Caravan Truck Boat

Caravan Truck Boat

Today I read a brief summary of how it is important to weigh your RV, camper, trailer, carrier toys, etc. Many RV users know the importance of this seemingly small problem. So many people believe it can load all the house of their vehicle, and we hope it is good, but it is not. I Here are some reasons why you must weigh your RV.

1) It could actually be overloading your RV and do not even know. These units are rated to withstand such a load. If more of the burden of RSV, can cause a blow to one of its tires that could put a serious bend in your journey.

2) RV Useres most do not realize they can void your warranty by overloading of motor homes, Travel trailers and / or toy hauler. This can cost a person a fortune if the damage extends to the structure of the device.

3) If your RV overload and are involved in an accident with another vehicle, may be on the hook for the entire cost of the accident. Your company Insurance may refuse your request, because that does not follow the manufacturers gross weight (Gross Weight Rating) New in the vehicle. And do not worry not that it weighs you and then it is too late. I saw this happen.

4) For those who have a toy carrier, must be particularly cautious. Most owners of boxes of toys do not realize that carriers of both cast toys they think. Adding a pool filled with fresh water (100 gallons equals 800bls), and fuel, clothing and then the toy itself before you know the unit is overloaded.

5) Similarly, for those of you who think your vehicle can tow anything, think again. The Older trucks haul not as much as people think. If you ensure that a vehicle can tow. Go to TrailerLife.com, click on the vehicle, then Select year the vehicle you want. It is an independent study of towing capacity.

6) Owners of motor homes are not off the property. Consider the fact that owners of most RV tow a small car or boat behind them. This can also put one on its weight, but not so much the total gross weight need to worry. Is the GCWR (gross combined weight rating) which is in the motorhome loaded and the vehicle behind him.

These are just some things to consider when planning your next getaway. It is better to be safe then sorry.

Kyle Yocky, has been in the RV Industry for 7 years and runs a website called Time To RV http://www.timetorv.com.

is it possible for a 2000 dodge grand caravan sport to bow the tailgate trim of a Ford F-150?

My neighbor shoveled out a few spots along the sidewalk after it snowed. I was in front of my property line. My sister parked my van there while we shoveled out our large driveway. It was there for about 2 hours. I then moved the van back into my driveway. When I moved it my van was not touching his truck. I did have to back up slightly to get out but it was not touching. That was 2 days ago. Today he comes over to tell me that I hit his truck. My van has a downward sloping front. The very front is so low that it scrapes the ground when going down a steep hill or a sloped driveway. The silver trim of the tailgate does not stick out as far as his fender and boat hitch. I believe my van would have hit his rear fender, bumper and boat hook before ever touching his tailgate. He can't prove it but it upsets me that he thinks we would hit him and not say something. Also it I hit it wouldn't there be a dent not some bowing? Please help.

well just go to your neighbor and ask him if he would be willing to park his truck back in the same spot and then pull your van up the same way it was the day this was supposed to happen and see if it is even possible that it was you.

Caravan Transporters - L.F. Nicholls and Sons - Caravan Siting