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Use our FREE weight and towing calculator tool to confirm that YOUR rig won't get flipped over by the dreaded TRAILER SWAY!
https://www.thervgeeks.com/weights
UPDATE: Do you already own a tow vehicle, and want to know how heavy a trailer it can handle? Check out our new video covering that exact topic:
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LOTS of RVers are towing their rigs with pickup trucks and other tow vehicles that simply aren't capable of safely handling the load. Even though truck manufacturers love to brag about how high their towing capacity is, the vast majority of trucks are nowhere near the numbers they're touting.
Are you SURE your towable isn't one of those RVs that's too heavy for your tow vehicle? Are you sure that ALL your weight and balance requirements are in spec? Even if you've already weighed your rig properly, use our towing calculator to confirm your rig is safe to tow.
https://www.thervgeeks.com/weights
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00:00 — Video Introduction
01:38 — Our New Travel Trailer
03:57 — Weight Definitions
07:26 — How to Weigh Your Rig
08:26 — CAT Scales
11:10 — Other Ways to Weigh an RV
12:09 — Our Trailer Towing Weight Calculator
14:32 — Calculator Tool Results
17:01 — Overweight & Out-of-Balance Warnings
18:36 — Payload & Cargo Loading
20:41 — Trailer Sway Danger
22:20 — 1/2-ton (1500) vs 3/4-ton (2500) Trucks
24:27 — Truck & Trailer Pairing
25:02 — Tires & Tire Inflation
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Peter Knize & John Sullivan host The RVgeeks YouTube channel and create original articles about RVing on their blog, TheRVgeeks.com. They also co-hosted the first 5 seasons of The RVers TV show on The Discovery Channel, PBS iTunes and other outlets, also serving as co-executive producers on the show. Full-Time RVers for more than 20 years, they share DIY RV maintenance, repair, travel, upgrade and operational tips & tricks they've learned over more than 2 decades on the road.
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DISCLAIMER: We're handy RVers, not trained technicians. Every RVer is responsible for setting up, loading, and towing their own equipment in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines and best practices. Any task you perform or decision you make based on information we provide is strictly at your own risk. You are solely responsible for confirming the safety of your rig. If you're unsure how to safely manage any aspect of your RV, consult a professional.
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