Towing, Tires & Leveling
Tires, TPMS, leveling, jacks, chocks, flat towing and brake controllers.
20 guides in 5 topics
The three guides most readers need first
Best RV Tires: ST Trailer, All-Steel and Motorhome Sizes
The Goodyear Endurance ST225/75R15 carries 2,833 lb at 80 psi and is rated to 87 mph. Picks by axle rating, wheel size and load range.
Best RV Leveling Blocks: Stacks, Curved Levelers and Jack Pads
Interlocking stacking blocks level almost any rig for under $35. Curved levelers are faster on single axles. Block math, picks and pads that stop sinking.
RV Towing Capacity Calculator: Why Payload Runs Out First
Payload caps what you can tow, not the brochure number. Calculate tongue weight at 10-15%, pin weight at 15-25% and what is left on the sticker.
Tires and pressure
Tires, monitoring and inflation.
Buying guides
Best RV Tires: ST Trailer, All-Steel and Motorhome Sizes
The Goodyear Endurance ST225/75R15 carries 2,833 lb at 80 psi and is rated to 87 mph. Picks by axle rating, wheel size and load range.
Best RV TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitors for Trailers and Motorhomes
The TST 507 with cap sensors is the best RV TPMS for most rigs. Choose by sensor count, pressure range and whether you need a signal repeater.
Best RV Air Compressor: 150 PSI Units for Duals and Blow-Out
RV tires need 80-110 PSI, where a car inflator stalls. The VIAIR 400P-RV clamps to the battery, holds 150 PSI and reaches the far rear dual.
How-tos, comparisons and fixes
Leveling and stabilizing
Blocks, jacks and chocks at the campsite.
Buying guides
Best RV Leveling Blocks: Stacks, Curved Levelers and Jack Pads
Interlocking stacking blocks level almost any rig for under $35. Curved levelers are faster on single axles. Block math, picks and pads that stop sinking.
Best RV Stabilizer Jacks: Scissor, Screw and Anti-Wobble
Stabilizer jacks stop the bounce, they never level or lift an RV. Picks by wobble direction, frame type and what those capacity ratings really mean.
Best RV Wheel Chocks: Rubber, Plastic and X-Chocks Compared
Solid rubber chocks grip wet grass where plastic skates. One per side minimum, both directions on a slope, and X-chocks never replace chocking.
How-tos, comparisons and fixes
Towing and flat towing
Capacity, trucks, brakes and towing a car.
Buying guides
Best Truck for Towing an RV: Payload, Not Tow Rating
The best truck for towing an RV is the one whose payload sticker covers your tongue or pin weight. Half-tons carry 1,500–2,300 lb; fifth wheels need an HD.
Best SUV for Towing a Travel Trailer, Sized by Trailer Weight
The best SUV for towing is the Ford Expedition at 9,600 lb; the Jeep Grand Wagoneer rates highest at 10,000 lb. Payload caps most near a 6,000 lb trailer.
Best RV Brake Controller and Supplemental Toad Brake Systems
A proportional controller like the REDARC Tow-Pro Liberty runs trailer brakes; a flat-towed car needs a separate toad brake. Picks, gain and the law.
Best Tow Dolly for an RV: 8 Models by Weight, Brakes and Storage
The Demco KarKaddy SS carries a 4,800 lb car on surge disc brakes and folds to 67 inches. Picks by car weight, dolly weight and brake type.
How-tos, comparisons and fixes
Racks and security
Buying guides
Best RV Bike Rack: RV-Rated Hitch, Bumper and Tongue Racks
Car hitch racks crack behind a trailer. RV-rated picks: Hollywood RV Rider for two 80 lb e-bikes, Swagman for a welded 4-inch bumper.
Best RV Hitch Lock: Coupler, Latch Pin and King Pin Picks
A coupler ball lock that fills the socket stops the 60-second driveway theft. Latch pin locks only help while hitched. Picks by lock type and coupler size.
Hitches and sway control
Weight distribution, sway control and fifth wheel hitches, sized to your trailer.
Buying guides
Best Weight Distribution Hitch: Sized by Tongue Weight, Not Guesswork
The best weight distribution hitch is an Equal-i-zer 4-point rated just above your loaded tongue weight (10-15% of the trailer). It adds no tow rating.
Best Fifth Wheel Hitch: Puck or Rail, Short Bed or Long Bed
The B&W Companion OEM 25K is the best fifth wheel hitch for puck trucks: 25,000 lb, 6,250 lb pin. Short beds need a slider; rail trucks fit the CURT A25.