{"id":12536,"date":"2024-02-11T08:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T15:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=12536"},"modified":"2024-02-09T15:22:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T22:22:55","slug":"how-to-tow-a-car-behind-an-rv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-tow-a-car-behind-an-rv\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tow a Car Behind an RV: The Complete Guide\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On an RV road trip, there’s no convenience quite like having your daily driver with you. Rather than firing up your 25-foot, 25,000-lb Class A RV every time you have an off-camp-site excursion, you can hop in your Jeep Wrangler (or other <\/em>RV-toad-friendly vehicle<\/em><\/a>)<\/em>, leaving your RV setup<\/a> untouched. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you could drive separately, driving your daily-use vehicle across the country adds wear and tear and mileage. Instead, consider towing your daily driver behind your RV. (You may even be able to <\/em>flat tow your vehicle<\/em><\/a>). <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what’s next? You’ll need to choose an appropriate towing method, check on safety requirements, and grab the necessary equipment. Before you know it, you’ll be on the road with your daily driver in tow! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Determining Your RV’s Towing Capacity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To tow a car safely behind your RV, you must know your RV’s maximum towing capacity.<\/a> The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) signifies the maximum allowable weight of the RV when fully loaded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll find this information<\/strong> in the owner’s manual, the manufacturer’s website, or the Safety Compliance Certification Label inside the driver’s side door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides the GVWR, it’s also important to understand weight ratings<\/a> such as Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR), as they directly influence your RV’s towing capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being familiar with the Gross Cargo Carrying Capacity (GCCC) is also advantageous. To calculate this, subtract the Unloaded Vehicle Weight<\/a> (UVW) from the GVWR. This figure represents the maximum cargo weight your RV can safely carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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