Which Truck Should We Keep?
This Solitude is a nice full profile fifth wheel, one of the few still under 35’ in actual overall length. Empty weight is 12,140...
Setting Your Torsion Bars
Mysteries of the SAE J2807 Tow Rating Standard
By Andy Thomson
For RV owners, one of the most important factors in safe and enjoyable towing is...
Towing with an off-road truck
By Andy Thomson
Many RV enthusiasts share a passion for off-road adventures, and this means that they will be looking for a multi-use pickup. One...
Long Distance Towing – with a Tesla and an Airstream
Long Distance Tesla Road Trip - Towing an Airstream!
By Andy Thomson
One of the things I have been wanting to do since we got our...
The 80% Rule – an RV Myth?
A reader’s question brings a very interesting answer…
Through the course of my research for the Hitch Hints column, I often come across a letter...
How to Set Up a Weight Distributing Hitch System
During the pandemic, while we sheltered in place and waited for the "all clear" to get back on the road, our Hitch Hints expert,...
Better Tires For Your Trailer
205/70R x 14" tires on a lite trailer.
Proper tire size and type makes all the difference!
by Andy Thompson
I often speak about tow vehicle tires...
Hitch Hints – Why You Want a Tri-Axle
Hitch Hints - Why You Want a Tri-Axle
From the Archives...
This article appeared in RV Lifestyle Magazine Volume 45 Number 5.
With the demand for new...
Airstream Basecamp 20: Freedom machine!
RV Lifestyle Magazine Road Test Report and photos by Norm Rosen
We had the opportunity to visit Andy Thomson at Can-Am RV Centre in London,...
Hitch Hints – The Search for a cost-effective tow vehicle
By Andy Thomson
From 1999 through 2014, the most popular combination to leave our store was a front-drive van such as a Ford Windstar, Honda...
RV Seminars from the Spring Camping & RV Show
RV Seminars from the Spring Camping & RV Show
The Toronto Spring Camping and RV Show “The Big One”, held in February 2021, included a...
Touring With a Triple Slide Trailer – Tow Vehicle Alternatives
A treasure from the RV Lifestyle Magazine archives...
This Hitch Hints column first appeared in Volume 41, Number 6, Summer 2011 - The towing concepts...