| When towing a 5th wheel or travel trailer, safety | | | | moderate speeds. This will place less strain on your |
| should be your #1 priority,an accident while towing | | | | tow vehicle and RV trailer. Trailer instability (sway) is |
| these will have greater consequences than in a small | | | | more likely to occur as speed increases. Avoid |
| car.Consider the following safety tips each time you | | | | sudden stops and starts that can cause skidding, |
| tow your fifth wheel RV or travel trailer.If you are | | | | sliding, or jackknifing. Avoid sudden steering |
| new to RV towing, take time to practice towing | | | | maneuvers that might create sway or undue side |
| your travel trailer or fifth wheel before driving on | | | | force on the travel trailer. Fifth wheels are less |
| main roads. Most seasoned RVers recommend finding | | | | susceptible to side force sway but you should still be |
| a large vacant lot and setting up some traffic cones | | | | aware of the possibility. Slow down when traveling |
| to practice turning and backing. Never allow anyone | | | | over bumpy roads, railroad crossings, and ditches. |
| to ride in or on the travel trailer. Before you leave on | | | | Make wider turns at curves and corners. Because |
| a trip, remember to check routes and restrictions on | | | | your trailerâs wheels are closer to the inside |
| bridges and tunnels. Use the trailer hitch system the | | | | of a turn than the wheels of your tow vehicle, they |
| manufacturer recommends for towing. Drive at | | | | are more likely to hit or ride up over curbs. |