FIRST TIME TOWING AN RV? | Tips + Tricks for Towing #AirstreamLife

FIRST TIME TOWING AN RV? | Tips + Tricks for Towing #AirstreamLife

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3 Video Views·Dec 31, 2024

First time towing an RV? Let's be real. It's stressful! And, that might as well be the opposite of what you really want when you're trying to get out and have a relaxing weekend with your Airstream or why you chose RV life. In this video, we'll share the tips and tricks we've learned about towing an RV over the last year in the Airstream.

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00:00 - Introduction to first time towing an RV
00:38 - Start learning to tow in easy conditions
01:28 - Daniel's tips on towing. Gas, mirrors, and tire pressures
02:35 - Don't forget your Airstream towing checklist
03:25 - Adjust your truck seats, and set drive control setting
04:01 - How to use your tow vehicle mirrors
04:32 - Adjust your mirrors before you pull out of the campground
05:18 - If towing were like Mario Kart (video game)
05:45 - How to turn in an RV
06:15 - Follow truckers lead. They know best!
07:00 - Change lanes for vehicles on the shoulder
07:45 - Turning right vs turning left while towing a travel trailer
08:18 - Braking while towing an RV down a hill. Don't ride your brakes
08:58 - Lessons for towing from the 90's. Daniel was fast and furious
10:02 - Make sure to take breaks on long travel drives
10:42 - Towing your RV through road construction
12:02 - Checking the RV lights before towing
12:38 - Checking the route before the journey
13:30 - Daniel hits road debris, and pulls off highway
14:24 - Daniel inspects the truck and Airstream for damage
15:32 - Daniel gets another stretch in before towing
16:02 - Arriving at campground in Wichita, Kansas
16:45 - Checking the campground power using a surge protector
17:22 - Disconnecting the Airstream from the TV
17:50 - Lauren's best tip on towing for RV newbies
18:25 - Wanderlocal, it's good for the soul