Advice for Long Distance Towing

ChristyFord wrote:
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 differently than a weekend trip to the lake. What kind of things do we need to know and keep in mind in this case?

Note: my husband and I have no experience towing a TT yet, so lay it on me!

2 adults with NO travel trailer experience, a toddler, and two dogs towing a TT cross country on their first outing? Since you are asking my advice: DON’T DO IT.

Get valuable experience first. At the least take two or three weekend-type trips to close by state parks or campgrounds. There is a lot more to towing and camping in a TT than just pointing it straight ahead down an Interstate. Personal experience is way more valuable to you than reading advice from experienced campers. After you have done that come back here and ask the same question.