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Article: Chapter 1, tow vehicles: how to choose your tow vehicle.(TOW GUIDE)
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- Trailer Boats
- Article date:
- February 1, 2005
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Whether you're an old pro or a novice, towing can be tricky. The first step in any case is to have the right equipment, and that begins with having the appropriate tow vehicle. However, there's one thing to keep in mind when choosing a tow vehicle: You first need to know how much your towed load (boat or travel trailer) really weighs.
In the case of a boat, that towed weight includes the trailer. It comes as a surprise to many would-be buyers that manufacturers generally furnish "dry" or empty weights (without options) for boats or camping trailers. Camping trailers with the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) seal should have a label that provides ...