Advice for Long Distance Towing
My husband, toddler, 2 dogs, and I will be taking a 2 week road trip cross-country (Augusta, GA to Seattle, WA) with an SUV and TT. I've read mentions of how this kind of trip should be handled differ...
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Do you have any experience towing a trailer? If not, go to a wide open parking lot and practice. Forward and backing up. Get used to how the rig handles, accelerates and brakes. Make sure you have good tow mirrors. They are critical. Keep your headlights on at all times. It makes you more visible to others, especially in bad weather. Check the age of your tires. 5 years old maximum or you risk blowouts and damage to your trailer.
For the trip itself, I would start out mid morning after a good night's rest. Plan on a short drive the first or second days. You don't know how everyone will handle the traveling. Don't expect your husband to do ALL the driving. You should be capable of taking over the driving duties should he get sick or hurt. It happens.
For the trip itself, I would start out mid morning after a good night's rest. Plan on a short drive the first or second days. You don't know how everyone will handle the traveling. Don't expect your husband to do ALL the driving. You should be capable of taking over the driving duties should he get sick or hurt. It happens.
