RV Storage

Before selecting a vehicle for towing an RV combination, or, perhaps you've already purchased one or the other. There are state and federal laws concerning the height, length and width of RV towing on the road.

RV towing guides offered by the manufacturers are good however do read all the fine print that goes along with them. Consider the base model plus the weight of the driver because that will effect the towing capacity numbers.

Towing an RV is not hard to do, however it is very important know what is involved and to have a clear understanding of tow vehicle and trailer.

When shopping for an RV tow vehicle, pick up a sales brochure on the models you are interested in. Also pick up one of the manufacturer’s “Towing Guide” brochure. You will find important numbers and specifications regarding towing, like the GVWR and GCWR of the vehicle. You will also find the “towing rating” for the vehicle, but you must read the fine print that accompanies the tow rating to see how the manufacturer came up with it. In many cases, your actual tow rating could be much less.

Before buying a tow vehicle, consider first. How frequent will you be towing? How far will you be towing? Will the RV be used as a daily driver? Type of trailer are you looking for, pop-up, travel trailer or fifth wheel? How much does it weigh?

What are the advantages or disadvantages of gas or diesel engines. Popular opinion say, you don’t need a diesel unless your towing great distances, traversing high elevations or the RV is heavy. 

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