Toronto to FL, Newbie need some advices.

GLaidlaw wrote:
We have towed that route in winter with a 21 foot trailer many times and have seen all sorts of weather conditions. We used to tow with a Safari van- not the best- now use a Sierra 1500- wonderful combination.

I am leery about the the tow vehicle - it seems to have lots of power but watch the short wheelbase which can cause sway problems. Not a good thing even under the best of conditions. I would definitely tow around Toronto and check out the performance. Practise until you are confident in the performance. Learn how to back up the unit- you will need that skill. Keep your speed down- 90-5 kmh especially being new to towing.

When stopping for fuel, check out the pump location and whether you can exit the station. Many pumps are not RV friendly.

Use a good brake controller- we use a prodigy and are very satisfied.

We use the CIPA slide on mirrors - they are custom made for each vehicle- not sure if they make them for yours- otherwise universal clip on mirrors would work but may vibrate somewhat.

Don't leave canned food in the trailer overnight- We put ours in a box and carry them in the truck. We do use the trailer in the freezing weather but have lots of experience and also carry a generator. We do not put any water in the trailer until in warmer states. We carry jugs of water for use until we are south.

If the road conditions turn negative- pull off- get a motel room and wait it out. We have seen lots of trucks and trailers who did not and were in the ditch or on their sides.

The 401 around London and Woodstock can be especially nasty due to lake effect snow. Check out weather conditions.

Good luck and enjoy the trip.