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 senkyèm wou—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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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.

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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.

ATTEKSYON

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.

ATTEKSYON SINKYÈM WOU:

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.

ATTE KÒ DOUYEN:

Sa a se yon lòt opsyon attelage pou senkyèm wou men olye ke yo itilize yon kingpin, sistèm attelage sa a sèvi ak yon boul ak coupler. Gen kèk moun ki pito gooseneck attelage paske yo pran mwens espas nan kabann yon kamyon Et yo ka rale plis poids pase yon senkyèm wou attelage (30,000 liv). Gooseneck attelage yo bon pou pi lou senkyèm wou, tankou gwo transporteur jwèt.

Yon gwo plan nan yon attelage kou zwa, ki itilize yon boul ak mekanis koupleur, branche moute nan kabann lan nan yon kamyon.

ATTEKSYON DISTRIBYON PWA:

Sistèm attelage sa a pi souvan itilize pou trelè vwayaj ki pi lou (jiska 15,000 liv) epi li pèmèt ou remoke kapasite maksimòm lan. Kontrèman ak yon attelage eksepsyonèl estanda kote tout pwa trelè a chita sou do veyikil remoke a, attelage distribisyon pwa a gaye pwa lang lan sou tout aks yo. Ou kapab tou itilize attelage sa a ak yon inite kontwòl balanse pou ede redwi balanse pandan wap kondwi.

ATELÈ POU ECHOK STANDAN:

Yo rele tou yon pwa-pote oswa ki pa pwa distribye sekous, sistèm sa a se sitou itilize pou pi piti trelè vwayaj (3,500 liv). Menm jan ak gooseneck la, sistèm sa a tou sèvi ak yon boul ak kouple, ak pwa a nan trelè a repoze dirèkteman sou eksepsyonèl la nan machin remoke ou a. Gen de estil de baz pou attelage eksepsyonèl estanda: a drawbar fiks, kote platfòm boul la fikse pèmanan sou sekous la; ak yon drawbar detachable, kote platfòm boul la ka pran sou yo ak sou.

Yon attelage trelè vwayaj, yo rele souvan yon attelage eksepsyonèl estanda, ki te dekonekte nan yon machin remorquage ak ekipe ak blòk nivelman.

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