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Which Truck Should Pull Your Travel Trailer?

If you are going to use an RV to do much of your traveling, you will probably want to have another vehicle that works well with your RV to get you where you need to go. Obviously, if you are going to pull a trailer or a fifth-wheel, you will need a truck that is capable of handling the job of towing your RV to the campground. Even if you are going to purchase a Motorhome, however, you will likely want to look into getting a small vehicle that you can tow behind the RV so you can get around with ease while you are camped. Trying to move the Motorhome each time you need to go somewhere gets old quickly, and just isn’t that practical. Please visit our RV Resort in Rockport Texas on your next Trip

As you are shopping for an RV and thinking about which option will be best for you and your family, it makes sense to consider the passenger vehicle you are going to use as well. While you might be able to afford the cost of the RV on its own, the cost of the truck or other vehicle that you will need could put it out of your price range. Only when you think about the big picture of the two together can you really understand how much it will cost you.

Below we will look at the process of picking the right vehicle for the job, either for towing your RV or for being pulled behind your Motorhome.

Finding a Truck to Pull Your RV

In most cases, you will actually end up spending more money on your truck than you will on the RV you are going to pull with it. Unless you already own a truck capable of the job, you need to think about the shopping process in two steps – the truck and the trailer/fifth wheel. It makes the most sense to shop somewhat simultaneously so you can see what kind of models are available on both sides and then start to narrow down your choices. However, to get started, make a trip to the RV dealer first and pick out a couple trailers that you might be interested in. You don’t have to get too serious at this point – get a general idea of the size and weight of the trailers you will be considering. From there, you can head to the truck dealer and find some models that are capable of handling the job. Once you get an idea of what you are looking at with the truck and trailer, you can get more specific about your search.

Of course, if you already own a vehicle that you plan to use to haul your RV, the process is much simpler. First, figure out how much your vehicle is capable of pulling comfortably, then start your RV search using that as a limit. As long as you don’t purchase an RV that is too large for your vehicle to pull, you should be in good shape.

Finding a Vehicle to Pull Behind Your Motorhome

For those who are going to purchase a Motorhome, it might be a little easier in that many people already own a passenger vehicle that can serve the purpose of the tow-behind. Generally, this needs to be a small car or 4×4 that can seat enough people for your needs and get you around the areas where you will be traveling. If you like to explore the mountains or off-road on your trips, make sure the vehicle you designate as your tow-behind is up to the job. While you can pull a newer car along for this purpose, many people choose to use an older car that they no longer use on a daily basis as their go-to option. The choice is yours.

While owning an RV is a great opportunity to take exciting vacations and see many new places, pairing one with another vehicle is often necessary to maximize your experience. Depending on the type of RV you choose, you may need to buy a big truck to haul it – or a small car to pull behind it. Remember to consider this additional vehicle as part of your RV purchase and make sure that your budget works when you add in all the expenses of both the passenger car and the RV itself. Once all those details are worked out, you can get down to the business of enjoying your RV vacations!