Your Guide to Successful Fifth Wheel Towing

If you want a large and spacious recreational vehicle, then a fifth wheel may be just what you’re after. These big trailers may seem somewhat challenging to tow, especially if you’re new to towing, but there are some tips you can try and things to keep in mind that will help make towing your fifth wheel easier.

Understand Weight Limits

Your fifth wheel and your towing vehicle, as well as your hitch, will all have weight limits that you need to abide by. Make sure that you know what each item’s weight limit is so that you don’t overburden anything. The owner’s manual or the internet can be a resource for learning these weights.

Don’t Use Overdrive

It may be tempting to put your truck into overdrive to get up hills or make towing easier. However, this can put too much stress on your truck’s transmission, due to the heavy weight of your fifth wheel, so it’s better to avoid it to prevent your engine from overheating.

Check Your Tires

It’s essential that the tires on both your towing vehicle and your fifth wheel are in good condition before you tow. Use your tire-pressure gauge to check the pressure of each tire and keep an eye on them. Never drive on bad tires.

Put in Some Practice

If you need some time to get accustomed to the feeling of towing a fifth wheel, try hitching it up empty to your truck and towing it through your neighborhood before you attempt the highway on a nice day with little traffic. You can also use a parking lot to help with learning how to brake and reverse the towing setup.

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