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@traceywilliams2160
2 жыл бұрын
If you see a travel trailer being towed in the slow lane doing 55mph with the cruise control on, that’s me. Everybody flies by me like I’m doing 30mph but that’s ok, they can go around me. I’m in no rush! Driving between 55-60mph is a comfort zone for me and when I approach 60mph, I can feel the discomfort. HAPPY TRAVELS EVERYONE.
@my67falcon
Жыл бұрын
You aren't alone; we do the same. I tow a 33' and never felt uncomfortable or unsafe. Even when I had a blowout, the trailer stayed straight. Stay at 80% or less of gross, ensure proper hitch weight, correct tires, maintain a safe speed and weight distribution with sway control.
@pilot3016
3 ай бұрын
Ditto. I pull a fairly heavy 35' Grand Design Solitude, but I have a 2001 F-350 "Dually", and 60 is the absolute max. Best to get into the trucking lane on passes with downhill stretches.
@frankzicari784
2 жыл бұрын
Payload includes not just weight in the bed but ANY thing put in the cab also. People, bikes, toys in the back seat anything in the truck.
@tomh6291
3 жыл бұрын
I almost flipped my trailer .it scared the heck out of me. I went back to my dealer and told them and we decided to install an electronic sway control. It works great!!!!!!!!!!! As soon as it starts to sway from a truck the brakes apply and hold the trailer straight until the truck goes by. It is worth every penny and I think it was under $500
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Good. Stay safe! - MJ
@iglapsu88
3 жыл бұрын
Love BTBRV! Best Channel for people towing bar none!
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
🙌 yes!
@TNWisky7
2 жыл бұрын
Very Informative Video. I Love all of Your videos Thank You for all You Do
@splashluvallover
3 жыл бұрын
Make sure your ball is the right size! For bumper pull, obviously. We borrowed a covered cargo trailer from a friend when we were moving several years ago, and he also gave us the ball for our hitch on our truck. My husband thought it felt slightly loose, but trusted that our friend had the right size ball for his own trailer. We hit a bump in the road and the whole trailer bounced off the ball! Thank goodness for the chains and breakaway cable! Luckily no one was hurt, and we purchased the correct size ball and gifted it to him when we were finished.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow scary!
@Tigers1Girl07
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I find it so amazing that many major RV dealerships don’t even APPROACH the subject of payload when it comes to getting a travel trailer/5th wheel. They only discuss tow capacity and that’s it. We just bought a TPMS and will be putting it on our truck and trailer before our next trip. When we bought our first travel trailer early in 2020, I didn’t know much, but prior to trading that one in and getting a bit bigger one, I did LOTS of research with regard to payload and tow capacity! One thing we invested in (after our very first camping trip) was an equalizer hitch, which made a big difference with trailer sway. On that first trip, it was beautiful weather on the way there, but on the way home it was rainy and windy and I was “white knuckling” it….and I wasn’t even the one driving! After adding that piece of equipment and having a similar weather situation, it made quite a bit of difference!
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that info
@JRsVsO
3 жыл бұрын
I had a great experience buying my first TT but, the dealer was so big, 3 people were trying to sell me on 2. Luckily I did my due diligence long before I went to the dealer and decided on one of the 2 (new to me) trailers. I bought a WDH and had the service dept put it together. I went a little over kill and got one rated at 10k lbs with a tongue Weight of 1k lbs. My trailer is 5900 dry and with full water but not much else I made sure my ram rebel isn't gonna be overloaded nor will I be pulling anything over 1,000lbs under my max tow weight. I just love to have a buffer so as to not wear out trailer brakes or my truck. Another plus is I won't be doing much traveling as I will be boondocking 90% of the time once I get it to my property.
@melendyladyboykin2482
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. BTBRV is great. JD does explain in detail in a way you can understand about payload and towing capacity. I absolutely love his channel also. People speed past us on the road also. I don't want an accident.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Yes JD is awesome. Thanks for checking out the video! - MJ
@overlander6117
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, thanks a lot.
@4LowRocks
3 жыл бұрын
As a travel trailer owner, I've come to understand that if you listen to all the Internet based advice on towing a 5,000lb trailer, you need at least a F550 or Heavy-Duty Tow Vehicle based on a semi-truck tractor chassis with a huge diesel engine!
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@domt7925
3 жыл бұрын
I know right.... lol. So much of towing is balancing balancing load correctly, not too much or too little hitch weight. And the obvious tips in this video.But having the capability and not using it is better than over loading a tow vehicle. so many internet experts are like you need a semi truck to pull a 25ft hybrid trailer. I tow all the time with a Mercedes gls 550 and my brothers with the pick up trucks think it's not enough to tow a 4300lb travel trailer. I got air suspension and sway control built in. Way better than towing with a pick up with leaf springs in the rear squatting
@KristiLEvans1
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard anyone exaggerate that much, but I have seen people towing beyond their vehicle.
@tonyhwang3888
2 жыл бұрын
My 30 years RVing ended. Had a all season cottage. I used to tow 7K 5th wheel with F350HD Camper special. Thinking back, thank god we never had any accident. I’m a safety freak.
@joewhite4038
3 жыл бұрын
Good advice in this video. You are on a recreational trip. Slow down and enjoy the ride. You will get there. For travel trailer users, get a high quality weight distribution and anti sway bar hitch. This makes all the difference. It makes pulling a trailer much easier and safely. Good travels and thanks for all your advice.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@markparker4032
3 жыл бұрын
Love my tire minder. Great Product. Thank You for making this video. Very informative.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Rat-Builder
3 жыл бұрын
One very important point with pulling any trailer, is the way it is loaded. I have pulled trailers for 50+ years. I will tell you a story about something that happened to me. I had a Dodge duel tired one ton Diesel 4x4 pickup with a 10 and a half foot Lance camper in the bed. I was pulling a 2 axle flatbed trailer with a car loaded on it. I normally took this trailer with me camping and had 2 full size quads on it along with assorted tools and extra gas. I never had any problems with this set-up, and I have went in places that I had to have the truck in 4 wheel drive - low range to get where I wanted to go. I had the car loaded and it was as far forward as I could get it. I had an 18" box that went all the way across the trailer in the front, and the car was as close as I could get it to the box. I still did not have enough tongue weight, and I knew this, so I kept my speed down to 50/55. I towed it this way for 250 miles with no issues. I was going down a hill on the freeway, and I did not notice the speed creeping upon me. The trailer suddenly started to fish-tail. I will tell you what, If it were not for the fact that the truck weighed 7,500 pounds and I had a 3,000 camper in the bed, and I had duel tires on the pickup, I would have lost control. As it was, the fish-tailing was so bad that it separated all 4 trailer tires. If your travel trailer has too much rear-weight and not enough tongue weight this will happen to you, especially going down a hill. Going down a hill will compound a tongue weight problem. I am glad that I had the car anchored down well, or it probably would have came off, or even worse, half off. I would much rather have too much tongue weight than not enough. Like you said, it is best to have everything set up, the truck level, the trailer level to start with. Just pay attention to how you load it. I have seen people with these huge boxes lashed to the back of their travel trailer to put all kinds of heave stuff in. That is recipe for disaster.
@davidgates1122
3 жыл бұрын
The floor plan (the only thing trailer buyers really care about) can contribute problems to the loading issue. Rear bathrooms with full holding tanks result in too little tongue weight. If the kitchen is all the way in the front or all the way in the rear you can also have problems because of the weight of canned goods, beverages, cooking utensils, etc. Remember, the folks in Elkhart designed the trailer to sell so they could make money, not for it to be towed safely down the road. The dealer just wants you to tow it off of their lot so that they make their money. They don't care what happens the moment you hit the street. It is up to you to know more about towing and trailer design than the dealer and manufacturer put together.
@Rat-Builder
3 жыл бұрын
@@davidgates1122 Unfortunately, you are absolutely correct. Camping World is a great example of that. I would NEVER have those people work on anything that I own. They did not screw me over, but I have read about sooooo many others that they DID screw over. Many places have a 30/30 guarantee, 30 feet, or 30 seconds. One of my neighbors is an old man, and he let the RV dealer talk him into a new camp trailer. It started falling apart after the first camping trip. It looks nice, but it is shoddily built. I, myself, have a Lance 25 foot camp trailer that is very well made. However, it was not cheap. You get what you pay for. I have a saying--------If you buy the cheapest thing that you can find, that is exactly what you will have!
@69sound81
2 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem last night, but I was towing my 34 ft RV with a Ram Van 1500 that was empty. Both the van and the RV trailer were wrecked and totaled and I am very lucky to be alive as well as my dad who was traveling with me. It was a very short journey and I was going slow (50-55mph), but the highway had a very bad lowpoint on the side of the passenger, it was a very old RV with a couple problema and we had a crosswind hitting us from the drivers side that made it fishtail real bad. We crashed into the side wall (the rock of the mountain we were passing through) and luckily both of us walked out of the van by our own foot. I'm buying a Ram 3500 dually to tow anything on the future, I'm not taking the risk again of not being able to raise my children after an accident.
@rodcraven3282
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 F150 Crew Cab that is rated for 9200 Lbs towing capacity. My trailer weighs 5000 lbs dry and about 6200 lbs fully loaded so I always stay at least 2500 Lbs under the truck towing capacity. Also weight distribution with cargo is very important in the trailer when towing. Ì have sway bars and always make sure the truck and trailer are level, do not overload the truck box. Slow down when towing, I never go over 60 MPH. In over 25 years of towing a few different truck and trailer units I have never had an issue or close call. Just be smart, be careful and never travel in a hurry.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@GeorgeSipe
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. One thing I would add is that your break-away cable will do nothing unless you have a battery in good condition. The battery isn't just for boondocking.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@RickandDarcirvadventures
3 жыл бұрын
It stinks because we bought our two cars (2017 Kia Soul and 2020 Ford Escape Titanium) before we realized we wanted a motorhome and neither one of them are flat towable and like you we only have a 5,000 hitch on our class c even though the owners manual says we can tow 7,500 pounds. Of well. We bought Lectric Bikes and if we have to go farther than we want on the bikes we will rent a car. We have learned a lot from you two. Thank you so much.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and safe travels !
@wesalexander2693
3 жыл бұрын
Amen, MJ and Izzy, I couldn't agree more, all great advice. In the past few years of driving a Class A, we have been on highways and have had other motorhomes speed by us like they are hell bent to get somewhere in a hurry! I typically drive 5 to 10 mph UNDER the speed limit and stick to the right lane. For one thing, realize that the faster you go, the longer it will take you to stop if there is a situation you need to avoid, and Class A's, and most other RV's, are not that maneuverable, you can't simply crank the steering wheel to avoid debris or other vehicles, it can easily flip over. The faster you drive, the higher the stress level. Also, as an aside, I took a road race course class a few years ago in which instructors tell you to constantly scan the road ahead, make yourself aware of what is going on as much as 1,000 feet ahead, it could give you time to avoid being involved in a bad accident. And it's always good to have a copilot, another set of eyes to watch the road.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
I'm always scanning and anticipating what other vehicles may do. It has prevented several crashes during my time driving.Thanks for watching and the comment
@jameskennedy673
3 жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head with that one, some people think that you can stop a 30,000 lb vehicle on a dime & get a quarter back in change. I use to drive a tractor trailer rig & people would cut me off then stop in front of me, there’s been a lot of time I almost took them out & they would shoot me the finger.
@RJS1966USMC
2 жыл бұрын
Great advice. Stay safe!!!
@billsmyser7015
2 жыл бұрын
We watch your channel all the time. Towing? We have a 36 foot travel trailer whitch is 7200 lb. We have a Ram 2022 2500 diesel, so we have alot of room to spair. What gets me is watching someone hooking up a 30 foot 7200 lb camper to a SUV, and one of the ones we saw they hooked this 30 ft 7200 lb trailer up to a Jeep Cheerkee. could not be leave, they were doing that unreal. We had a 2014 Ram 1500, we pulled our 7200 lb camper and were on the line weight wise. then upgraded to a 2019 6.4 2500 Ram. The deilersip gave me 6000 more then I paided for it new so I bought the 2022 Ram Diesel just about an even trade. I could not help myself.
@ProjectRVLivingLost
3 жыл бұрын
We do our best to stay at the speed limit wherever we are. We’ve had quite a few scary moments in high winds but so far so good!
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Good, stay safe! - MJ
@minnesotafolk8722
3 жыл бұрын
High winds are no joke! Stay safe and stay smart!
@Harry-zz2oh
3 жыл бұрын
I use a slide in truck camper most of the time and also haul my Jeep on a 16' trailer. Critical issue is to ensure the trailer load is properly positioned so the weight is enough to prevent adverse issues. I also like to install shock absorbers on the trailer so it does not get the shock as much as it would if it had nothing but the springs. Good discussion.
@glenncaswell9062
3 жыл бұрын
The key word there is LIMIT...which is set for four wheeled vehicles almost never a safe speed for towing. A better rule is to tow 10% UNDER the posted limit. You will also save around 10% in fuel costs. That doesn't sound like a lot in mpg but how many of us would go out of our way to save 30 cents per gallon at the pump?
@rockeyoliver7254
3 жыл бұрын
Valuable Video ERV Family! Blessings and thank you!
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching. Stay safe! - MJ
@dannyvz2738
3 жыл бұрын
Great video y’all! Mainly it’s those with 5ers and TT’s that end up blowing the GCWR, because they don’t understand it. Mostly because the dealer tells them their truck can pull it. They told me that once before when I went looking, because it was a Silverado they were adamant it would tow 7500 lbs. I knew better because of the gear ratio which limited the trailer to 4500.. Needless to say I didn’t purchase from them because they wanted me to buy something I couldn’t tow. Back to the GCWR, I see them in and out of Stone Mountain Park all the time well above GCWR along with being well over the GAWR because the bed of the truck is crammed full of stuff then they hook the TT to it. It also comes down to knowing the tongue weight of your trailer and proper use of the weight distribution system. Most don’t understand that either in my experience. Hoping people will heed your advice and checkout JD’s channel to learn the ins and outs of safe towing. Safe travels to you three!
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@EatSleepRVRepeat
3 жыл бұрын
This is great info. When we got our first rv we failed to have weight distribution system. That was not safe. We towed that way from Ohio to Florida for 7 days. Now we know better and we have a weight distribution and our rv is wet weight is 3500. Thank you for sharing. Lou & Angie
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Good. Stay safe guys!
@raymondcollado7180
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Future suggestions... backing up correctly... know your heights for underpasses, the amount of bridges hit where I live in Clifton Park, NY is staggering!... turning radius with what's being towed bei g mindful of curbs, medians, sidewalks, and traffic waiting at stop lights/signs... again excellent video! You guys are great 👍 thanks again!
@rickhicks3477
3 жыл бұрын
Good advice. You have to know your numbers for weights on your rig and tow vehicle. DOT can stop you and make you park. If you get in a wreck with a over weight vehicle insurance can deny your claim. 👍👍
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@kimzimmermann893
3 жыл бұрын
We got a great deal on our RV because the salesmen convinced the original purchaser it was half-ton towable based on basic sticker data. Too much of that happens!
@Dukemeistro
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Another one is having the tow hitch adjusted so the trailer is level. I see many trailers with the nose in the air because the hitch is too high, and vice versa. What a world.🥴
@jamesglenn520
2 жыл бұрын
At 5:46 when you are hooking up the safety chains. You can clearly see that the Brake Away cable is routed back and then forward through the frame. It should be routed in a straight line to your vehicle. Instead of it just pulling the pin straight out it's going to yank it backwards first and probably break the unit instead of applying the brakes.
@harrynickel8691
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys. Good info as always. Stay Calm and R V On. Harry & Cathy.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Harry
@69sound81
2 жыл бұрын
I think speed, trailer brakes and having the proper vehicle to tow the trailer are the most important things you can very easily overlook. I wreched and totaled my truck and a big 34ft rv trailer 24 hours ago because I didn't have trailer brakes (i had just purchased the trailer and thought I could get away with towing it and having those things fixed the next day) and I was towing it with a van that was too light, underpowered and had an axle separation way too short. Fortunately me and my dad survived an absolutely fatal accident with only a few bruces and nothing more. But please, drive safe and follow the specs and rules for towing. If the highway gives you a speed limit don't go over it (specially while towing), if your vehicle has a certain towing and payload limit dont push it, if your trailer is as heavy as your truck or more have brakes on it. Never push the absolute limit for your power delivery on a highway, sometimes you can need that extra "umpf" to stabilize a trailer and be able to recover from a nasty accident. I learned the hard way to always have 10% to 20% of headroom (power, acceleration capability, payload, towing limit, braking power, etc) to be able to save a lost situation. God was watching after us yesterday and he lnows I'm thankfull because he gave me annother day to kiss my wife and play with my kids. It was a gift, please don't risk not having it for you.
@cindymaesilva47
3 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent video on such an important subject. Thanks.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Cindy. Yes it’s SO important! - MJ
@gchris1642
3 жыл бұрын
I’m a commercial driver and you guys are right. I would say those are the most common mistakes I see on the road
@propbender2
3 жыл бұрын
Great information and recommendations. Your channel is very helpful, especially to people like me who are trying to decide IF they want to jump back into RV-ing again. Please keep up the good work, and Thanks for your excellent content!...
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@237130
2 жыл бұрын
Great job guys. These basics can make a huge difference. These aren’t just basics but essentials I think. Stay safe and hope to see you out there.
@EndlessRVing
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you too!
@minnesotafolk8722
3 жыл бұрын
Boy if I had a dime for every time I saw a trailer switching back and forth I'd be a rich man! Please stay safe everyone and thanks for this post!
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@sandhiller49
3 жыл бұрын
Grew up on huge ranch, hauling trailers with livestock. Dad used to say there's steering and then there is driving! Slow down. As a ER trauma and flight nurse of 40 years you don't want to come across my meat table in trauma. People have no idea what pain can be until they experience it first hand. It's worth slowing down.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Lissa
@ThePackDad
2 жыл бұрын
Got my first full size truck (2017 F350 gas 6.2L 3:73) in 2020 and my first RV (GD BH2800 6000 Lbs dry - 7400 if loaded) in 2021. I LOVE my truck. Truck says 12,000 Lb limit. My RV tops out at 7400 Lbs. I ask myself every trip if I'd feel safer in a diesel (yes, I probably would) and is it really worth it given our type of driving and where we go (MD/PA/VA etc)? No, it's not. Is it worth upgrading to a 7.3 with 4:10 gears and 10 spd trans? Highly likely in a few years unless e-trucks get the range and charge time issues ironed out.
@donnaportelli1277
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice, ty. Let's hope ppl listen. Stay safe
@travelinggrandparentsjoeti7812
3 жыл бұрын
As I've always said about those who speed, In a hurry to get nowhere fast. Because they can speed and end up wrecked, hence getting nowhere. We're never in a hurry. We enjoy the drive while pulling our TT. As far as TPMS goes, I'm not a fan. I'm retired from the tire industry of 30+ years and I can pretty much eyeball psi and can tell from the way our TT is tracking and handling if the tires get over heated. The rule I've always followed when psi is concerned, air to 15 psi below max cold. Reason being is as the tires warm up, they'll reach max psi and will preform very well right at max psi without incident. I've been doing this for decades and have never had a tire failure. Tnx for the tips y'all and happy camping 🏕 and safe travels
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Be safe!
@johnnellis3025
3 жыл бұрын
Running tires low on air pressure will cause them to run hot.
@johnnellis3025
3 жыл бұрын
@@EndlessRVing Running tires low on air isn't safe.
@derrybrant5505
2 жыл бұрын
You should also check the tire rating some tires are rated at no more than 55 miles an hour and you don't want a blowout with any mobile home or RV
@tomhitchcock4433
3 жыл бұрын
Years ago I almost tipped my trailer. Scary. I then installed an electronic sway control. Worked great. Truck comes and trailer start swaying this thing applies the brakes to keep trailer straight. Wouldn’t have a trailer without the electronic sway control Under $500
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom!
@HappyPlaceDiaries
3 жыл бұрын
Good info.. amazing how many people overlook or just decide that the know better... and they don’t. Be safe. Thanks
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Yep. We agree Jerry. Hope everyone is well.
@jameskennedy673
3 жыл бұрын
As usual another great video with a wealth of information. So many people think that they do what they want, not thinking about the consequences of wrong choices. Have a blessed day & God Bless. Keep the great videos coming. Y’all be careful out there, as you see there’s many people who don’t need to be behind the wheel
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you- stay safe! - MJ
@johnnythewalrus2532
2 жыл бұрын
Would like to have so info on determining max trailer length for my truck
@PapaDrewsRV
3 жыл бұрын
I am a couple months away from getting my towable. My RV can haul 36,000 pounds that is like so many good pizzas. Like we could feed so many people and make them pizza happy. Good info and wait until you all see the hippie bus set up coming very soon to a NJ elks lodge near you!
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
😂 Hope all is well Drew. - MJ
@tomjones4986
3 жыл бұрын
I have changed out the OEM bump stops with the Timbren system and upgraded to Bilstein shocks. Also have the Blue Ox weight distribution system. I'm very happy with what I have done and think it's a great setup to haul a travel trailer. I firmly believe it's an bsolute must to make some enhancements to the stock items on any pickup truck if you intend to haul any trailer with a significant amount of weight.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@DirtTrailAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Tire pressure is key but what many don’t understand is a tire that says Max 80psi don’t think about air expansion when it gets hot that’s why there is so many blow outs on the highway I run a few psi lower to allow for air expansion from heat
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
We run our tires based on the weight of our coach and then referring to tire manufacturer inflation charts. Thanks for watching
@pilot3016
3 ай бұрын
Agreed! I drop about 4- 5 lbs psi.
@kelvinstrickland263
3 ай бұрын
Most times people need a adjustable trailer hitch and that will level your truck/SUV,And Use A Sway Bar Kit Is A Great Idea
@theodorehyatt1782
2 жыл бұрын
If you're running dually's an "equity " system will keep your inside & outside tires at the same pressure and you just have to look down to see if you need air plus only one air chuck FYI inside tires heat up and stay hotter than outside tires
@robertbragg9579
3 жыл бұрын
I think you. Guys put out a great video about towing. When I towed either a travel trailer or even a fifth wheel I mad sure that I kept in the right speed limit. I hope to see you guys on the road.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Robert for watching. Stay safe!
@NormRidg
3 жыл бұрын
Very good simple tips to follow. Took your advice pop for a TPMS you recommended. When we purchased my wife's SUV we got a Jeep Cherokee, light weight and flat towable, in case we went A class. Turns out we went with a fifth wheel, but it is there if we change our mind. As most of the time we use campsites we don't carry much water on board and think about what we bring. Even if your rig can take the weight why put unnecessary stresses? If you use the 80% of tow capacity rule for max towable weight include propane, water, your stuff, etc., you will have a much better experience. As you said it is recreation, not white knuckles on the steering wheel.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Safe travels to you! - MJ
@pamelahenkel1066
3 жыл бұрын
As I was watching this video last night, a headline popped up warning drivers to stay off the interstate locally due to a major RV crash. Where a highway entrance lane merges with a busy exit lane, an RV had left the road and wrapped around a bridge support in the median. The chassis roof and floor were separated entirely from the rest of the trailer. I have no idea what caused the accident or if the driver and passengers were injured - I pray they’re ok. It’s a tough spot to navigate in any vehicle and another reminder of how critical it is to stay aware and drive safely.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Praying they’re ok. 🙏🏼
@rcb8526
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many lives can be saved by following these few rules of towing! Thanks You guys,
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure but simple things that can keep everyone safe
@TheTravelingPisces
3 жыл бұрын
Great topic. Very useful information for newbies and experts here. Thanks for sharing.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for checking it out. :) - MJ
@robwestley7370
3 жыл бұрын
Sandra Westley from the UK it’s good to see something like this, I have watched many, many RV s, trailers, 5 th wheels, and nobody mentions how important this is for safety on the road, a rule of thumb here is you do not tow any more than 80% of the gross weight of the tow vehicle, so you should not get the tail of the dog, shaking the body, otherwise your in trouble. Also you need to know the weight of what you add in clothes etc, in this country if you go over the weight of the vehicle you invalidate your insurance, so should you have a serious smash through over load you would not have any insurance to cover your loses.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that info!
@stevewhitsett7744
3 жыл бұрын
that’s ridiculous. So my 3/4 ton truck with a factory tow rating of over 14000 pounds and a cargo capacity of over 3000 pounds would be limited to towing a trailer that is no heavier than 5,600 pounds. I’m all for safety, but some people should not be commenting on here. For the record, that 80% rule is typically about the vehicle’s tow rating, not its gross weight.
@tomchepey2999
3 жыл бұрын
Great information y’all. Thank you
@brienjefferson4882
3 жыл бұрын
I did tow my old school camper and it had all my earthly possessions, it was way overloaded. It was scary all the way across country, but I made it going 45 mph on the interstate. Going to get a one ton truck next time.
@CaseyGpdx
3 жыл бұрын
What did you tow it with?
@YourHomeTorontoRealEstate
3 жыл бұрын
This is really my favourite Channel! Thanks for your nice Videos, it is very enlightening, Waiting for your latest update. Don Lake Parkette
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@angusboychannel4995
Жыл бұрын
Guys, great info but I'm going to add another. Tongue weight. If you have too much weight in the rear the trailer will fishtail. Make sure you lean toward front heavy when loading a trailer. I
@30-06
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for sharing info all the time! I got TireMinder after watching your another video👍 I’m little confused about those CAT scales I see at truck stops. Never used it, don’t know how to use it.. can you show us how you use those scales without getting on the way of truckers?
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Video to come. :)
@thecasualrver
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff guys, My sweet spot for traveling speed is 60 MPH towing or not towing, I'm 26,000 lbs. of moving mass. I have no need to go any faster. It's called the "Law Of Physics"
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Safety is key. Thanks John. - MJ
@davidmatt904
3 жыл бұрын
Im towing a travel trailer 60mph unless I need to pass and always maintain the space in front of me and always take 10 minute breaks every hour I can still cover a lot of miles in day. I believe most of the tire blow outs is operator errors .
@tomjones4986
3 жыл бұрын
I limit my speed to no more than 65 but prefer 60. I do get honked at and flipped off quite a bit even though I stay to the right. Safety is much more important to me than upsetting someone who really has no clue or doesn't care about being as safe as possible.
@davidmatt904
3 жыл бұрын
@@tomjones4986 Tom my speed is also 60 mph stay at the speed you are comfortable with. Safe travels.
@wallacehhenshawiii6581
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos. We bought a TPMS from tire minder the I10 and we used your code.Thank for your information.Monica&Wally.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks and enjoy! - MJ
@aaronmay5278
3 жыл бұрын
I see people on the highway all the time with the chains wrapped around the tow bar not connected. I cringe and try to get away from them as fast as I can. If I see them in a rest area like that, I will make a smart-ass remark about "wonder why they give you chains?" Can't help myself. Good information people need to be aware of.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Some people just don't get it, until they are forced too. Thanks for watching Aaron
@amypyonteck5542
3 жыл бұрын
Hi. I'm from Flemington NJ. Where in NJ are you guys from? I'm loving ur videos and I'm working on getting an RV. Stay safe.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We're up north Good luck to you ! - MJ
@johnnellis3025
3 жыл бұрын
l used to go to the Flemington speedway when it was a dirt track.
@julieorr9382
2 жыл бұрын
Weight Distribution and Anti-Sway bars. We have Husky system, very solid. A must if you are towing. Don’t even think of not doing this!
@loriw2661
3 жыл бұрын
I immediately started to comment to send people to JD’s channel……then you covered that soooo…………I see trucks with travel trailers and 5th wheels flying past me all the time. Scary! I’ve got the TST TPMS and it works great also. Another great video and an important one. Thank you!!
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Yes people drive crazy Lori. TST is a great TPMS. Thanks for sharing
@michaelevans3307
3 жыл бұрын
We purchased a camp trailer made for towing with a 1/2-ton truck. All the numbers were well within the towing envelope. Even with a premium equalizer hitch and factory installed tow package on the truck it always felt a little marginal, especially descending steep grades. We traded the 1/2-ton gas for a ¾-ton diesel; now towing is a pleasure instead of a nerve-racking event. Thanks for the video.
@harderja
3 жыл бұрын
Always make sure that your rv and tow vehicle are level when towing. Also your may be over on your tongue weight. As always I say stay at 70% or less if your tow vehicle towable weight…..,
@zxej6879
3 жыл бұрын
What a lot of people don't understand about speed. Is many motorhomes and HD pickups use commercial tires. If a person checks the manufactures tables that show tire data. Most commercial tires are only rated for 65mph. And many floatation sizes also have a lower speed rating than passenger tires. The trailer tires also typically have a lower speed rating than passenger tires.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that info. 👍
@michaelguerin4618
2 ай бұрын
Trailer sway is caused by a combination of things, #1 - the axils on RV Travel Trailers are not really set back far enough bad balance, #2 - the bad balance combined with the forces of the wind increasing air pressure on the tail of the trailer the faster you drive, and the suction forces caused when coming close to semi's creates an unequal air pressure on your RV sucking you into the semi ,and also when you are pushing past the semi the air that its displacing at its nose will give the tail of your trailer a good wiggle, and cause it to start saying, with these trailer designs it's best to not pass big trucks over 55mph and don't go over 65mph 60mph I'd prefer,
@jamesglenn520
2 жыл бұрын
Also at 5:46 what is the Residential Electrical junction box on the trailer for?
@gangelone999
Жыл бұрын
You should mention that the battery needs to be connected for the breakaway braking to function
@maximvsx8226
3 жыл бұрын
Following distance is one of the most important things to remember when towing. The braking distance is greatly increased by the additional weight of the towed item.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@herbdula3853
3 жыл бұрын
Been RVing since 1983, have never done 70 mph. Always under speed limit. My average speed in a 70 mph is 62-64. Be safe everyone, and consider your cargo. Wife, children, pets.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and the comment
@jpbassseniorbasssenior323
3 жыл бұрын
How cool camping birds do my Ford Trunk the same way enjoying my mirrors white vertical pinstripes Priceless 👍😁♥️
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
LOL Yea, they got me good! - MJ
@charliewismer4362
3 жыл бұрын
Check the rear ratio when choosing a truck. The tow capacity varies greatly from a 4:10 rear and a 3:08. The ratio is on the Maroney Label on new trucks and is a code number on the label in the glove box on GM trucks.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Always important to know your numbers. Thanks for watching and the comment.
@ThePackDad
2 жыл бұрын
It's called a "Maroney Label". I learned something new early today. So much better than calling it "the label with that info".
@ronaldstephens1792
3 жыл бұрын
EVERYTHING WEIGHS GUYS! I have a friend that is a forensic traffic examiner. Unfortunately he is known in the court system. He gets on the stand and says you're overweight...game over!
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
👍 Thanks Ronald!
@sombod1692
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2007 silverado 1500 with a 4.8 motor and 3.73 gear. Brand new tores, Sticker in door says my truck good to pull up to 7,000 pounds . Travel trailer I want is 5800 pounds. Opinions appreciated!
@garypofahl622
Жыл бұрын
Combined vehicle weight . Most people have no idea what that means. They buy a truck not thinking about fuel load, passenger weight, loaded and empty trailer differential.
@GerardoLiraSolis
3 жыл бұрын
I im still praying for MJ health and your well been guys, good videos btw. greetings from Mexico
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. :) - MJ
@bigdanc.8429
3 жыл бұрын
Another thing many people don't do is check their straps on the vehicle on their tow dolly. These can loosen up as you travel. So they need to be checked periodically. I kid you not my sister-in-law and brother-in-law moved from South Florida to Ohio and rented a u-haul box truck and tow dolly for their vehicle. They thought the ride in the towed vehicle would be much smoother so all the good and breakable stuff went in the towed vehicle instead of the box truck. Well up in the mountains a vehicle pulled next to the box truck and said hey Mister you lost your vehicle a while ago. It came loose and fell off the tow dolly and rolled down a mountain. Destroying all the good and breakable stuff.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Yea that does happen. We tighten up when we stop for fuel. Thanks for sharing.
@brianw612
3 жыл бұрын
The number one insurance claim is for overhead collisions. Mount two cameras, one aimed foreword at front edge, and one aimed rearward at rear edge, two inches above the highest point of roof. When backing or creeping foreword, any collision will be easily avoided by monitoring that camera. Clean lenses frequently.
@randomspirit
3 жыл бұрын
I was running a snow plow down the interstate in MN when a guy with a little old Datsun pick-up pulling a big trailer blew by me. His hitch had jumped off the ball and only the chains were holding that trailer on and the roads were icy. Eek! Yes, I called it in so the state patrol could stop him before something horrible happened. If you need ideas for videos, "how to do a pre-trip inspection" would be a good one. Us truckers know how to do one, but how many people buy RVs and never learn to do a proper pre-trip inspection? Just a thought. :)
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Yikes, that must have been scary for them. :/
@brandybranstetter1502
2 жыл бұрын
Road conditions make a difference, Tie down straps, and the right applanations. I saw a guy hauling his car with two tied down straps that you would use for your ATV. straps, tow chains, safety chains tires all have there ratings. Winter tires and studded tires, have there ratings and limits. Look on some tire manufactures testing, you will find the tires are tested under 35mph. You will see people fly by you on icy roads, later in the ditch. Some have more then 9 lives but have a turn of disaster coming there way soon I'm sure. Be careful out there.
@tucsonjack3991
3 жыл бұрын
Travel trailer tongue weight also goes against the trucks payload capacity.
@z50king29
3 жыл бұрын
People need to STOP swerving off the road to avoid a side swipe from some kid in a rice rocket. My truck is 7500+ pounds and with a trailer behind it, it's not moving when someone is going to hit me trying to cut through traffic. People post their flips and roll overs on Facebook and then say they swerved off the road to not get side swiped by a small car and then the car drives off. This should end with a trading of insurance with minor damage to your vehicle rather than flipping on the side of the road by yourself.
@kenneththiessen1674
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great info. The dealers need to give first time buyers some initial instruction. It would have been helpful for us. We have a fifth wheel and I left something loose in the pickup bed that shifted when I was starting off and it hit and pulled the trailer brake cable out of its socket and the trailers brakes locked up bringing us to a stop. We got by easy on that one. Lesson learned.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t count on the dealer to do anything but get you to sign the paperwork LOL. Thanks for watching and the comment
@garettcastle2335
3 жыл бұрын
Tpms can also tell you if you have a blow out. A tire goes from 80#, then to 0# after you hit a pot hole, you might want to pull over.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@jessstuart7495
3 жыл бұрын
The proper trailer tongue weight is so important for the safety and handling of a rig. Some folks are just too lazy (or ignorant) to move the heavy stuff to the back of the trailer if their truck squats too much.
@derrybrant5505
2 жыл бұрын
You also have to take into consideration of your trailer and the vehicle you're towing the combined weight of those two has to be less than your tow vehicle
@larryseroter
3 жыл бұрын
Have been following you from your beginning, your the best my Jersey friends, stay safe
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
You rock!
@davidw2204
Жыл бұрын
Distribution of weight in both the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle can change vehicle dynamics. In brief, the truck axle weight limit must not be exceeded. Drive the truck and trailer combination, fully loaded, to the scales. Weigh each axle individually. You may have to rearrange your load to keep every axle within limits. You are also wise to check tongue weight on your trailer. The trailers you see wagging like the tail of a dog probably have too little weight on the front end of the trailer (not enough tongue weight). Towing with this condition can cause the entire rig to flip onto its side.
@donsiford9870
3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done , thank you.
@williegohard1368
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 Nissan frontier King cab 2.5 rated for 4700 lb pulling a pop-up camper That's 3500 lb and I have the husky weight distribution hitch my truck sit a little low so I had to get it with the sway bar and tow mirrors and I do about 60 to 65 and see other RVs passing me at almost 80 mph that's ridiculous even with big rig pass me I can feel my pop-up trailer and truck shaking a little bit so it's not good to go that fast on the road people take your time and plus you save on gas peace
@RVingwithCory
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! One great resource for towing capacities for basically any make/model of pickup truck or SUV is the Trailer Life Towing Guides. They give you each engine/rear end/transmission combination for each individual cab and bed length which is really helpful. In some cases there may be 50-60 different combinations on a 1500 or 150 series truck and it can definitely get confusing for some people on which information is accurate out there on the internet. They also go all the way from 1999-2021 which is nice. Another ring to consider when specifically towing a travel trailer is setting up the weight distribution hitch correctly. So many times we get people that will call us at the dealership I work at and they want to know why their trailers sway and don’t pull right even though they have a weight distribution hitch on it. When they pull in to have us look at it, they always don’t have the trailer level. It’s so important to take the time to set up your hitch correctly every tine where your trailer is level and not nose low or nose high. That also puts extra strain on one axle when your trailer isn’t level which isn’t good.
@jmc6659
3 жыл бұрын
My rule now is have more truck than you need and won’t have to worry about it. 10,000 lbs on a dually is my rig. Been in serious wind suddenly that blew the camper to the point of seeing the entire side of the camper and didn’t upset the truck at all Also got clipped at 70 mph from behind and again didn’t upset the truck. The only way I’m towing now dually 👍🙂
@HappyCamper1992
2 жыл бұрын
Never go by tow capacity. Payload capacity is the key to all tow vehicles. Working trailer brakes and for god sakes sway control. Don’t skimp. And a note about trailer tires ALL FACTORY TOWABLE units come with C range tires. First off they are barely legal to transport the unit empty. Once loaded with gear they are overloaded and all special trailer tires are only rated to 65 mph. Spend the money and get speed rated 10 ply E range tires and change them every 5 years regardless of tire wear
@discerningmind
Жыл бұрын
I've seen too many crashes on video that people did not know how to stop a trailer from deadly swaying. That's when the trailer develops a severe sway that will yank the tow vehicle out of control and causes a jack knife and or the swaying will cause the trailer will flip on its side and drag to a stop. In all these cases the severe swaying of the trailer can be stopped by manually applying full trailer braking at the trailer break control unit on the dashboard.
@hcrffi
3 жыл бұрын
👍👍 Very very true. Always safety first. And, in many cases, if unsafe, might be Illegal. If your weight rating is 5,000 lb. and your tow is 5,500 lb., you could get citations. Also, if you are pulling / trailering anything over 10,000 lb., you will need an at least a Non Commercial Class A driver license in most States. Always check with the State you will be traveling to since the State law could be different from yours. Be safe everyone.
@EndlessRVing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@cb-gz1vl
2 жыл бұрын
Check your ins. Ins companies can get real particular. Some ins companies may not pay if you live out of the motor home.
@vivillager
2 жыл бұрын
I go with the flow of traffic when empty, but I slow down to 85 if my trailer is loaded heavy. Anyways, was going to say that to me one of the most critical points when towing is to make sure there is enough tongue weight, that's what keep the trailer stable and prevents sway, even at higher speeds. Having too little tongue weight and the trailer will sway back and forth. If the sway becomes too violent, you'll see your trailer trying to pass you as you look out your side window. Also it's important to make sure that everything is tied down and secured. It's a real bummer when you have your weight distributed perfectly with right amount of tongue weight just so that your load slides towards the back of the trailer, giving you negative tongue weight. Seen it happen once, with a boat. Boat slide back on the trailer, shifting the weight towards the back, which gave the trailer negative tongue weight. Trailer was taking up both lanes (3 lanes if you also count the shoulder), until the boat slide completely off the trailer and went into the ditch. Guy was lucky it was in the city and the speed limit was 45. Had it been outside the city where everyone drives about 90+, it probably would of been game over. Also, if possible, I avoid carrying liquids, especially in big, unbaffled tanks, as they can slosh around and make the trailer unstable.
@RJS1966USMC
2 жыл бұрын
WHAT? You "slow down to 85" if your trailer is heavy??? Talk about an accident waiting to happen!!! Your trailer tires have a speed limit rating as well as weight limit rating. In addition, where do you need to be in such a hurry? Drivers like you are the CAUSE of accidents. The worst part of all this is: you already KNOW it's true.
@vivillager
2 жыл бұрын
@@RJS1966USMC, actually, I don't know that to be true. I believe that differentials of speed is what causes accidents. The combination of fast moving, and slow moving traffic on the same roadway is a recipe for disaster. How many times have you witnessed a near-miss when someone attempts to change lanes, only to find that the lane is already occupied? I see it often. Enough near-misses will add up to an actual accident. I witnessed that once, someone impatient tried to merge, lane was occupied, ended up in a rather severe sideswipe. Luckily that was at low speed, but imagine that same sideswipe at 80 or 90. There are several youtube channels dedicated to accidents caught on dashcam, you'd be amazed how little it takes to put another vehicle into the wall. As I said in my original post, if I go with the flow, there are less people around me that are merging, which results in fewer accidents. As far as why I'm in a hurry, the question I ask, why should I drive slow? As long as I fulfill my duty to others to operate in a safe and sensible manner, then I don't think that anyone has any say in the matter. I like to cruise at 90. How dangerous is it for me to drive 5 over the posted limit (85) or drive 3 over the tire's limit (87)? I imagine that pushing tires to the limit is dangerous when they are aged, and most trailer tires that you see on the road are old because trailer's don't see as many miles as the truck towing it. But I tow often enough that I actually wear out the tread on my tires. Just a couple of years and it's time for a new set. The most I get out of a set of tires is about 3 years, if I'm lucky. The only tire I had that blew out was damaged from nails, tire blew out a few hours later. Never had any other blow out. I load my trailer with plenty of tongue weight. Driving on rough roads, passing large vehicles or getting passed by large vehicles, I don't suffer from trailer sway. Even that blow out that I mentioned, I was at about 90, I felt the trailer dip to one side, but even then there was no sway, trailer tracked straight, without swaying into other cars beside me. So as I said, as long as I stay in my lane, mind my own business, I don't think that anyone has any complaint
@guspaca494
3 жыл бұрын
I try to always put safety first ! I dont want to be in an accident or cause one . Great factual video thanks guys.
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