How to Reduce Your RV’s Weight

There’s no better way to spend a weekend than heading out for a camping trip in your recreational vehicle. However, there are some safety considerations you’ll want to keep in mind before you hit the road. One of the biggest components of safely towing an RV to your favorite destinations is staying within the weight limits of the camper, hitch, and towing vehicle. Overloading any of these units can result in tire blow-outs, swaying of the rig, and excessive strain on the tow vehicle’s engine.

Here at Schwab's RV World in Leduc, Alberta, we strive to make your life easier. That's why we created the following guide to help you reduce your RV’s weight. Keep reading to learn more. If you have any questions or if you’re still looking for the perfect camper, visit our dealership to check out some of the top models that we have in stock right now.

Replace Heavy Furniture

It’s really nice to have residential-style furniture in your camper, but some of these items can be very heavy and cumbersome. Replacing a heavy sofa with a futon, and a recliner with a Poang chair can help you reduce the RV weight. While this may seem like a compromise, futons and armchairs are extremely comfortable. They are also lightweight, and once you get used to them, you won’t miss your sofa and recliner.

Go Solar

Everyone will have their opinions on whether or not you really need to carry a generator. These power backup systems can add to your RV’s weight. If you can get solar panels installed and avoid carrying a generator, it’s an excellent way to reduce the overall weight. Plus, it’s more environmentally friendly to go camping. If it’s not possible to ditch the generator, you’ll want to get a portable generator that weighs much less.

Remove Unnecessary Items

While there are a few essentials you must bring along to make your vacation more comfortable, chances are that you won’t need every item. That’s why you’ll want to take a look around your RV and lighten your load by removing those unnecessary things. Whether it’s a bike rack, ladder, satellite antenna, or roof rack, there are plenty of items that might have been lying unused and you can get rid of them.

We hope that these tips will help you reduce the RV weight and make the best use of the available space for safe and comfortable camping trips. If you have any questions or you’re looking for a camper for sale, be sure to get in touch with us at our dealership in Leduc, AB. Schwab's RV World welcomes all those in Edmonton, so stop by today!