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When towing a camper, you are subject to new and different challenges on the highway than you may have
previously encountered. Towing a camper is no small responsibility and should be undertaken with great
care and safety first in mind. An accident with a tow vehicle and camper can have much greater
consequences than carelessness with a small car. Like an airline pilot who is responsible for expensive
equipment and many lives, you should take your responsibilities as a tow vehicle driver very seriously and
learn all you can about doing the job safely and well. Balancing the load and preparing the trailer and tow
vehicle are critical to safe handling.
One of the most critical aspects of safely towing a camper is knowing the weights involved and where they
are placed. The first thing to determine is how much is being towed and confirming that it is within the
capacities of the equipment being used. Determining where the load is placed is critical to the way your rig
will handle on the road. Know what your camper weighs loaded. Load your camper including water, propane,
etc. and take it to a public scale. Weigh each axle of your vehicle.
Refer to your axle weight and tire limits to see if you are within a safe range. Total all axle weights, ensuring
you are below the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Make sure your load is balanced. Do not load too
much on one side. A balanced load is much easier to tow or drive. Front to back balance is also important.
Step back and look at your camper, making sure that there is not too much weight on the hitch, or on the
rear of the camper. Secure all items, as loose items can cause damage and become a safety issue.
As cargo is added, removed, or shifts in location, the weight on the axle and hitch will change. Also, the
transfer of weight because of water in the freshwater tank being used, the reduction in hitch weight may
be significant. When loading the trailer, keep the following in mind:
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GVWR
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Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
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Tire Weight Rating
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Cargo should never exceed these ratings. Your safety depends on not overloading the trailer, trailer axles,
and tires
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