Outdoor FunRV Driving / Towing Tips

First time driving an RV? You need to see these tips from RV owners before you drive, turn, back-up, and park an RV for the first time. It’s a lot different from driving a car! And if you’re traveling in an RV, chances are you’ll want to have a separate vehicle to drive around (for sightseeing, shopping, eating, grocery shopping, etc). Here, RVers are sharing their personal experiences and tips for towing a vehicle behind an RV — including RV trailer tips, tow dollies, hitch recommendations, tow ratings, and more.

An RV corners completely different than a car does. In city driving, cars will be crowding you. They may even trap you, causing you to hit them during the corner. This video shows how important it is to understand safe cornering with your RV.

You need to know what you're doing when RV parking in tight situations. Photo by Ben&Sam on Flickr

Maneuvering in close quarters when RV parking is an art learned over time with repetition. These 7 tips will get you started. Practice makes perfect -- especially when learning how to back up a trailer for the first time.

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Love the truck, but hate the ride? This can be fixed by adding air ride suspension to your RV or tow vehicle. With adjustable air bladders you can level the load and smooth out the ride. Why let your truck beat you to death? Get air ride suspension and ride in comfort.

As this video shows, the added safety margin of a medium duty RV truck is impressive. Some 5th wheel trailers weigh in at 20,000 pounds. Do you really want to gamble that your RV trailer's electric brakes will be enough to stop you in an emergency?

Towing a car behind your RV has definite pros and cons. The freedom gained is nice, but the extra cost can add up. Renting a car when you get to your destination may be a better choice. This video demonstrates proper procedures if you are towing a car.

Truck stops are busy with semi trucks looking to refuel and go. Diesel RVs are welcome, but you need to use proper etiquette so you don't slow down the process for the big rigs. This video will give you an idea of what a professional driver goes through each day.

You might think that RV jobs are hard to find, since you're moving from one place to another all the time. Here are 2 fun ideas worth considering: being a traveling RV Workamper, and transporting RVs for an RV dealer.

Once the RV is parked, you need a way to get around. Bicycles are good if you like the exercise. A scooter will get you farther, faster. Here are some things to consider.

One of the most versatile rigs on the road today is the toy hauler. Built with the rear portion designed as a garage, a toy hauler allows you to bring along all the toys that will enable you to combine camping with your favorite hobby.