An easy and convenient way to bring all that is needed for your camping trip or vacation is towing a camper. Campers are not only a simple way to have a home away from home, but also a way to avoid paying for a motel room. However before you travel it is necessary to make certain your airstream is prepared for towing. When towing a campervan it becomes necessary to follow certain tips to ensure it will not cause undue stress.
How to Safely Tow a Travel Trailer
Get a full tank of fuel
In most cases the campervan will be included in the route as it is arriving at the destination, so you will not need to empty the tank. Current Campervan rental companies provide fuel tanks for all vehicles. Add a few spare fuel tanks to your current tanks to ensure it is enough to get you safely to the next destination.
En route make sure you stop at upgrade ports, refuel points and places where you can swap fuel between tanks.
When towing a travel trailer a great improvement in fuel economy can be achieved. To achieve this most Campervan rental companies provide a connector at the fuel tank so you can fill up while on the road. This feature is also beneficial as it cuts down on spoilage and takes away the need for stops at snack stops.
Avoid using fuel that has been spilled. Use only unleaded petrol as it cleanly remove the petroleum products. When you drive your campervan for a long distance it is wise to keep one tank of fuel reserve for longer journeys.
The modern day technology is great but you still need to take care. Using only a few batteries of a good quality and carefully managed flames can be a great way to tow your campervan safely to the next location.
A campervan battery is not only used for driving but it can also be charged by attaching a lead-acid battery and some rechargeable batteries to it. With a good rechargeable battery and lead-acid battery combination you could be able to drive for many hours with more charge in your battery than you could drive before.
Make sure you do not let the batteries to get too close. This is because if they are too close they will ‘breathe’ more than far away. This can cause damage to the batteries and increase the costs of recharging them.
Avoid choosing the wrong amp for your 12 volt system. Most systems will be between 0.7 and 3.5 volts. Choose the correct amp based on the needs of your RV.
The 240 volt 12 volt system do not put out the same current as the flex mains system. Make sure you have the correct amperage for your flex mains system and the duration of your charge.
A deep cycle battery will last longer than a regular car battery and it can be used in emergencies. A deep cycle battery cannot usually be used when charging the car.
Avoid using the car lights while the vehicle is parked. Doing so could cause damage to the batteries of the hybrid battery and the 12 volt system.
The starting fluid in your vehicle is another factor to consider. Automotive fluid is unlikely to cause any damage to the battery and it helps keep the engine running. Camping fluids tend to attract high forces and stresses that could shorten the fluid life of the battery.
A camper is not only a good way of spending time with your friends but it is also a good way of doing maintenance on your RV. Wrapping a small piece of foam pipe around a small tube will allow the fluid in the fiberglass to breathe. This will keep the fiberglass in its optimal shape for longer periods.
Sand baths can be a great option for cleaning your RV. There are many different types and amounts of sand available. Using a small amount of mild soap solution will help gently wash away the dirt and mud, helping to ensure that your RV will rinse clean.
Be sure to keep your cabin ergonomic as much as possible. The walls and ceiling of your cabin can be made from fabrics of different materials. Choose the right amount of soap to make the wax of the wool float and glide instead of simply running the solution through your cabin.
Cleaning your kitchen will help to prevent the growth of mildew and mold. Crashing stores of food will promote rapid growth of mold and mildew.
Making your meals as sanitary as possible will help to protect your supplies. Disinfect your water and put on a cold sand outside your camper to help prevent the growth of bacteria.
Gassing with soapy water or gel based products likerak antifreeze, will help stop the growth of biological materials like viruses and bacteria.
