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 roda kalima—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.

KAPASITAS 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.

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.

HITCH RODA KALIMA:

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:

Ieu pilihan ngeunyeud sejen pikeun roda kalima tapi tinimbang ngagunakeun kingpin a, sistem ngeunyeud ieu ngagunakeun bal na coupler. Sababaraha urang resep hitches gooseneck sabab nyokot up kirang spasi dina ranjang tina treuk a jeung maranéhna bisa narik leuwih beurat ti ngeunyeud roda kalima (30.000 pon). Gooseneck hitches anu hadé pikeun roda kalima heavier, kawas haulers kaulinan badag.

A nutup-up tina hiji ngeunyeud gooseneck, nu utilizes bola jeung mékanisme coupler, hooked up dina ranjang tina treuk a.

DISTRIBUSI BEBATAN HITCH:

Sistem hitch ieu paling sering dianggo pikeun gandeng perjalanan anu langkung beurat (dugi ka 15,000 pon) sareng ngamungkinkeun anjeun ngerek kapasitas maksimal. Beda sareng halangan bemper standar dimana sadaya beurat trailer linggih dina tonggong kendaraan anu ngerek, hitch distribusi beurat nyebarkeun beurat létah ka sadaya as. Anjeun oge bisa make hitch ieu kalawan Unit kontrol sway pikeun mantuan ngurangan sway bari nyetir.

STANDAR BUMPER HITCH:

Disebut oge hitch mawa beurat atawa henteu beurat, sistem hitch ieu utamana dipaké pikeun gandeng perjalanan leutik (3.500 pon). Sapertos gooseneck hitch, sistem ieu ogé nganggo bal sareng coupler, kalayan beurat trailer langsung dina bemper kendaraan tarik anjeun. Aya dua gaya dasar hitches bemper baku: a drawbar dibereskeun, dimana platform bal ieu permanén dibereskeun ka ngeunyeud nu; jeung a drawbar removable, dimana platform bal bisa dicokot sareng mareuman.

A hitch trailer perjalanan, ilahar disebut bemper standar, nu geus dipegatkeun tina kandaraan ngerek tur dipasangan blok leveling.

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