Travel Trailers Articles & Videos

• How to Build a Collapsible Motorcycle Trailer

  There is no reason four-wheel vehicles should have all the towing and camping fun. You can fashion a small popup-style collapsible trailer for your motorcycle using an old utility trailer and materials gathered at home improvement shops.… read more

• How to Make Your Own Travel Trailer

  If you like to camp and putter around the workshop, consider making your own travel trailer. This could be a great project to occupy winter days--and weeks--giving you time to customize the rig while thinking about warm weather and places t… read more

• How to Add a Bunk to a Travel Trailer

  Your travel trailer provides you with many comforts of home while on the road. Sleeping in a soft bed after a day out enjoying the great outdoors makes the trailer cozy. As your bedding needs begin to grow, you can add a bunk bed to the tra… read more

• How Do I Build a Wooden Travel Trailer?

  Get ready to go old school and make a wooden travel trailer. Designs going back to the 1930s have wood as the primary material for constructing teardrop-shape or square-box-shape travel trailers. Get your plans (see Reference 1) and then ga… read more

• Travel Trailer vs. RV

  When thinking of upgrading from tent camping, two basic choices exist: buying a travel trailer or buying an RV motor home. Understanding some basic differences between the two can help you decide on which would best suit your needs and camp… read more

• How do I Install a Standard Bathtub in a Trailer?

  Camper trailer bathtubs seem like oversized wash buckets. They tend to be small and not the most comfortable enclosure to soak in. You can retrofit a standard bathtub into a travel trailer, providing the bathroom is big enough to accommodat… read more

• How to Build Travel Trailers From Plans

  Building your own travel trailer will be a large undertaking, but one that yields pride in ownership and a job well done. You will need a very large workshop, preferably an automotive shop stocked with the necessary tools for constructing a… read more

• The History of the Travel Trailer

  In America, as automobiles became affordable and highways were built in the 1920s, trailers followed. Several trailer parks and campgrounds were created near main thoroughfares and attractions, such as national parks. read more

• How to Set up a Travel Trailer at a Campground

  The best way to enjoy your stay in a travel trailer at a campground is to plan ahead and set it up properly. Taking the time to work through the details of setting up your travel trailer means you don't have to worry about dealing with avoi… read more

• Trailer Awning Instructions

  The summer sun can shine down hard, especially along a back country tract of terrain where trees may not be available to provide shading. Regardless of where your trailer is parked, obtain the shading you need with an awning. Trailer awning… read more

• Options for Cavalier Camper Trailers

  Cavalier Camper Trailers come from Australia and are available through specialized dealers in the United States. The campers are available in on-road, off-road and rough-road models, depending on your needs and where you wish to camp. Optio… read more

• How Do I Change Travel Trailer Tires?

  Traveling on unpaved roads can leave travel trailer tires worn and prone to damage. Change tires that appear damaged to avoid a rollover, which can occur if a blowout occurs on a single-axle trailer. A sudden shift in weight from a blown ti… read more

• How do I Rebuild the Bathroom in a Travel Trailer?

  Repairs, leaks and old, worn paneling can age your RV bathroom. Using a few simple tools and restorative processes, you can rebuild your RV bathroom in less than 24 hours. For a two-pronged attack, it is best to repair the interior paneling… read more

• The Best Hybrid Travel Trailers

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• How do I Tow a Travel Trailer?

  With campsites available across the country, you can tow your trailer to an out-of-state campsite for the summer or winter depending on your seasonal preference. Towing a trailer requires consideration for the tow vehicle, the weight capaci… read more

• How Do I Properly Load a Double-Axle Trailer?

  An axle is the shaft on which a wheel rotates; the wheels on a double-axle trailer rotate around a double shaft. Double-axle trailers are built to carry a variety of loads. From sports and travel equipment to lumber, tools and building mate… read more

• Alternatives to Trailer Skirting

  If you're on a tight budget the expense of commercial skirting is a good reason to look for alternatives. Who needs the fancy patterns and colors of nylon and aluminum skirting when low-cost materials might work just as well? With some hand… read more

• How to Diagnose Trailer Electrical Problems

  A generator is used to provide travel trailers with electricity, so passengers can enjoy cool air, warm food and standard conveniences such as watching television and listening to the radio. If the circuit breaker in your RV trips or you ex… read more

• How do I Check Wheel Bearings on Travel Trailers?

  Damage from heat or loss of lubrication can significantly wear down the wheel bearings on your travel trailer. Using a simple checklist, you can inspect your wheel bearings and, possibly, prevent an unnecessary accident should they fail whi… read more

• How to Keep a Travel Trailer Cooler

  The temperature inside a travel trailer is directly related to the outdoor temperature. When you add heat from appliances and the engine, passengers can really start to feel overheated and in need of a cooling system. Depending on your need… read more

• Portable Cabin Trailers

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• How do I Change Trailer Leaf Springs?

  Leaf springs are designed to attach to the body of a trailer by means of a shackle. Extending under, and mounted to, the axle, leaf springs provide tension against the axle that is necessary to haul heavy loads. Comprised of three or more s… read more

• Tips on Backing a Travel Trailer

  When you back a travel trailer for the first time, you may feel like you're back in driving school. The process is not intuitive for many people, so it takes time and patience to learn. Remember to put safety first. Always go slow, practice… read more

• Coachmen RV Information

  Coachmen is a brand of Forest River, a Berkshire Hathaway company. They make a series of RVs that fit in the middle of the pack in terms of luxury and cost. They're not top-of-the-line but they are reliable and comfortable. read more

• How to Restore a Vintage Camping Trailer

  Just because your trailer is vintage doesn't mean it can't be upgraded and restored. Using just a few simple tools and restorative processes, you can bring your vintage RV trailer into the 21 century. In less than 24 hours, your trailer can… read more

• How to Build My Own Camping Trailer Plans

  Building plans for a camping trailer requires more effort than just choosing a destination on a map and hitting the road. You also must consider storage needs, parking, facilities, permits and tow options. The more details you build into yo… read more

• How to Lubricate a Camper Trailer Suspension

  It's important to lubricate a camper trailer suspension for optimum performance. The lubrication process is easy, but does require a few simple tools to protect the area where the lubrication process will take place. Lubrication is used to… read more

• How to Mount an AM/FM Antenna in an RV

  One way to enjoy music in your RV is to install a car stereo. There are advantages to doing this: Car stereos operate on 12-volt direct current (DC), as do most RV electrical appliances, and the rugged construction of mobile 12-volt electro… read more

• How to Make Plans for a Camping Trailer

  Camping is an activity the whole family can enjoy, but planning for a camping trailer requires more than just choosing a destination and hitting the road. You also must consider the time of year, your travel needs and the condition of your… read more

• The Best Rated Fifth Wheel Campers

  Fifth wheel campers are travel trailers that hitch to the bed of a pickup truck. This improves stability on the road and reduces overall towing length. The bed-mounted hitch also enhances traction and handling by putting the trailer's weigh… read more

• The Best Travel Trailer Brands

  According to Campingearth.com, travel trailers in America are more popular than camping trailers. The evidence of their popularity is in the various models you can buy. There are fifth-wheel trailers for truck owners, hybrid trailers that h… read more

• The Best Camper Trailers

  A camping trailer should always suit the needs of the owner. Portability and accessibility are important factors in the makeup of a good camping trailer. Camping trailers are often referred to as pop-ups, folding trailers or tent trailers b… read more

• Camping Trailer Tips

  For those who love to enjoy Mother Nature, getting away and traveling to new locations can enhance the outdoor experience. Purchasing a camping trailer that suits the needs of your family or excursion will make the trip comfortable and acco… read more

• How to Winterize Your Jayco Trailer

  Properly preparing your Jayco travel trailer for the harsh conditions of winter can prevent unpleasant surprises and costly repairs when warmer weather returns and you are ready to camp. Freezing conditions and heavy snows can wreak havoc o… read more

• 10 Best RV Manufacturers

  Millions of people enjoy spending time in an RV at some time during the year. For some, the experience means heading to the desert for the weekend with an ATV in the toy hauler; for others, it means setting up a luxury motor home at a lakes… read more

• How to Find the Right Size RV

  There are several factors to consider when picking the best size RV for your needs. Buy an RV that is too small and you will quickly feel cramped in your living space. On the other hand, if you buy an RV that is too large, you might be unco… read more

• How to Winterize Travel Trailers

  It's always important to winterize a travel trailer if you are going to put it into storage for the offseason. This protects the equipment from harsh temperatures during the winter and prepares the interior of the trailer for use the follow… read more

• Gas vs. Diesel RV

  For many people, RVs represent a way to travel widely and enjoy the great outdoors without having to endure the rigors of either roughing it or waking up in unfamiliar surroundings. Buying an RV is an major investment, and as a big vehicle… read more

• List of Items Needed for a Camping Trip in a Travel Trailer

  Thanks to the practice of "boondocking," more and more people of all ages are investing in a travel trailer for year-round, affordable vacationing. Boondocking is a camping term for legally camping with a travel trailer out in remote areas… read more

• How to Install a Travel Trailer Cover

  Your travel trailer is your home away from home when you're camping out. Why not repay it by keeping it clean and protected from the weather when you aren't using it? A travel trailer cover keeps your travel trailer safe and helps it reta… read more

• How to Install a Trimark Travel Trailer Door Lock

  If you own a travel trailer or an RV, security may be a concern. Many RV and travel-trailer owners spend hours or days away from their vehicles while sightseeing or hiking. Meanwhile, their valuables sit unguarded at the campground. For RVe… read more

• How to Camp in a Trailer

  Trailer camping is a form of RV camping, falling into the same category as motor homes and truck campers. Many people prefer trailer camping since you have a small, "homelike" structure to reside in while staying outdoors in nature. Commo… read more

• Information on Casita Travel Trailers

  Casita travel trailers are tow-behind RVs used for camping and outdoor excursions. Casita, which began making trailers in 1983, focus on keeping their designs compact and aerodynamic, resulting in a lighter load for travelers. Casita traile… read more

• The Best Camping Trailers

  Camping trailers are a marriage between a scaled down recreational vehicle and a luxurious tent. They mimic a box that you may tow with a truck, SUV or---depending on size--even a passenger car. What makes the best camping trailers so versa… read more