Dinghy Digest: Power Struggle
How to set up a dinghy vehicle’s electrical system for safe, trouble-free towing
When you tow a vehicle behind a motorhome, you have to consider...
Dinghy Digest: Bar Exam
It’s time to brush up on tow bars and learn which one is right for your needs and budget
In last month’s inaugural Dinghy Digest...
2019 Dinghy Towing Guide Updates
Here are the most recent changes to MotorHome's 2019 Guide to Dinghy Towing.
ADDITIONS
Fiat 2019 500 with manual transmission may be flat towed at speeds up...
Dinghy Digest: What’s a Baseplate?
Let’s begin at the beginning, shall we?
After you have verified that the vehicle you’re considering can be towed on all four wheels behind a...
Portable Dinghy Braking Systems
These units provide an easy way to reduce stopping distance for safer travels when dinghy towing
To tow a dinghy vehicle or a trailer?
That is...
Peace of Mind: Universal Brake Monitor and Switch
One of the biggest concerns a motorhome owner has while towing is the state of the dinghy vehicle’s brakes. Are they even being applied?...
RV Tech Savvy: Towing a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
You asked MotorHome:
We just purchased a 2018 Equinox, the 1.5-liter turbo with front wheel drive. I followed the dinghy directions, but the security alarm...
Dinghy Towing Essentials
Towing a dinghy vehicle behind your motorhome is a popular choice for transportation once set-up in an RV park. Here’s how to outfit and protect...
2019 Dinghy Towables Sneak Peek
7 vehicles that have been manufacturer-approved for flat-towing behind a motorhome.
Over the years, MotorHome readers have asked one question more than all others:
“Is the...
Roadmaster App
The new FitMaster app answers one of the most common questions among motorhome owners – “What equipment do I need to tow a dinghy...
California’s Golden Landscapes
Exploring the deserts, history and wild animals on the “quiet side” of Southern California
One thing I like about owning a motorhome and being semi-retired...
Motorhome Battery Systems
Improving 12-volt DC systems using the latest technology can dramatically extend off-grid livability
One of the primary benefits of owning a motorhome is the ability...
RV Tech Savvy: Odometer Issue
We have a 2007 Holiday Rambler Vacationer diesel. The odometer went from 54,000 to 3,400 on a trip. The odometer continues to work, but...
MotorHome Quick Tip: Headlight Lens Restoration
My solution for dull yellow plastic headlight lenses is to use Soft Scrub cleaning liquid rather than an expensive lens-polishing kit. You can see...
Solar Power for Your Motorhome
Xantrex has added two new lithium-ion compatible solar charge controllers to its energy-management solutions. The new 30A MPPT charge controller ($299) features dual bank...