http://www.trailerlife.com Everything about Travel Trailers and How To RV from Trailer Life Magazine Wed, 16 May 2012 14:25:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.trailerlife.com/reviews/trailer-products/dynomax-vt-muffler-systems/ http://www.trailerlife.com/reviews/trailer-products/dynomax-vt-muffler-systems/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 13:21:27 +0000 Trailer Life http://www.trailerlife.com/?p=7524 Aftermarket exhaust systems are popular among towing enthusiasts, as they can boost power and fuel economy. Their altered backpressure chacteristics may also allow your engine to run better, which is especially important for vehicles towing heavy trailers. But many aftermarket exhausts also produce an annoying droning sound in the vehicle’s interior at certain rpm and [...]]]> http://www.trailerlife.com/reviews/trailer-products/dynomax-vt-muffler-systems/feed/ 0 http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-how-to/trailer-tech/differential-cooling/ http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-how-to/trailer-tech/differential-cooling/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 14:19:07 +0000 Trailer Life http://www.trailerlife.com/?p=7519 I recently heard that it is a good idea to have additional cooling capacity for my 2010 RAM 2500 rear differential. My truck is a 2010 Dodge RAM 2500 diesel and I tow a 32-foot Wildcat fifth- wheel that is around 10-to-12 thousand pounds. Is this something that makes sense or just hype to sell [...]]]> http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-how-to/trailer-tech/differential-cooling/feed/ 0 http://www.trailerlife.com/camper-trailer-news/trailer-gear/roadmaster-quiet-hitch-system/ http://www.trailerlife.com/camper-trailer-news/trailer-gear/roadmaster-quiet-hitch-system/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 11:29:50 +0000 Trailer Life http://www.trailerlife.com/?p=7403 The new Quiet Hitch by Roadmaster is designed to reduce that disturbing rattle, shake and shimmy caused by bike racks or other hitch accessories.  Once this easy to attach item is secured, the Quiet Hitch device snugs down the ball mount, tow bar or hitch accessory to the hitch receiver, thus eliminating movement between the [...]]]> http://www.trailerlife.com/camper-trailer-news/trailer-gear/roadmaster-quiet-hitch-system/feed/ 0 http://www.trailerlife.com/rv-trailer-news/tango-ultra-lite-20ul-walkthrough/ http://www.trailerlife.com/rv-trailer-news/tango-ultra-lite-20ul-walkthrough/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 11:09:34 +0000 Trailer Life http://www.trailerlife.com/?p=7326 When searching for a lightweight trailer that can be towed by the family’s daily truck or SUV, it’s often a necessity for potential buyers to make some sacrifices. Smaller trailers come with smaller footprints, so owners-to-be have to take a hard look at what they’re willing to do without. After spending time in the Tango [...]]]> http://www.trailerlife.com/rv-trailer-news/tango-ultra-lite-20ul-walkthrough/feed/ 0 http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-travel/travel-trailer-campgrounds/explore-the-emerald-coast-near-fort-pickens/ http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-travel/travel-trailer-campgrounds/explore-the-emerald-coast-near-fort-pickens/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 01:08:19 +0000 Trailer Life http://www.trailerlife.com/?p=7307 With bright white beaches, perfect spring weather and plenty to do, Pensacola, Florida, is a great place to explore the Gulf of Mexico before the summer heat and humidity sets in.  History buffs can check out the stalwart Fort Pickens, one of only four forts that never fell during the civil war. The towering guns [...]]]> http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-travel/travel-trailer-campgrounds/explore-the-emerald-coast-near-fort-pickens/feed/ 0 http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-travel/national-parks/ancient-history-in-chaco-canyon/ http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-travel/national-parks/ancient-history-in-chaco-canyon/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 20:23:22 +0000 Trailer Life http://www.trailerlife.com/?p=7502 Spring was perfect with mild days and clear nights just right for exploring and stargazing. We hiked through the abundant ruins during the day, marveling at the Chacoans’ architectural skills. At night, we stared up at the Milky Way and countless stars, knowing we were gazing at the same sky they did centuries ago. Chaco [...]]]> http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-travel/national-parks/ancient-history-in-chaco-canyon/feed/ 0 http://www.trailerlife.com/reviews/trucks-for-towing/2013-ram-1500-pickup/ http://www.trailerlife.com/reviews/trucks-for-towing/2013-ram-1500-pickup/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 14:31:47 +0000 Trailer Life http://www.trailerlife.com/?p=7174 Starting with a 20-percent gain in gas mileage, a new V-6, eight-speed automatic transmissions, air suspensions, and a more carlike interior, the 2013 Ram 1500 trucks have received some notable upgrades. The former 3.7-liter base V-6 was replaced by a Pentastar V-6 rated 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. Optional Hemi models now have [...]]]> http://www.trailerlife.com/reviews/trucks-for-towing/2013-ram-1500-pickup/feed/ 0 http://www.trailerlife.com/camper-trailer-news/rv-blog/all-terrain-camper/ http://www.trailerlife.com/camper-trailer-news/rv-blog/all-terrain-camper/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 14:41:32 +0000 Trailer Life http://www.trailerlife.com/?p=7498 Adventurous campers who love off-road expeditions while enjoying the comfort of an RV can have the best of both worlds with the JK Wrangler Unlimited Jeep ActionCamper. Designed for two, the ActionCamper is a lightweight camper that sits atop a Jeep platform, only adding about 440 pounds to the vehicle’s weight. The camper’s pop-up roof [...]]]> http://www.trailerlife.com/camper-trailer-news/rv-blog/all-terrain-camper/feed/ 0 http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-how-to/trailer-tech/10-minute-tech-strain-saving-trailer-jack-block/ http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-how-to/trailer-tech/10-minute-tech-strain-saving-trailer-jack-block/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 14:12:50 +0000 Trailer Life http://www.trailerlife.com/?p=7482 Here is how I made an A-frame jack block that saves considerable time and strain when hitching and leveling a travel trailer. Folks with manually cranked jacks will really appreciate the work it saves. Using 2-by-5-inch boards and nails or screws, assemble a stair-stepped platform (see diagram). After the trailer is parked, determine how much front-to-rear leveling will be [...]]]> http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-how-to/trailer-tech/10-minute-tech-strain-saving-trailer-jack-block/feed/ 0 http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-travel/sand-sun-and-something-for-everyone/ http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-travel/sand-sun-and-something-for-everyone/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 20:51:23 +0000 Amanda Lepinski http://www.trailerlife.com/?p=7470   Lake Michigan splashes its mighty waters on shorelines across four states: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and, of course, Michigan. A visit to this great lake offers big-game fishing, swimming, boating and camping, all among breathtaking scenery sprinkled with lighthouses, lush foliage and sparkling fresh water. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is nestled within a crook of [...]]]> http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-travel/sand-sun-and-something-for-everyone/feed/ 0