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The ProPride 3P® is built for long-term use, which is one reason preowned systems remain popular among RV owners. Buying used can be a practical option, but a hitch is safety equipment. It should be inspected carefully, verified for completeness, and configured for your specific tow vehicle and trailer before it is used. Here is what to check before completing the purchase. Ask About the Hitch’s History Start by asking the seller: What trailer was the hitch used with? What was the tra

The ProPride 3P® is built for long-term use, which is one reason preowned systems remain popular among RV owners. Buying used can be a practical option, but a hitch is safety equipment. It should be inspected carefully, verified for completeness, and configured for your specific tow vehicle and trailer before it is used. Here is what to check before completing the purchase. Ask About the Hitch’s History Start by asking the seller: What trailer was the hitch used with? What was the tra

Modern travel trailers are frequently upgraded long after they leave the factory. Owners install solar panels, lithium batteries, inverters, generators, larger propane tanks, storage boxes, bike racks, spare tires, upgraded mattresses, and outdoor kitchens. Each improvement may make the trailer more comfortable, but every new component becomes part of the trailer’s loaded weight. The concern is not only how much weight is added. Where that weight is installed can change tongue weight, axle

When RV owners shop for a tow vehicle, the first number they usually check is towing capacity. That number matters, but it does not tell the complete story. Two trucks may have similar advertised towing capacities while feeling very different when connected to the same travel trailer. Wheelbase, rear overhang, payload, suspension, tires, and the location of the hitch receiver all influence how the combination responds on the road. Understanding that geometry can help you choose a better tow vehi

One of the advantages of investing in a premium towing system is the ability to continue using it as your equipment changes. Many RV owners replace their tow vehicle before replacing their travel trailer. When that happens, the hitch should not simply be inserted into the new truck and used with the old settings. A new tow vehicle creates an entirely new towing combination. The receiver height, suspension, payload, wheelbase, axle ratings, tires, and brake controller may all be different. Each o