For RVers, a tow vehicle is the truck, car, SUV, or van used to pull their camping trailer. It can also be the RV when the RV is used to tow a car or some kind of trailer.
Matching of trailers to appropriate tow vehicles is crucial for proper trailering performance and safety. Don’t depend on the sales pitch from the tow vehicle or trailer salesmen. They are there to make a sale. Knowledge and understanding of tow and trailer weights, limits, and concepts trump the hype of the salesmen. (See full article for more)
