Traveling in an RV is no doubt the most comfortable way to travel and enjoy the great outdoors. And if you love summer, I bet you enjoy camping with your RV near water. Whether you plan on camping near a lake or a river, you’ll certainly like to play on the water using a watercraft. So, if you are planning to bring your boat or jet ski to the campsite with you, you should start planning how you are going to transport it.
Fortunately, there is a variety of systems available on the market that allow you to tow your boat on your RV. An adjustable towbar hitch is one of the Rv towing accessories you should have to efficiently do it. It comes with 5 adjuster holes that make leveling the tow vehicle to the RV much easier and can be quite useful with other touring and off-road trailers and 4W heights too.
While on a longer journey, things can get a bit complicated in cases when you need to go in the nearest town for groceries or want to visit a local attraction. Driving your RV on narrow roads, getting stuck in traffic, trying to find a place to park it, etc. are situations that you certainly won’t be looking forward to. A great solution for this would be towing your car on your RV during your travels. Having a small car with you during your trip means greater convenience when driving from and to your campsite or when heading in the city to run some errands. In order to flat tow your car with your RV, you need five basic Rv towing accessories – a tow bar, a base plate kit, a tow bar wiring, a safety cable set and supplemental braking system.
Tow Bar
The tow bar is the most important component of a towing system – it connects the car to the RV so it can be safely towed. Although different models are available on the market, their function is the same. The main differences are in the design, the towing capacity and the type of mount. Their design differs depending on the manufacturer, but their basic configuration is similar to an A-frame trailer. The tow bar attaches the car at the ends of the tow bar arms, and the other end of the bar hitches up to the tow vehicle with the help of an integrated coupler. When it comes to the type of mounting options and towing capacity, RV-mounted bars provide the most reliable connection.
Base Plate Kits
Every vehicle requires specifically designed base plates that properly fit their frame. Once the base plate is installed on your car’s frame, it will provide attachment points for the tow bar. The base plates should be installed on the car’s frame by using the existing attachment points and it should not sacrifice the strength and/or safety of the vehicle.
Tow Bar Wiring
The law requires you to have a lighting system on the RV that is synchronized with your tow vehicle’s tail lights.
Safety Cables
These Rv towing accessories are required by law in many states and are crucial for any tow bar setup. Their purpose is to ensure that the car does not detach from the RV in case that the tow bar has somehow detached from it.
Supplemental Braking Systems
These systems have the ability to decrease the braking distance up to 30% depending on the towing setup. They also enable smooth braking and minimize the wear of both vehicles.
Before you buy a tow system, make sure that your vehicle can be towed before taking it on the road. Some vehicles require the installation of a drive-line disconnect, a drive line, a transmission lube pump or free-wheeling hubs before they can be connected to a tow bar. Remember that not having the proper equipment on your vehicle could cause serious damage. For more information check your car owner’s manual or consult the manufacturer for more specific information.
