{"id":1328,"date":"2021-03-12T23:10:02","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T23:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seatow.com\/blog\/towing-a-boat-with-an-rv-takes-careful-planning-sea-tow-offers-rvers-important-towing-tips\/"},"modified":"2023-04-07T18:31:22","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T18:31:22","slug":"towing-a-boat-trailer-with-an-rv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seatow.com\/towing-a-boat-trailer-with-an-rv\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Towing a Boat with an RV"},"content":{"rendered":"

More people than ever are towing a boat trailer behind their RVs. However, doing so is more complicated than towing behind a car, SUV, or pickup. There are rules and regulations that vary by state, so before you start towing a boat trailer with your RV, check in with your local DMV.<\/p>\n

Here are some basic tips to consider.<\/p>\n

Verify tow capacity<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Make sure that your RV has enough towing capacity to pull your boat and that your hitch can take the load. If you need to, use a hitch extender. Also be sure to grease the trailer bearings thoroughly, even excessively. You won\u2019t know if they\u2019re overheating, because you can\u2019t see them.<\/p>\n

Be sure you are insured<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In addition to having good collision insurance, it makes sense to insure yourself for liability situations as well. If for whatever reason, your boat comes uncoupled, you want to have the coverage you need.<\/p>\n

Leave room for braking<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Panic stopping with a trailer in tow does not work. If you follow too closely and have to jump on the brakes to keep from hitting something in front you, odds are that your trailer isn’t going to stay in a straight line.<\/p>\n

Make wide turns<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Make sure that there\u2019s enough clearance between your boat and your RV when you turn tightly. In tight turns, the corners of the boat may rub against the corners of your RV, which is bad all around.<\/p>\n

See behind you<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Find a way to be able to watch your boat under tow, either directly via a wireless webcam, virtually via wireless tire pressure sensors, or both. If you can\u2019t see the rig you\u2019re towing, it\u2019s imperative to put pressure and temperature sensors on the trailer tires. Without them you won\u2019t know that your trailer is dragging down the road on a rim instead of an inflated tire.<\/p>\n

Practice at the boat ramp<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You can\u2019t see behind as well from an RV as you can from a truck, and you don\u2019t want it to wind up in the water. Your best bet is to find a good local freshwater launch ramp and practice. When you are backing up, go slowly, and station somebody outside the RV to watch and shout in case of trouble. Keep your windows down and your sound system off so you can hear.<\/p>\n

Make frequent inspections<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Always perform a complete walk-around inspection of your RV, boat, and trailer before you pull onto the road. Then, stop at the first rest area and do another walk-around to find and fix problems that might arise. Keep up the inspections throughout the trip and you will prevent any problems before they start.<\/p>\n

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