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Travel Trailer Cargo Distribution Guide

Feb. 27 2023 Ownership Tips By RVs and Boats For Less

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If you are new to hauling a travel trailer, carrying cargo in your vehicle can seem daunting. If done incorrectly, this can affect your traveling experience and put your safety at risk, too. Thankfully, your local RV experts are here. We know about travel trailer safety and can help you distribute your items evenly.

Keep reading this guide to learn more about safe cargo distribution, and for more information, contact RVs and Boats For Less.

Be Aware of Your Towing Limits

First, determine the weight handling capacity of your towing vehicle and travel trailer. You want to avoid exceeding the limits, so carry payloads that match your towing vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Flip through your owner’s manual to find this information, or bring your vehicle to a weighing station. Calculate the weight of your travel trailer, passengers, and cargo for a more realistic estimation.

Follow a Distribution Strategy

When loading your travel trailer, pay attention to how you distribute the weight of your cargo. Ideally, keep heavier items towards the front of your camper and lighter items towards the back. You can follow the 60-40 ratio, wherein you place 60% of the weight near the hitch and the remaining 40% to the rear end for an even distribution. This will help extend the lifespan of your tires and keep you stable on the highway.

Utilize Storage Areas

Travel trailers feature storage areas for keeping any small and large items safely and in an organized way. Utilize these spaces and help free up room inside the main cabin of your camper for any essentials you might need during transit. This way, you can maximize the payload-handling capacity of your model while keeping everything safe.

Now that you are more familiar with the things to consider when loading cargo in your travel trailer, you are ready to plan your next trip. If you have more questions or want to upgrade your RV to the latest model, visit RVs and Boats For Less. We proudly serve Chubbuck, Idaho Falls, and Pocatello, ID, so stop by today.