According to a report by the RV Industry Association, more than 11 million households in the United States now own an RV. And if you are interested in joining the ranks of RV owners—especially if you’re looking to buy a travel trailer or ikalima nga ligid—it’s important to know exactly what towing an RV will entail.

Here we’ve put together a helpful guide that aims to answer all of your towing questions. This covers everything from choosing the right tow vehicle to understanding towing capacity to knowing the different hitches. Our goal is not only to educate but to help you feel confident and comfortable when pulling an RV behind you.

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PAGPILI SA TAMA NGA TOW VEHICLE

We highly recommend choosing your RV before buying your tow vehicle. This way you’ll know exactly how much your RV weighs before you figure out how much weight your tow vehicle will need to pull. When figuring out how much your RV weighs, be sure to ask your dealer about both the dry hitch weight (how much the RV weighs when it is empty) and the cargo carrying capacity (the maximum amount of weight you can add to your RV). On average, your RV will weigh 1,500 pounds more once it’s been filled with water, gas and gear.

Once you know your RV’s total weight, then you can look to find a tow vehicle that matches it. If possible, opt to have a tow package added to your RV so you can maximize your towing capacity. If you already have a vehicle that you plan to use to tow your RV, make sure you buy an RV that doesn’t exceed the weight limit that your current vehicle can pull. This is where you’ll need to understand your vehicle’s towing capacity.

KAPASIDAD SA TOWING

Towing capacity is the maximum amount of weight your vehicle can tow when pulling your RV. This number lets you know exactly how heavy your trailer can be. If you don’t know your towing capacity and try to pull a trailer that is too heavy, you could end up in a very dangerous situation so it’s vital to know your tow vehicle’s limits.

To determine maximum towing capacity, you’ll need to find out the vehicle manufacturer's weight ratings and compare them to the weight of your RV. You can usually find your vehicle’s weight rating on the inside of the driver door or in the owner’s manual. If the vehicle's ratings are higher than the total weight of the RV, then the RV is safe to tow.

Another good number to know is the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). This number is established by the vehicle’s manufacturer and represents the maximum weight the vehicle can handle with an RV attached. The GCWR takes into consideration the weight of the vehicle’s axles, wheels, suspension system, and frame, as well as the weight of the RV. You can also find the GCWR in your owner’s manual, or you can call your dealer or vehicle manufacturer and give them your VIN number and they should be able to tell you the specific GCWR.

MGA HITCHES

In addition to towing capacity, you’ll also need to understand the different types of RV hitches. Whatever hitch you choose is heavily dependent on the type of RV you purchase, so we’ve listed three basic hitch types and their corresponding RV types here.

IKALIMANG WHEEL HITCH:

This hitch is specifically used for towing fifth wheels. It is installed inside the bed of a truck and sits above the bed of the trailer. The trailer then attaches to the truck with a kingpin mechanism. These hitches are able to handle a lot of weight (anywhere from 16,000 to 30,000 pounds) due to the fact that the fifth wheel’s weight is pressing down directly over the rear axle of the truck.

GOOSENECK HITCH:

Kini mao ang lain nga hitch nga kapilian alang sa ikalimang ligid apan kay sa paggamit sa usa ka kingpin, kini nga hitch sistema sa paggamit sa usa ka bola ug coupler. Gipili sa ubang mga tawo ang mga gooseneck hitch tungod kay gamay ra ang ilang magamit nga lugar sa higdaanan sa usa ka trak ug makabitad sila og mas daghang gibug-aton kaysa usa ka fifth wheel hitch (30,000 pounds). Ang mga hitch sa gooseneck maayo alang sa mas bug-at nga ikalimang ligid, sama sa dagkong mga hauler sa dulaan.

Usa ka close-up sa usa ka gooseneck hitch, nga naggamit sa bola ug mekanismo sa coupler, nga gibitay sa higdaanan sa usa ka trak.

HITCH SA PAG-apod-apod sa timbang:

Kini nga sistema sa hitch kasagarang gigamit alang sa mas bug-at nga mga trailer sa pagbiyahe (hangtod sa 15,000 ka libra) ug nagtugot kanimo sa pagguyod sa labing taas nga kapasidad. Dili sama sa usa ka standard nga bumper hitch diin ang tanan nga gibug-aton sa trailer naglingkod sa likod sa tow nga sakyanan, ang gibug-aton sa pag-apud-apod nga hitch mikaylap sa gibug-aton sa dila sa tanan nga mga ehe. Mahimo usab nimo gamiton kini nga hitch nga adunay sway control unit aron makatabang sa pagpakunhod sa sway samtang nagdrayb.

STANDARD BUMPER HITCH:

Gitawag usab nga weight-carrying o non-weight distributing hitch, kini nga hitch system kay kasagarang gigamit para sa gagmay nga mga travel trailers (3,500 pounds). Sama sa gooseneck hitch, kini nga sistema naggamit usab og bola ug coupler, nga ang gibug-aton sa trailer anaa direkta sa bumper sa imong tow nga sakyanan. Adunay duha ka sukaranang mga estilo sa standard bumper hitches: a fixed nga drawbar, diin ang plataporma sa bola permanente nga gitakda sa hitch; ug a matangtang nga drawbar, diin ang plataporma sa bola mahimong makuha ug i-off.

Usa ka travel trailer hitch, kasagarang gitawag nga standard bumper hitch, nga gidiskonekta gikan sa usa ka tow nga sakyanan ug gisangkapan og leveling blocks.

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