5 Tips for Vacationing with a Boat and RV

Towing a boat with an RV can be difficult. Here are some tips to make sure you return safely from your RV and boat trip. 

Finding Storage 

Space Before you go on your trip, think about where you will store your boat and RV when you return. Rather than trying to store both your RV and boat trailer in your driveway, look for a storage facility that will take both, such as the affordable boat and RV storage Green Cove Springs. 

Double- and Triple-Towing 

If your RV tows the boat trailer, that is called double-towing. If you have a fifth-wheel RV that is towed by a truck and you intend to tow the boat behind the RV, that is triple-towing. Before you go on your trip, be sure to check the rules for double- and triple-towing. Check with the Department of Motor Vehicles for every state you plan to drive through. 

Making Turns 

Make sure that you make wide turns so that your boat and RV don't bump into each other. You should probably practice this in a large parking lot before you start on your trip. 

Dealing With Brakes 

Check the brakes on each piece of equipment you are towing, whether it is an RV or a boat trailer. Check all brake lights too. When you are on the road, make sure to leave enough braking room. If you have to stop too quickly, your trailers will not be able to stay in a straight line, and this could be dangerous. 

Seeing Behind You 

Make sure you can see everything you are towing behind you. If a tire on your boat trailer goes flat or something else goes wrong, you want to be able to see it right away so that you can take care of it. You could use a wireless web camera to keep an eye on the trailer, or you could just put wireless pressure sensors on the tires. 

These tips should help you to stay safe on the road and put everything away when you return.