Tips for Preventing RV Break-Ins and Theft
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Tips for Preventing RV Break-Ins and Theft

RV owners dread hearing the glass shatter or pry bar peeling metal when a thief breaks into their cherished home on wheels. Returning to violated personal space and stolen property is any RVer’s nightmare. Unfortunately, RV theft and burglaries are rampant across North America totaling in thousands annually. But you need not resign yourself to…

Winterizing a Travel Trailer | What Guidelines I Follow
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Winterizing a Travel Trailer | What Guidelines I Follow

Winterizing a travel trailer is vital to prevent freezing, which can damage plumbing and tanks. Cold temperatures can cause water to expand and crack fittings. Proactive winterization safeguards your trailer during storage, ensuring its integrity in freezing conditions. This article offers a systematic guide to winterizing travel trailers, covering drainage, antifreeze protection, appliance disconnection, exterior…

How Long Do You Have to Return a Travel Trailer? What to Know

How Long Do You Have to Return a Travel Trailer? What to Know

Purchasing a travel trailer is an exciting investment, but returning one can be tricky. Return policies vary widely between dealerships and manufacturers. Most sales are final with no returns allowed. However, some exceptions exist. This article provides an overview of the complex return policies for travel trailers. I’ll look at the differences between dealers and…

How to Hook up a Gooseneck Trailer: Everything You Need to Know
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How to Hook up a Gooseneck Trailer: Everything You Need to Know

Gooseneck trailers are a popular choice for towing heavy loads, such as boats, livestock, and construction equipment. They offer a variety of advantages over traditional bumper-pull trailers, including greater stability, better weight distribution, and increased towing capacity.  However, hooking up a gooseneck trailer seems to be a daunting task for the first-timer. There are a…

How to Jack Up a Single Axle Travel Trailer? Easier Than You Think
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How to Jack Up a Single Axle Travel Trailer? Easier Than You Think

As a long-time RV owner, raising and supporting my trailer to work on the wheels, axles, and underside is a skill I’ve learned through trial and error over the years. While the internet provides a wealth of information, nothing beats first-hand experience when it comes to getting the job done right. This is why I’m…

Does Utility Trailer Length Include Tongue? 

Does Utility Trailer Length Include Tongue? 

As someone who loves hauling recreational toys and equipment with my truck, I get a lot of questions from friends about measuring trailer length. One key debate is whether trailer length includes that V-shaped metal tongue upfront. I used to just guess at trailer lengths until I really researched how to measure properly. Now I…

How to Lift Travel Trailer Off Ground? Things You Need to Know
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How to Lift Travel Trailer Off Ground? Things You Need to Know

Hey fellow road warriors! If you’re anything like me, the thrill of hitting the open road with your trusty travel trailer is unbeatable. But let’s face it, we’ve all been there – the moment when you need to lift your travel trailer off the ground. In this case, I’m here to share some nuggets of…