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.

How To Get Started On The Right Foot As A New Motorhome Driver

Maneuvering a big RV for the first time can be tricky. New motorhome drivers need to take care.

Video: See How Trailer Sway Can Ruin Your Trip + Tips For Avoiding Trailer Sway

When the RV trailer's load isn't spread out properly, disaster can strike without warning. Here are the best tips for avoiding trailer sway.

RV Weight Issues – All That ‘Stuff’ Really Adds Up!

Just as you need to know your RV's height limitations and width limitations, you also need to know your RV's weight limitations. Here's how to tell how much weight your RV can legally carry, as well as how much your RV weighs with everything on board.

Is Your RV Too Wide To Legally Be On The Road Without An Oversized Load Permit?

Chances are, your Class A motorhome or RV trailer exceeds the maximum width limit for motor vehicles. In most states, anything over 8-1/2 feet wide requires a special oversized load permit every time it will be moved. That is, unless you live very close to a qualifying interstate highway. Some states limit an RV's width to only 8 feet wide!

RV Driver Training: It’s Worth Going Back to School!

A good RV driving school can teach you all the same skills that the professional truck drivers need -- including how to make a daily safety inspection to ensure that your RV is ready to hit the road, and how to handle your RV in many different situations. Here's how you can find RV training schools, seminars, and courses in your area.

RV Driving Tips: Towing A Trailer Requires A Whole Different Way Of Driving

Tips for stopping and braking when pulling a trailer, driving at highway speeds, and balancing your RV's weight distribution. If you've never towed a trailer behind a truck or motorhome before, then read this first!

How To Properly Load And Tow An RV Travel Trailer (Hint: Get An Equalizer Hitch!)

An equalizer hitch is probably the most important part of towing a travel trailer. That, and how well you properly load the trailer. Here are my best tips for loading and towing RV travel trailers.

How To Handle An RV In High Winds, Turning Corners, And Backing Up

Following these few simple defensive driving techniques will greatly increase the likelihood that your RV lifestyle won't be cut short because of an unfortunate accident that probably could have been avoided -- if you had just done things a little differently.