Travel Trailer Tips: Preventing Your RV From Tipping Over

If you own a travel trailer, it's important to be aware of the risks of the camper tipping over during your drive. This can result in extensive damage to your RV as well as a safety issue for yourself and motorists nearby. Use the following tips to help reduce the chances of this happening.

Be Mindful of the Weather

When winds reach higher speeds, your travel trailer is at greater risk of tipping over. Try to avoid traveling at all on especially windy days. If you get caught in the heavy winds partway through your drive, find somewhere safe to pull over and wait for the winds to die down.

Use Proper Weight Distribution

As you pack up your travel trailer, be mindful of the weight distribution. If there is too much weight on one side of the camper, it can lead to the RV tipping over.

Double Check the Tires

Another common cause of a travel trailer tipping over is poor tire health, which can lead to a tire blowout. Always check your tow vehicle and travel trailer tires before your trip, making sure to adjust air pressure as needed.

Maintain Good Driving Habits

While you tow your travel trailer, you will want to be mindful of two key things. First, avoid sudden stops as much as possible. Second, avoid taking a corner too fast as much as possible.

We hope you found these travel trailer tipping prevention tips helpful! If you are in the market for a travel trailer, check out the selection at Pete's RV Center Indiana. Our dealership is located in Schererville, Indiana. We also serve those in Champaign and Decatur, Illinois, as well as Indianapolis, Indiana.