Fifth Wheel Safety Equipment

When it comes to travel, the unpredictable becomes predictable. You never know what can happen on the road with a fifth wheel! You could meet exciting people and gain travel buddies. You could discover a hidden gem of a local restaurant. You could embark on a thrill-filled adventure. Endless possibilities await!

But will all the potential for fun, there is a flip side. Travel also brings with it the possibility of safety issues cropping up. The right gear can help you handle these scenarios with speed and with ease. We gathered up the essential safety equipment you should pack in your RV below. For all your trailer needs, visit Camp Site RV. We proudly serve those in Cresco and Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

The inflation of your tires affects how your fifth wheel drives. If they are overinflated, they won’t have enough contact with the road. If they are under inflated, they can’t handle the pressures pushing down on them. You need to check your tire pressure throughout your travels and adjust accordingly.

But manually measuring the tire pressures is a big drain of your time and energy. You must pull your RV over to the side of the road, take your tire pressure gauge, and check every tire. Skip this hassle and upgrade to a tire pressure monitoring system. It connects up to your trailer and gives you real-time updates as you drive. Some even give you updates by the minutes. Systems will store data over time, so you can monitor for any unusual activity that could signal an issue.

Surge Protectors

When you take your fifth wheel to a campsite, you hook up to their power source. They often vary in the intensity of currents they put out. There’s a risk that it’ll be more intense than your electrical system can take, which opens you up to expensive damage. A surge protector helps protect your trailer from getting fried.

Water Pressure Regulator

Campsites also vary in the intensity of their water pressure. There’s a chance it’ll be too high for your RV to handle, which can lead to costly pipe damage. A water pressure regulator alters the water pressure to an acceptable level for your trailer.

Trailer Brake Control

Towing your fifth wheels means that your tow vehicle’s brakes must bring itself and your RV to a stop. Due to the heavy weight of a trailer, this places an enormous amount of stress on your vehicle’s brakes. A trailer brake control relieves some of this stress by connecting the brakes of your fifth wheel to the brakes of your vehicle. This helps make it easier to control your trailer while reducing the pressure placed on your tow vehicle’s brakes.

Fire Extinguishers

All it takes is a single spark and a few minutes for your fifth wheel to catch fire. It could be a stray spark from a campfire, faulty wiring inside your trailer, or even a kitchen issue. Whatever the cause is, the end result is the same: damage to your beloved RV! A fire extinguisher is your weapon against fire and its destructive force. You’ll want to keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen, close to the door, and in a storage compartment on the outside.

Safe travel in an RV starts with the right safety equipment. But you also need your trailer to run smoothly. If you notice any issues, bring your fifth wheel to Camp Site RV. We operate a parts replacement center and a service department ready to fix your trailer up! We also offer a range of new and used trailers for sale. We proudly serve those in Cresco and Cedar Falls, Iowa as well as Rochester, Minnesota and La Crosse, Wisconsin.