Teaching to tow?
Anyone have any tips on teaching a brand new RVer how to tow? I've towed pretty much all my driving life. Grew up in a construction company towing equipment trailers (backhoes, dozers), pole trailer...
Forum Discussion
gkainz wrote:
Snip...
I've been talking about clearance awareness, braking distance increase, looking further ahead than they're used to, trailer tracking (cutting corners - not sure yet how this toy hauler tracks but I'm assuming should be just like any other bumper pull) Snip...
You have covered most of the bases but I would also mention the importance of a walk around just before starting out, the testing of brakes when you start rolling, the importance of using chocks on both sides of the tires and on both sides of the trailer before unhooking from the tow vehicle, the checking of lights (brake and turn) before leaving each day, how to set up and adjust the WD hitch properly, and probably some others that you can think up.
I think I would stress the fact that RVing is supposed to be fun and not stressful so try to make you presentations more of a fun thing rather than a chore that must be accomplished or you die. You want them to look forward to towing and not dreading it. From your own extensive experience you should already know if they have an adequate tow vehicle for the job. I would ride along with them during the first test tow to give them confidence and also to ease your mind that they can do it safely. :)
Good luck and good teaching! :)
Barney
