailer disconnects, the trailer will go side to side. If you attach them straight, the trailer will continue straight. 4. All towing moving connections need grease. Yes, that shinny ball needs grease. Couplers and balls can wear out quickly and cause the trailer to disconnect from the vehicle. This also goes for 5th wheel king pins. 5. Drive the appropriate speed. Do not drive too slow or too fast. It’s best to drive as close as you can near the speed limit in most areas. Don’t drive 55mph on a fwy with a speed limit of 80mph. If you can’t safely travel close to the posted speed limit, get off that fwy until you can. 6. Use turnouts. In California, you’re required to let traffic pass if there is 5 vehicles behind you. It’s polite and keeps people from doing something unsafe to pass you. 7. Expect the unexpected. This is an important one. Other drivers will do the stupidest things that can cause you to be involved in an accident. Stay alert and continue to scan to the road for these drivers. These drivers sometimes give hints what they are going to do. Two seem to be the most common. Jumping in your space cushion and slamming on their brakes. The other is drivers not looking or coming up to speed when they come onto the fwy. 8. Tire blowouts can be a symptom of suspension or weight issue. If parts are worn, it can cause tires not to be aligned. This will cause uneven ware or excessive tire heat. 9. Watch other drivers. There is so many people that will not alert you of a problem you’re towed vehicle is having, but they will stare at you as they pass. If you’re getting an unusual amount of stares, you should stop and do another walk around to figure out why they are staring. 10. Relax! People that are fearful or stressed while towing tend to make bad or extreme decisions that can hurt you and other people. Run every scenario you can think of through your mind and what you need to do when it happens. This will relax you and you will automatically handle the situation in an emergency without even thinking about it. Safe travels everyone!

I also do a walk around every time we stop at a rest stop. never pass up an opportunity to do a walk around.

Excellent video! Obviously the voices of experience and common sense. I have been Airstreaming for over 10 years now, and I can testify to the validity of their points made in this video. Thank you!

My husband and I are considering Full-timing for retirement. About a year and a half out. I am scouring the internet and there is so much good information out there from people like YOU! Thank you so much. I love everything you post and the two of you are such a cute couple

Here is a tip from a prof truck driver and heavy equipment hauler. Never and I mean NEVER but a twist in a metal link chain. In the event of a sudden extreme tug on the chain, the twisting of the chain in trying to reach its full length will multiply the force on the individual link where it is twisted and may result in an unexpected failure of the chain. If your chain is to long and touching the ground then remove one or more links. This can be accomplished by crossing the chains or moving the hook up one link. Caution must be taken in that you do not make your chains to short causing them to bind in a turn.

I love this video, I know it was 4 years ago, but the advice remains so very important for safety. I love Ford trucks and I love Airstream trailers. I hope You guys are still at it and you're enjoying life. Stay safe and God bless

We have lived full time in an RV since 1998 and have traveled east and west. Through trial and error, we have found that the setup we now have is most efficient for the weight we haul (our dually truck and 38' fifth wheel weigh approx. 24.5k). We installed an air-filled, shock-absorbing pin box before we purchased the rig we now have, which already had a suspension system called Mor/Ryde. We didn't know how invaluable that system was, combined with load range H tires, until we had to have the system replaced two years ago (due to age and a broken spring bracket we happened to see). After the repair and replacement, we now only have to deal with the normal wear and tear on our tires, replacing them as needed. Prior to this setup, we had numerous issues with tire wear and/or blowout problems, using the either trailer tires or truck tires that were the typical load range E. I didn't even know of a load range H until we got this rig! I really think heavier rigs such as RVs need heavier-duty tires, which can be purchased online (ebay) for much less than at a regular tire store. I simply call ahead and ask a friend (if available) for a suggested shop, and then call the shop for their address and how much they would charge to install a tire I have shipped to them. This has worked the best for us since our first tire issues with our 28' rig back in '99!

Use your key fob to lock and unlock tow vehicle doors. This activates marker lights and brake lights on the trailer making it easy for one person to check lights. Carry a can of contact cleaner. It’s perfect for cleaning out trailer electrical connectors.

I really appreciate the videos you folks make! Thank you. I really liked that Kristy emphasized getting a tow vehicle that can STOP the camper... I got my CDL-A a few years back, and went to drive long haul for a trucking company. I was surprised the first time I felt the sensation of having 80,000 lbs. behind me, going down a mountain! Travel trailers aren't that heavy, of course, but I can't agree with you more that you must have adequate - and hopefully more than adequate - braking ability on your vehicle. I also saw quite a few travel trailers, utility trailers, boats, etc., totaled on the side of the road from the unfortunate accidents that happen out there. Don't be 'that guy' who loses his investment and his vacation to the laws of gravity. Have more brakes than you need! Be safe out there.

That was the BEST video on RU-vid I’ve seen on towing! I was trying to explain to someone how to pull a trailer over the phone and was looking for videos for them to watch, and there are just none out there! There are a lot about backing up, and hooking up, but there are none about turning getting on and off of the on and off ramps or switching lanes. Thanks again this video! Stay safe out there!

I'm glad there are couples like you that are taking the time to post videos like this to help others. I've towed different trailers for many years, and would agree with 95% of what you preach in your videos. Great job and keep up the good work.

Really great vid. My wife and I are picking up our first trailer this coming Friday. We are totally stoked. Thank you for the great tips.

Great Tips. Especially the one about each person needs to be able to tow the rig.

Cute looking Chihuahua. Excellent tips. The ability to control a tow vehicle is imperative, whether you're actually towing a trailer, or you're carrying a big camper. I've seen plenty of trucks that don't look like they would be capable of towing anything heavier than a small cargo trailer.

Great tips! Credibility is everything, and traveling in 48 states builds an excellent level of experience! Really loved the tips and will surely use them when my wife and I move back to the states and start RVing again!

Good tip on the braking capability for tow vehicle.. I would like to offer one more from my years of pulling equipment with a F250 diesel tow vehicle. When considering tow vehicles, think about diesel vs. gas carefully. Diesels are great for torque compared to gas engines, but they are heavier vehicles, more expensive to maintenance, can require a dealership for repairs and finding auto-diesel can sometimes be frustrating. I can say from experience filling up with the semi's is not much fun waiting and the pumps they use pump wayyyy faster and nozzles are bigger than the auto-diesel pumps. Good video.

Great advice! I would highly recommend purchasing a TST Tire Monitoring System if you tow a single axle trailer. We experienced a blow out several years back and before we stopped the Airstream Bambi the tire came apart and tore up the aluminum panel above the wheel. One additional tip is to never allow anyone except yourself to torque your lug nuts. Tire shops always put the lug nuts on beyond Mfg specs. We also experienced a driver’s side tire loss on a hot day when all the lug nut failed. The tire literally passed us on the highway. The good news was the Airstream rolled along straight and true on the hub with zero sway.

Thanks for the valuable tips on towing. I' m a real novice. I just purchased a 31 ft Dutchmen and plan on spending lots of time traveling. Recently widowed, so its a solo venture, so I am a little hesitant about the how tos of rv life.. My husband was a mechanic and I have always been co- pilot. Your videos are excellent and give me all the sensible knowledge that I will need on the road to keep me safe. See you on the road someday!

Thanks for the tips! I had a friend who was killed last year towing a stock trailer over loaded with polo ponies. 3 of the horses were also killed. Unfortunately in the horse world too often I see people completely disregard safety rules. It actually made me a little anxious about towing the little pop up we recently got. My budding camping adventures almost came to an end! Learning as many things as possible about towing has really helped me be a lot more comfortable. My husband and I both tow the pop up. He makes me do all the backing because he says I'm a natural at it. I think he just doesn't want to do any backing!

Great tips and advise! Steven Lesher, not sure of the towing capacity of your truck, but I pull my 27 1/2 Cherokee travel trailer with a 2011 Toyota Tundra and don't have any issues. In fact I just drove it about 1200 miles from Ohio to Colorado and had smooth sailing. Just a side note, would never attempt it without my trusty assistant: weight distribution and sway control!

Collecting rocks! Hilarious! When we head out with our teardrop trailer friends, us ladies love to find obsidian in the mountains. "Don't tell our husbands" we say when we pack up the cars with black rocks. Wonderful tips as always.

I already subscribed, weeks ago. I'm getting over major surgery, using my time to get ready for our big adventure, our early RV retirement. I've done tons of research, and you guys are just the best! I grew up camping, but Dad did the towing. Truth is, we're a little nervous, and don't understand the various tech packages. I knew your video would be simple and straightforward, and it is. A great place to start. Thanks again.

Thank you. I'm a newbie getting my first fifth wheel soon. I need to learn everything.

Hello...My name is Danny...I have been a professional truck driver for awhile with just under 4 million miles since getting behind a wheel and now an instructor for those pliable minds of mush who aspire to become truck drivers. I am viewing your video here and when it came to tires and pressures you recommend for you, I thought I should chime in. Well I think you may have it wrong. The number 1 cause of blowouts on big rigs, that has not run over something, is under inflation of the tires. I run on my rig 100 psi on all 18 wheels and in all kinds of weather. The main problem in the southwest in high temps is running tires under inflated. The tires when they are not inflated to proper pressures will actually run hotter which increases pressure in the tires resulting in blow outs. I suggest that you might want to look into what the MFG of your trailer is recommending, for the size of the tire it comes with, and the pressure for those and stay close to it. One more thing. Those big strands of tire tread that you find along the roads, that we truck drivers affectionately call gators, most of those and I do mean most are not re-treads. They are actually virgin tires, meaning non retreads, that come from under inflated tires not over inflated. Enjoy you long honeymoon...perhaps when I retire, which will be my honeymoon, our paths might cross. Remember, keep the shiny side up...=)

thanks for taking the time to share these tips with us. I especially agree with your thoughts on towing/traveling at off times. It makes a huge difference and the trip more enjoyable. Awh...baby girl! So SWEET!!!

This is VERY helpful to me. My wife and I are making the transition from a large Coleman tent trailer to a 22' Ultralight. I'm a person that prefers to err on the side of safety, particularly in a situation where an innocent could be impacted by my stupidity. Thanks for the 29 tips!

They sell nice yellow wide right turn magnets at Amazon that fit the right side of the bumper perfectly. I put one on and it seems to keep that space clear.

Love the video. Good tips. One additional item on tires is tire age. My trucker friends won't let their tires exceed 3 years in age. I have also read 5 years. But either way, check the manufacture date and get rid of old tires. It's marked on each tire.

I have not even purchased our first RV yet and I am very glad I watched this video. The last time I did any real towing was when I was still active duty Army long ago. It is so much better to learn from someone else's experience than from an accident.

You two do a real service to the RV community and I appreciate it very much, your information is very helpful.

Thanks for the vid. All great tips and since tires can be a major issue in hot climates and long trips, for peace of mind, I purchased eight wireless tire monitors that display temp and pressure on both the truck and trailer tandems (EEZTIRE T515 - 8 sensor @ $400). Anymore, I am just not into changing flats in 95+ degree weather on a busy highway and blowing up my wheel wells and fenders. I'll drive at night if necessary.

I think knowing the clearance height and width of your rig should be memorized and/or posted on the dashboard to avoid clipping obstacles would be a good tip to add to your list.

Awesome video and I have another bonus tip to bring your list to an even 30. If you are hauling a truck camper make sure all tie-downs are secure and tensioned properly. It only takes 1 bad bump to ruin/end your vacation..

I've found that a small juice can with the top cut off makes a perfect cover to slip over the plug when the trailer is parked. I'd wrap a paper shop towel around the plug put the plug in the can and slip the plug under the propane tanks cover.

Great information. Really like your channel, we are just getting back into rv camping and appreciate all the info.

I would like to make a Cautionary Note about Holding Tanks in general. My understanding most are made from a polycarbonate or fiberglass material, (plastic). Most have a continuous flange around the top portion of the tank. Many are supported by the vehicle chassis frame from this flange. Don’t make the mistake I did thinking it was OK to travel with these tank partially or full. They will crack open and break at this location in due time, creating the worst mistake you made in a long time. Especially if you’re RV has a full metal covered under belly full of insulation? Play it smart, do it yourself or have your dealer inspect and or install additional supports to the tanks underbelly to take the heavy load of these flanges and really support the tanks. Happy travels

Really enjoyed the video. Lots of good tips. I am relatively new with towing a trailer and your videos have saved me a lot of "learning by my mistakes".

I just love you guys! You have helped me be comfy with my rig, backing up, traveling all over. I love the shirt I got from you too. :) Thanks for all the videos

Subject of hot weather tire pressure. Everybody should check tire pressure at the start of your trip and check again after the first 100 miles of hot weather driving to know for sure how your tire pressure changes and you will know for sure the correct pressure to start with. Just my 2 cents. By the way excellent video and over all great tips. Thank you.

Hope I am not duplicating another comment. I watched this a while ago. Please!!You are not undercover highway patrol. Even though you are going the speed limit and those other people are idiots, stay on the right lane unless you are passing, and on two way traffic roads, try to pull over and let the speed demons pass. I have seen people towing travel trailers with 15 vehicles piling up on their bumper, when there were numerous opportunities to pull over and let them pass. It only takes a few minutes and creates a lot of good will for yourself and the rest of us.

From someone who is about to buy an RV, thank you to both Long Long Honeymoon and MrJcjet for the video and comments. I find this extremely helpful.

I'll be getting a camper and truck soon, so I'm really glad I found your vid. I know it's already spared me some trouble. Thank you. 🙂👍

Thanks for the tips! I’m gonna be driving my stepdads truck to pull the new camper today so I’m kind of nervous

Get in the habit of checking the hub temp with a feel at each stop or fuel fill up. You can use your hand, but I carry a small digital IR thermometer and hang it on my shifter. A common problem with some trailers is bearing failure. Checking the hubs would provide an early warning!

@ 14:50 Seans doing the happy "Woo Hoo, I don't have to drive, I don't have have to drive" dance. I recognized it immediately. Wives generally have know clue the mental prep their men have to go through to get you to your destination. My wife drove our rig for the first time last weekend and it was such a welcome relief. I really hate the driving part. I just want to get there.

Thanks for the tips. My Dad told me when I was young to always cross the chains when towing something. I never knew why. Now I do!

Great tips, guys. I do want to raise one fairly major concern, however....the tip about lowering the tire pressures due to the pressure increasing when the tires get hot. I mention this because I believe the recommendation to DROP the pressure is a potential safety issue. I think your advise to speak with a tire expert is a very good one, as he will tell you to NEVER drop the air pressures to "cater" for the possibility of the pressures increasing above the COLD psi level - as the tires are actually designed for that increase in psi when hot. All tire pressures are to be checked when the tires are COLD. It is perfectly NORMAL and EXPECTED for the tire pressures to increase ABOVE the COLD pressure, when in use, and one should NEVER drop the pressures when the tires are hot to get the pressures back under the tire maximum COLD psi. (nor, to under inflate the tires on the basis that the pressures will increase above the maximum COLD pressure level!) That would cause a significant reduction in load capacity and potentially overheat the tires, due to added flex in the sidewalls for the loads requiring the maximum cold pressure (say, 50 psi, as an example). Dropping the pressure below the recommended level for the loaded trailer is a major safety concern. It is quite fine (and expected) for the tires to increase psi well above the 50 psi example, when in use and hot. They are designed for this! Now, one should realize that there are 3 things to consider here when deciding on the correct COLD psi.... 1. The tire manufacturer provides a maximum safe COLD psi, marked right on the tirewall, for that specific tire. The psi should never be raised above this level when the tire is COLD. The maximum load capacity of the tire will be at this maximum psi level. The pressure WILL rise above this level on the road when the tire heats up. This is NORMAL and the tire is designed for this pressure in use! 2. The TRAILER manufacturer has a DIFFERENT minimum tire PSI rating, which is the one to actually use, for the load on the specific trailer. It is almost always BELOW the maximum psi rating for the tire itself, as all vehicle and trailer manufacturers specify tires with a slightly greater load capacity that what is needed, as a safety buffer. 3. The thing to check here, is that while the trailer manufacturer's rating would almost always be BELOW the tire's maximum psi rating on the sidewall, if it is ABOVE the tire's maximum rating then you should NEVER increase the psi to above the maximum level on the tire sidewall (again, always checked when cold). BUT then you should carefully check that the specific tire's maximum LOAD CAPACITY is sufficient for your trailer's loaded mass, at the tire's maximum (cold) psi level you have chosen. You may need to change the tires to a higher load capacity tire (generally, one with more plies, and from quality tire manufacturers). Sorry for the long post. I felt it important to mention this as it is such a safety concern. Your advise to check with a tire expert is very good advice, if there is any doubt or confusion at all, with regards critical tire issues. Love your videos, and have subscribed!

Your tire pressure recommendation isn't correct. The maximum pressure listed on the sidewall is max pressure COLD. The COLD max pressure already takes into account the pressure increase from the heat of running the tire. If you try to guesswork "compensate" for that, you'll be under pressure every time, which is more likely to cause the tires to fail when hot.

Great video! My wife and I just bought our first travel trailer last week. Its not as good as an Airstream but, it fit our budget. We both liked your video and will take your advice seriously. You have provided some very valuable information. Thank you and safe travels!

AWESOME video!! Appreciate the info of tips on towing...I do about 90% of what you folks do and now I will add the 10% that you have shown me on my "pre-flight" checks for our next camping trip!!...please keep doing your awesome videos as they not only give good info, but make SENSE!!!!Happy trails!!!

Hey! Im a Army medic and considering buying the flying cloud 19, my specific job makes me frequently think about Personal Safety and Security against theft. I have considered motion activated lights on the outside, a firearm, and an exterior door camera. i would really appreciate any additions you have to this, also i would carry a generator and a motorcycle in the back of my truck, what would be the best measure in your experience to secure those, along with the trailer. Along with all of this, i am curious about the safest and friendliest places to park in your opinion, Thank you so very much, beautiful trailer, beautiful family, amazing video, thank you again.

anxiety about tyre temperatures during hot weather???-> inflate them with nitrogen !

From years of experience....you guys are right on. I like listening to others who might have good ideas and take those ideas on. You constantly learn, If you think you know everything get off the road!!!! A good tip that has saved me from accidents is to look far ahead and see what the other driver is going to do. It takes time to read the road environment but when you got it down you avoid accidents. I was a professional driver, all my career big rigs, buses, military, all with no accidents! Including in my pov. Oh also a instructor for big rigs as well. 1 rule to learn, learn how to back! Anyone can go forward, it's going backwards where you can get into a pickle. Thanks!

We love your video's. Wish you would post more often. Thanks for sharing your tips they are greatly appreciated. Thanks, JC

Just a quick note on Tip #6: Tell me you don't have the emergency brake wire attached to your (left) safety chain (like I realized I was doing)? Looks that way in the video. I would think it better to attach the wire to the hitch itself.

Some may ask, "Why do I need to make Wide right turns versus LEFT? Because you have less distance to make a right turn versus left. A left turn can utilize the ENTIRE intersection and you have more distance to turn. A right turn is a couple of feet. Thought I would add that in because sometimes the common sense doesn't kick in :)

Excellent, very helpful video! Thank you! BTW, I used to commute from the San Fernando Valley, through LA to Fountain Valley (near Costa Mesa) every day for a few months. NEVER again! lol! I avoid traffic like the plague, and when pulling a trailer, avoidance at all costs is the rule!

Good tips.We have just bought our fifth caravan (five over 45 years) and always appreciate other people's experiences. The caravan's rear vision camera we fitted has been great. We did the circumnavigation of Australia (25,000km) with no issues.

From an old ex- truck driver who pulls a 26 ft box for fun on days off now, have met and dealt with a lot of RVs in my travels,please give my fellow road bros some thought when you finally see us sneaking up on you in your mirrors with a 80,000+ semi an your butt puckers up a bit. We are not all road warriors if you find you are able to pass us do it but don't set up camp in front of us at 60 mph , move on or follow please.You're on holidays we are on a schedule,you're out weighed and gonna lose when we tangle on a road.We're trying to get home to our families, yours is likely in the back seat.Safe travels for all.

I've watched the majority of you RU-vid video's. Please post more of your excursions, your one of the best. Very educational with a touch of humor. Love it.

Wow! I love your videos! You both have a great sense of humor and are able to convey your vast knowledge in a fun way! And I love the interactions you have with each other. You can tell that you are best friends as well as lifelong companions! We have been tent camping for years, but have not been able to for a long time and just decided to get an R-Pod 178! Not in the same league as your Airstream, but the concepts seem to apply to smaller TT also! Thanks again! Tera, Kate and Ming (our mini-dachshund) from Arcata, CA

This is first of your videos that I have seen and I instantly subscribed. I hope to start my travel trailer journey next year and appreciate the "20" valuable and practical tips.

I have one other tip if I may, I'm towing a 30 ft travel trailer with a 2012 Ford F150 crew cab equipped with the towing package, powered with the V6 ego boost. That includes sway control, electric brakes and engine braking for down hills. I still experienced some unexpected sway from time to time and buddy it will scare you to death!!! Realizing this is a problem that shouldn't go uncheck, I added a left hand sway bar, got it on Amazon.com for approximately $40.00, best 40 bucks I have ever spent, now I can take on Interstates, 18 wheelers and wind no problem, this added sway bar has really, really sobbed the problem... After my installation I read somewhere on the Internet that suggested a left hand sway bar if your towing a camper trailer longer than 24 foot. I hope this will help someone.

Came across this video (starting to binge watch Loloho) and one thing about your brake controller use really stuck out to me. On the road, you should never need to activate your trailer brakes independently of the tow vehicle unless 1) you have zero brake pressure and are just trying to get stopped (but should be used in conjunction with engine braking) or 2) using the trailer brakes to hold you on a hill (handy for dead stop hill starts with manual transmissions though most modern vehicles have hill start assist). Most modern brake controllers (integrated and third party) are called proportional controllers. Meaning, they proportionally apply voltage to the trailer brakes based on the deceleration requirements of the vehicle (using integrated sensors). This means, the trailer brakes with the tow vehicle by equally distributing the braking load across the two vehicles opposed to an uneven distribution which will lead to increased wear on the brakes of one vehicle or the other. Also, it’s not a bad idea to perform an in-flight check a few miles after the pre-flight check and ideally checking on the hitch, couplers, chains, light connections, jack (some manual styles do occasionally unwind on the road) and most importantly, tires and hubs. Also not a bad idea to check tires and hubs anytime you make a pit stop.

Great tips. I love your videos. I don't own a big trailer like yours. I am a novice and got a started 8 ft mini camper. Learned how to back up with your video. Love your tips. Thanks

Great video. One thing I always do after hooking up is that I test my trailer brakes. I start moving then manually engage the trailer brakes. They should quickly stop the entire rig. This will give the entire electric brake system a check and give you peace of mind that everything is good. Looking forward to your next video.

I agree generally with a few exceptions. Full liquid tanks are a lot safer than half full. They generally should be either all the way full or all the way empty. It's an issue with fluid slosh and potential for harmonic frequency building and causing or adding to a trailer sway condition. You'll never ever see a tanker half full on the highway for a reason. Water tanks are small - is it a huge deal? maybe not, but ideally half full is the worst case scenario. Also the trailer sway devices are bandaids for poor engineering. Trailer sway is predictable based on math and physics. A properly engineered and loaded trailer will not exhibit sway. Using a baindaid to dampen the oscillations is a good way to end up upside down. If the baindaid fails (they're usually friction based systems) you can end up in a bad situation very fast at a much higher speed than you would have otherwise found the problem and possibly not had a crash. (I'm not talking about load distribution here, but sway control.) Fix the trailer or get a different one. Don't put a friction dampener on it and pray that your $100 bolt on bandaid doesn't fail. Airstream trailers are very well engineered and well constructed. A 20 year old Airstream is still a better trailer than 95% of the new stuff out there. I would not expect any sway issues with an airstream.

"Get a quality vehicle " pulls up with a 6.0 powerstroke. Lol

love your great ideas, you guys are very friendly, thanks

I’ve been enjoying your videos. Very informative and quality production value.

Very nice tips. BTW christy is smoking hot!!

I notice when you're dumping that you're wearing flip flops. Your hands may be covered by gloves, but aren't you worried your partially bare feet might carry some bacteria along into your truck or trailer?

Best tips I’ve seen yet! Every one of them was useful. Thanks.

Just yesterday, committed to a 23' Airstream for our 2017 sabbatical, so -- finding you today has been an incredible pleasure.

Kristy is soooooooooooo BEAUTIFUL.

Thank you. I’ve just made up my mind...I ain’t towing.

Hello, Loloho! Great tips for people towing trailers, very useful. Happy traveling!

Great video, entertaining as well as informative. I am retiring in 5 weeks and will buy an RV for a two year road trip. I plan to live in it full time for the whole trip and maybe beyond. I already knew some of what you tipped off but I did get some cherries from your video. Thanks and Happy Towing!

Get a quality tow vehicle....buys a ford....derp

Great advice, with the exception of.. Manufacturers max tire pressures take into account, and have a built in buffer for, the extra pressure caused by heat, so you should use max tire pressure. Additionally, any under inflation causes the tires to heat up more. The best thing one can do for both tires AND fuel mileage is to inflate to max, and KEEP YOUR SPEED DOWN! Trailer tires are NOT designed to run 70 MPH on hot days (or even cool days!) Most blowouts are caused by towing too fast! Our Ram 2500 gets around 14.6 MPG while towing our 7k travel trailer at 55-56 MPH. Going 61-63 MPH decreases our mileage to around 12 MPG. That's 81 miles farther at 55-56 MPH on ONE 30 gallon tank!!!! And no, truckers don't get mad at you! Especially if you blink your lights when it's safe for them to merge in front of you, and are courteous to them! Remember, the max towing speed in most states is 55. I can't stress enough the importance of weight relieving hitch systems AND added anti sway gear. Additionally, I can't imagine pulling our 10k pound Arctic Fox without an exhaust brake!!! I cringe when I see a 1/2 ton gas motor pickup passing us pulling a 30' trailer at 70 MPH! We've been full time and towing for about 6 years now, so do have experience.

Thank you so much for your tips. They will be very helpful when we start full-time RVing. I thought you did a great job.

We love you guys! We are new to the rv world and have learned a great deal from you both. Great video and keep the videos coming. "Lo Lo Ho" Larry & Mary

This is about the 10th time we've watched this particular video, (plus we've watched all your videos!) We join you on the road next month! Thank you for your down to earth, commonsense not to mention humor. Be well! :)

Very good advice! I will approach my travel-towing with your experience in mind. Thank you for your contribution to our adventures. Many more safe and happy journeys to you both... and Baby Grrrrrl.

Thanks! Informative video. We are taking our first trailer trip this May long weekend. Our trailer is only 16ft but even still a little anxious. Noted the tips. Thank you! Jasper, Alberta here we come!

Thank you so much for this video! Such important safety info. A must watch for new and old rv'ers.

Phenomenal information and just wonderful people. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge! Truly enjoy and appreciate your efforts!

Her T-Shirt all brand new pink girly style, good looking clothing for video. His T-Shirt 100+ uses, totally worn out, a truly outdoor man. Great tips guys, keep it up.

Great Video, Thanks for all those wonderful tips. It's been a long time. I hope we don't go so long without see you guys...

Loved the video and your Chia hua hua baby. I’ve got a Yorkie/Chihuahua named Sadie. She jumped up when your baby started howling 🤣 Anyway, I used to long haul tractor trailer, all 49 and Canada, with over 1,000,000 miles ticket & accident free. You were talking about right hand turns. This always comes in handy for people pulling a trailer. Before you pull your first trailer (a Beginner) walk around your entire rig 10 Times. You’ll get a Much better sense of how much machine you’re actually hauling, once you get to the last lap. It will ingrain a much better sense of distance between the driver’s seat and the end of your trailer. Plus, (and this is important) whether it is an RV or a tractor trailer, always keep in your mind that your truck isn’t what you’re trying to get around the corner, but the back wheels of your trailer. Like you said, swinging Too wide harms nothing. Swing short...well, you’ve already experienced that one 🥴 When in doubt about what’s in front of you, Slow Down. If the weather turns ugly and you think slowing down to X speed limit will suffice, drop it down another 5mph. You can always gain whatever speed you lost in a couple of minutes. And lastly, I know that many drivers (Truck Drivers) don’t have their CB radios on anymore, but the Elmers (Old Guys) “Do”. You have any concerns about the road ahead or you see something that those behind you should really know about, or if a driver starts talking about an Alligator in the road at Mile Market so & so, he trying to tell you that a Spurred Tractor Trailer tread is in the road. And if you run over it, you risk the real chance of destroying whatever’s underneath your truck & trailer. So it’s a good idea to have that radio set to ch19 (Business) or at the very least down on the Company ch15. Just scan through all the channels and find the one all the long haulers are yaking on and you’ll be alright. I just got a BIG Windfall and I’ll be buying a new camper and dual truck here real soon and will be traversing coast to coast (staying out of Cali for obvious reasons) seeing all I can see that I couldn’t when I was a Professional Steering Wheel Positioning Technician. Handle: Tennessee Rocket Man. Have fun! 😜

Wonderful tips that every newbie should write down and tape to their dashboard..I'll give you one more that you can put in another video sometime: Know the exact height of your rig, including vent or A/C covers, especially if you are pulling a travel trailer or 5th wheel. Measure it yourself; don't rely on the spec sheets in the owners manuals. Occasionally, clearing a low structure may come down to fractions of an inch.. My 5th wheel Fleetwood Wilderness would not have fit through the old covered bridge in this video. You need to know if you're going to fit BEFORE driving under something low and smashing your A/C unit, or WORSE! Keep up the great videos. Love you guys and the service you are providing.

This was an awesome tip video very practical and a big help for all the "newbies" hitting the road Thanks

Another fine job. I never get bored with your show.!😄

Good stuff, thanks for taking the time to put out this list.