Tips, Insights & Industry Knowledge
From the Field
Practical advice for RV owners from an RVTAA Registered Technician who does this work every day.
August 2026 • RV Transport
Every fall, RVers head south for the winter and transport schedules fill up right along with the highways. Here's a realistic booking window — and what waiting too long actually costs you.
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July 2026 • RV Transport
Tread depth isn’t the whole story. Here’s the 5-point tire check we run before every tow — tread, wear, damage, DOT date code age, and the spare — and what to check between trips.
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June 2026 • RV Transport
The hitch type changes the equipment required, the skill involved, and in some cases the price. Here’s what actually differs between the two — and why it matters who’s towing your RV.
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June 2026 • RV Transport
Short local move or cross-country haul — here’s how RV transport pricing actually works, what a legitimate quote includes, and why some quotes come in suspiciously low.
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June 2026 • RV Transport
Not everyone advertising RV transport is operating legally or carrying proper insurance. Here’s how to verify a transporter’s USDOT number, operating authority, and insurance before you hand over the keys.
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June 2026 • RV Transport
Underinflated RV tires and loose lug nuts are two of the most common causes of trailer failures on the road. Here’s exactly what we check on every unit before every haul — and why it matters.
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April 2026 • RV Transport
USDOT, MC, TxDMV — your transporter's placard tells you whether they're legally authorized to haul your RV. Here's what each number means and what's at risk if they're missing.
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April 2026 • RV Transport
Before you hand over the keys, check these 3 things. Your personal RV insurance likely doesn't cover commercial towing — and most people don't find out until it's too late.
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