Eventually, a 26-foot new trailer was purchased, which had a bathroom in it. My wife was finally pleased to have indoor plumbing. The following RV was a 34.5-foot fifth-wheel followed by a drive-around 26-foot motor coach, which now allows us to explore the Wild West. Many healthy out...
Before you pick up your trailer, you have to have a vehicle that is towing-ready: this includes the appropriate hitch, as well as an electric plug-in outlet for the trailer brakes. This is about a $250-500 prep job, and many mechanics shops can do this, as well as towing/hitch shop...
Instead I waited until the trip was practically on top of us to find the truck battery doornail dead and the trailer brake system out of sorts. Not to mention the shower faucet in the RV that wouldn’t shut off. Not even packed and still putzing around out in the woodshop. Jammed agai...
Check your trailer regularly for signs of wear and tear. Pay special attention to the roof, windows, and seams to prevent leaks. Inspect the tires and brakes before every trip. Electrical System Vintage trailers often have outdated electrical systems. Upgrading to modern wiring can prevent potentia...
Finally, you must schedule a thorough vehicle check-up to ensure that your car is in top condition for the journey. Check the engine oil, brakes, tires, and all fluid levels, and make sure your spare tire and necessary tools are in good condition and are easily accessible....
First, make sure the connections of your hitch are locked shut and the kingpin fits into the hitch cradle before you start driving. Next, secure the emergency breakaway line so that it’s connected to the hitch. Raise the jacks so the truck is supporting the trailer. And finally, ease out...
speed propel with creeper mode and automatic shift Maximum Travel Speed Creeper Low High Front Axle Oscillation Brakes Tires Drawbar Pull 2.6 km/h (1.6 mph) 8.6 km/h (5.3 mph) 35.0 km/h (21.8 mph) All-wheel drive; can be locked hydraulically in any position ± 7 deg. ...
But I guess this guy was not paying attention and found out, arriving after dark with his giant trailer, 2 kids, and an unallowed breed of dog, that the management was not kidding and that he would not be able to stay. Ouch. But also, come on dude. Morning coffee view Waking up ...
except the safety attachments have to be chains instead of cables. The rule that the brakes have to be operated from the towing vehicle makes it difficult until I stumbled on a British website. In here they described a system whereby the A frame has an overrider brake installed like on a...