Murphy beds are a great way to make the most out of the available sleeping space inside of any RV. They are especially handy in a Class C RV where you need to sleep a visiting couple, or if you have a teenager who needs to spread out at night. …
Towing puts increased strain on both a truck’s engine and transmission. While most people are aware of the impact of engine temperature on performance and have a gauge in their instrument cluster to tell them the engine temperature, transmission temperature is something that isn’t as well understood. Yet transmission performance …
If you’re pulling your fifth wheel or travel trailer out on the open road, it’s tempting to set the cruise and let your vehicle do the hard work for you. But should you use cruise control while towing? The answer is both yes and no. While using cruise control can …
Dually trucks are simply pickups with dual rear wheels. They’re wider than a standard truck, which gives them added stability and traction – perfect for towing heavy loads. However, you may or may not need this added stability, depending on what you’re going to be using your truck for. If …
Towing a trailer with your personal vehicle is a convenient and much more affordable way to pull a trailer or move. Renting Uhaul trailers for moving or campers for vacation adds up over time. If you’re vacationing every weekend during the summer, you may be better off purchasing your own …
You might be able to estimate the towing capacity of your truck, but that’s not an accurate way to judge how much it can pull. It’s dangerous to exceed your truck’s towing capacity, and it can cause a lot of damage to your vehicle. It’s always best to look up …
Popup campers have long been popular with families who need to sleep a lot of heads, but don’t want to invest in a heavy travel trailer and the robust pickup truck needed to tow it. They tend to be a great entry point for families who need to be mindful …
When it comes to hitting the road with the family, minivans, and SUVs are the trusty steeds of choice. With plenty of room for kids, cargo, and everything in between, they make family road trips a breeze. But when it comes to towing a camper trailer, can your beloved challenge …
Putting a lift kit in your truck is a bold move that lets you dominate the road. Though there are a few functional concerns that come about when you want to use that same lifted truck to tow a travel trailer or a fifth wheel. With a lot of questions …
For decades truck campers were small and limited to being able to sleep a couple or perhaps a family of three. As modern materials and engineering have allowed pickup trucks and flatbeds to grow to monstrous proportions, truck campers have grown right along with them in lock step. Today there …
