You’ve probably seen RVs towing cars or trailers behind them and wondered why they need an additional vehicle since they already have their RV. Some RVers tow a trailer because they need additional space. Those are usually the ones who actually live in their RV and need more living and storage space.
When it comes to towing a car behind an RV, it’s because cars are way easier for driving than RVs.
If you’re preparing to go on a trip with your RV and consider towing a car but aren’t sure if it’s a good idea, here are several reasons why it is.
You Can Explore Nearby Places
When traveling in your RV, you often park in campsites near towns and/or mountains. Of course, you don’t want to miss visiting them. But, driving your RV through the narrow town streets and steep mountain roads is not easy. That’s where your car comes in. You simply detach your car from your RV and go explore the nearby town or mountain.
No Additional Costs
When you tow a car, you don’t have to worry about the additional costs of renting a car, taking a taxi, or calling a driver when you need to get somewhere where your RV can’t get.
You Have a Second Vehicle in Case of RV Malfunction
You never know what may happen while on the road. Sometimes, your RV may malfunction and you can’t move it. What do you do then? You get into your car and go get help or go find the part(s) that need to be replaced.
Bigger Freedom of Movement
Towing a car behind your RV gives you bigger freedom of movement. You can leave the campsite and return whenever you want or need without moving your RV. Plus, you can drive around to visit relatives and friends, or simply enjoy a Friday night out with your partner in the closest city.
Budget-Friendly Solution
When you have a car with you on your trip, you can explore nearby places and visit friends and family at a much lower cost on fuel compared to your RV. It’s because your RV needs more fuel, hence, you need to pay more to fill its tank.
Additional Storage Space
Last but not least, you can use your car as an additional storage space. While it doesn’t have as much storage capacity as a trailer, you can use your car to store your clothes, shoes, and other belongings. This will save you lots of space in your RV.
Conclusion
If you are about to start full-time living in your RV or prepare to go on a long trip this summer camping season, towing a car behind your RV is something you shouldn’t miss. It gives you more freedom to roam around, costs less, gives you more security, and serves as a closet. So, before you heat the road in your RV, make sure you have all the towing gear you need, hitch your car behind it, and enjoy your trip to the max.