We're looking to hit the open road with our travel trailer. Is it okay to spend the night in our travel trailer while still hooked up to the truck?I'm thinking in terms of random stops for 6-8 hours to eat and get some sleep.Obviously, I don't want to cause any damage to the trailer or the truck. I have a weight distribution hitch and sway bar, FYI.Thanks in advance for your input.ChristianReno, NV2013 Aspen Trailer 1700DB2013 Ram 1500 Hemi

Yes no problem However, be aware of battery use unless you have an isolator between the TT and the tow vehicle battery.You can run down the tow vehicle battery if you leave the cord plugged in.

You can run down the tow vehicle battery if you leave the cord plugged in. This is not a problem on my FORD TRUCK as the battery connection is under a relay control and is switched OFF when I have my truck ignition key turned off.I'm sure other trucks have the same standard feature - At least something to check in your case... You can always just pull the 7-way connector when you stop if in doubt. Of course I would leave a note on the steering wheel to remind you to hook it back up before you leave the next morning haha...Roy Ken

We do not unhook. We unhook the trailer pigtail from the truck and release the pressure on the WD bars, just to be safe.

We do it all the time as well... I usually drop some jacks to keep the wiggle down somewhat.Roy Ken

NO!!! The trailer will fall over onto the door trapping you inside then the propane will explode into a firey ball of death...wait, back on the meds now...no seriously, no harm will come of it. Hitting a pothole at 70mph puts way more stress on the suspension than you sleeping inside.I would pull the wiring harness plug regardless as electronics have a way of not working as intended at the worst times. If you are bothered by movement, drop the stabilizers. Just make sure to give it a once over in the morning to make sure everything is back in travel mode before driving off.

Can I use travel trailer while still coupled to tow vehicle?

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RoyB
Explorer II
May 12, 2014
We do it all the time as well... I usually drop some jacks to keep the wiggle down somewhat.

Roy Ken
Dog_Folks
Explorer
May 12, 2014
We do not unhook.

We unhook the trailer pigtail from the truck and release the pressure on the WD bars, just to be safe.
RoyB
Explorer II
May 12, 2014
You can run down the tow vehicle battery if you leave the cord plugged in.

This is not a problem on my FORD TRUCK as the battery connection is under a relay control and is switched OFF when I have my truck ignition key turned off.

I'm sure other trucks have the same standard feature - At least something to check in your case... You can always just pull the 7-way connector when you stop if in doubt. Of course I would leave a note on the steering wheel to remind you to hook it back up before you leave the next morning haha...

Roy Ken
the_bear_II
Explorer
May 12, 2014
Yes no problem

However, be aware of battery use unless you have an isolator between the TT and the tow vehicle battery.

You can run down the tow vehicle battery if you leave the cord plugged in.

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