{"id":349908,"date":"2025-12-10T16:27:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T23:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/?p=349908"},"modified":"2026-02-25T13:42:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:42:03","slug":"top-10-rv-faqs-for-beginners-answers-to-the-questions-rvers-ask-most","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/top-10-rv-faqs-for-beginners-answers-to-the-questions-rvers-ask-most\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 RV FAQs for Beginners: Answers to the Questions RVers Ask Most"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you\u2019re new to RVing, or even if you\u2019ve been towing for years, you\u2019ve probably found yourself scrolling through Facebook camping groups or YouTube comments trying to make sense of conflicting advice. <br><br>Bish&#8217;s expert,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CrhTR3CLKJw\"> <strong>Josh the RV Nerd<\/strong><\/a>, gets thousands of repeat questions every month, so we pulled together the <strong><em>10 most common RV FAQs<\/em><\/strong> people ask and turned them into one clear, myth-busting guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/iStock-1144412252.jpg\" alt=\"Couple standing arm in arm while looking at their parked fifth wheel RV at a wooded campground, symbolizing RV ownership and outdoor travel lifestyle.\" class=\"wp-image-349926\" width=\"636\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/iStock-1144412252.jpg 721w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/iStock-1144412252-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Whether you\u2019re buying, storing, towing, or simply trying not to break anything, these answers will help you avoid costly mistakes and camp with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"table-of-contents\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#how\">How tall should an RV storage building door be?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#should\">Should I use slide-out stabilizer jacks?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#store\">Should I store my RV with the jacks up or down?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#level\">Should I level my RV before opening the slides?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#airbags\">Do airbags increase my truck\u2019s towing capacity?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#tank\">Can I leave my black and gray tank valves open?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#hang\">Can I hang things on my RV walls safely?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#customize\">Can RV manufacturers customize a floor plan for me?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#woman\">Can a single woman RV alone?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#vehicle\">How do I know what my vehicle can safely tow?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"10 Common RV FAQs \u2022 Big Mistakes \u2022 Myths \u2022 Quick Answers!\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CrhTR3CLKJw?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size\" id=\"how\">How Tall Should an RV Storage Building Door Be?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">One of the most common (and costly) mistakes RV owners make is building a garage or barn that\u2019s too short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/boat-and-rv-enclosed-luxelocker-idaho.jpg\" alt=\"Enclosed indoor storage units housing a boat and two Class A motorhomes, demonstrating secure climate-protected RV and boat storage for off-season or winter parking.\" class=\"wp-image-349921 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/boat-and-rv-enclosed-luxelocker-idaho.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/boat-and-rv-enclosed-luxelocker-idaho-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/boat-and-rv-enclosed-luxelocker-idaho-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><br><strong>Minimum clearance needed: 14 feet, <em>actual usable clearance<\/em>, not door-frame height.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Most garage doors hang below the top of the opening, meaning a \u201c14-foot door\u201d often provides only 13\u20196\u201d of clearance. <br><br>That\u2019s a fast track to ripping off your A\/C, antennas, or vents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong><br>Always tell your contractor you need <strong>at least 14 feet of full clearance when the door is open<\/strong>, which may mean a 14\u20196\u201d or taller rough opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"should\">Should I Use Slide-Out Stabilizer Jacks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"618\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-10-120246.png\" alt=\"RV underbelly showing stabilizer jacks and wastewater drain pipes during campground setup, illustrating RV leveling and sewer connection components.\" class=\"wp-image-349922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-10-120246.png 618w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-10-120246-300x171.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Short answer: <strong>Absolutely not.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Slide-outs are engineered to move <em>with the RV\u2019s body.<\/em> When you add external slide jacks, you force the slide to stay rigid while the RV settles or flexes. This creates a stress point that can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Crack your slide floor<\/li><li>Damage gears or motors<\/li><li>Cause leaks<\/li><li>Lead to catastrophic slide failure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If your RV is on soft ground or uneven soil, the risk doubles. Skip the slide jacks, they do more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"store\">Should My RV Be Stored With the Jacks Up or Down?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For long-term storage, especially over winter, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/rv-storage-cost\/\">store your RV<\/a> with the jacks up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Jacks can sink into soft or thawing ground<\/li><li>Frozen jacks can get stuck<\/li><li>You may rip a jack off trying to move the RV<\/li><li>Extended jacks give mice an \u201celevator\u201d into your trailer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Place a wood block under the tongue jack to prevent sinking and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"level\">Should I Level My RV Before or After Opening the Slides?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Maintain Your RV Slim Rack Slide Outs | Annual Slide-Out Care | RV Track Cleaning &amp; Seal Care\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3H9d0xgagZs?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Always <strong>level first, then open the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/slide-out-systems\/\"> slides<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Slides are designed to operate when the RV is level. Opening slides on an unlevel trailer stresses the mechanisms and can cause premature wear or even failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Order of operations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Park<\/li><li>Level the RV<\/li><li>Stabilize<\/li><li>Open slides<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"airbags\">Do Airbags Increase My Towing or Payload Capacity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>No, and this is a dangerous misconception.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Airbags improve ride stability and reduce sag, but they <strong>do not<\/strong> increase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/how-much-can-you-actually-tow-what-size-truck-do-you-need\/\"><strong>Towing capacity<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Payload capacity<\/li><li>Axle rating<\/li><li>Braking ability<\/li><li>Drivetrain strength<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Your truck\u2019s VIN sticker ratings are the law. Airbags don\u2019t change them. If you&#8217;re overloaded without airbags, you\u2019re still overloaded with them, and warranty repairs may be denied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"tank\">Can I Leave My Tank Valves Open at the Campsite?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Black tank valve: <strong>Always keep it closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you leave it open, liquids drain out while solids stay behind and build into the dreaded <strong>\u201cpyramid of poop.\u201d<\/strong> You do <em>not<\/em> want to deal with breaking that up with a sewer wand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/campsite-1024x441.jpg\" alt=\"Family enjoying a picnic at a wooded campground near a Jay Feather travel trailer, with a campfire burning in the foreground and a truck parked beside the RV\" class=\"wp-image-349927\" width=\"768\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/campsite-1024x441.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/campsite-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/campsite-768x331.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/campsite-1536x661.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/campsite.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Gray tank valve:<br>Technically you can leave it open, but best practice is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Keep it closed<\/li><li>Dump black first<\/li><li>Then dump gray to rinse your hose with soapy water<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This keeps your plumbing cleaner and reduces odor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"hang\">Can I Hang Things on My RV\u2019s Walls?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It depends on whether your RV is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/stick-and-tin-vs-aluminum-and-fiberglass\/\"><strong>stick-and-tin<\/strong> <\/a>or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/stick-and-tin-vs-aluminum-and-fiberglass\/\">laminated fiberglass<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/iStock-2242948685-1.jpg\" alt=\"Child in Christmas pajamas hugging a dog inside a festively decorated RV dinette with stockings, garland, and holiday lights\" class=\"wp-image-349918 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/iStock-2242948685-1.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/iStock-2242948685-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 id=\"stick-tin-walls\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Stick &amp; Tin Walls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Wood studs every ~16 inches<br><\/li><li>You can screw into studs for heavier items (TVs, shelves, etc.)<br><\/li><li>Use a stud finder to locate structure<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"laminated-fiberglass-walls\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Laminated Fiberglass Walls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Aluminum studs may be 4+ feet apart<\/li><li>Foam core offers almost zero screw retention<\/li><li>You risk wall damage or delamination<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Rule of thumb:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Stick &amp; tin = safe to mount into studs<\/li><li>Laminated walls = use lightweight methods (Command strips, adhesives)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"customize\">Can RV Manufacturers Customize a Floor Plan for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Unfortunately\u2026 <strong>no.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">RVs are produced with <strong>cookie-cutter, repeatable floor plans<\/strong>. Walls, cabinetry, showers, and furniture footprints are standardized so factories can build efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-10-141439-1024x485.png\" alt=\"Wayfinder Go Play travel trailer floorplan showing bunk beds, rear bathroom with shower, central kitchen and dinette, and front 60 x 74 bed for compact family camping layouts.\" class=\"wp-image-349933\" width=\"768\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-10-141439-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-10-141439-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-10-141439-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-10-141439.png 1215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Manufacturers may offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Optional sofas<\/li><li>Optional dinettes<\/li><li>Shade upgrades<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">But they will not move walls, enlarge showers, change cabinet dimensions, or redesign a layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you need custom construction, you\u2019re looking at van conversions or high-end bus builders \u2014 not traditional RV manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"woman\">Can a Single Woman RV Alone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Absolutely, and many do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In fact, <strong>around 90% of solo RVers are women.<\/strong><br>RVing alone is about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/iStock-2237144436-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman cooking at an outdoor table beside her RV while camping in a scenic hillside meadow during sunset.\" class=\"wp-image-349915 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/iStock-2237144436-1.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/iStock-2237144436-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul id=\"block-d37d53fa-a20b-468a-8d5b-1a4d15e23662\" class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Following safe towing practices<br><\/li><li>Learning setup steps<br><\/li><li>Choosing the right floor plan and tow vehicle<br><\/li><li>Trusting your capability, not anyone\u2019s outdated opinions<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There is a massive and supportive community of solo RVing women on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, and they thrive living life on their own terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"vehicle\">How Do I Know What My Vehicle Can Safely Tow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-163509-1024x419.png\" alt=\"Toyota Tundra towing a Forest River Un-Mapped travel trailer with slide-outs extended in a scenic mountain meadow at sunset.\" class=\"wp-image-349913\" width=\"663\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-163509-1024x419.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-163509-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-163509-768x314.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-163509.png 1304w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This is <em>by far<\/em> the most common RV question, and the most important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">More than <strong>50% of towable RV owners are pulling more weight than their vehicle is rated for.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"to-tow-safely-you-must-know\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>To tow safely, you MUST know:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li><strong>GVWR<\/strong> of the trailer<\/li><li><strong>Maximum tow rating<\/strong> of your vehicle<\/li><li><strong>Payload capacity<\/strong> (the most overlooked number)<\/li><li><strong>Tongue or pin weight<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>GCWR<\/strong> (combined rating)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-80-guideline\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>The 80% Guideline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If your vehicle can tow 3,500 lbs, aim for trailers with <strong>loaded weight at or below 80%<\/strong> of that,  especially if you tow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>In mountains<\/li><li>In wind<\/li><li>Long distances<\/li><li>With family + cargo in the vehicle<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Flatland towing? 80% works.<br>Mountain towing? Drop to 70\u201360% for comfort and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"biggest-mistake-buyers-make\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Biggest mistake buyers make:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Comparing truck <strong>maximum capacity<\/strong> to RV <strong>dry weight.<\/strong><br>Always compare <strong>max to max.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For more help, Bish\u2019s RV has multiple towing guides that walk buyers through every step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"happy-camping\">Happy Camping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">RV ownership comes with a learning curve, and in an online world full of mixed advice, it\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed. These 10 FAQs cover the issues RVers ask about most, and getting them right will help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"515\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-10-152003.png\" alt=\"Family sitting around a small campfire on an outdoor rug beside their travel trailer at a wooded campsite, enjoying RV camping together\" class=\"wp-image-349939 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-10-152003.png 515w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-10-152003-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-10-152003-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Protect your RV<br><\/li><li>Stay safe on the road<br><\/li><li>Avoid expensive repairs<br><\/li><li>Tow confidently<br><\/li><li>Make smarter buying decisions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you\u2019re shopping for your first RV or upgrading your setup, check out Bish\u2019s RV\u2019s educational guides, towing calculators, and walkthroughs to make your next trip safer and smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"545\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/09\/brooke_erickson.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-342962 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/09\/brooke_erickson.jpg 545w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/09\/brooke_erickson-255x300.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#005568;font-size:18px\">Written By: Brooke Erickson<br><em>Some say I am a writer, I like to say I am a storyteller<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_counters\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:2px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_c=new Array(\"twitter\",\"facebook_like\",\"google\",\"pinterest\");var hupso_counters_lang = \"en_US\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_url_c=\"\";var hupso_title_c=\"Top 10 RV FAQs for Beginners: Answers to the Questions RVers Ask Most\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/counters.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re new to RVing, or even if you\u2019ve been towing for years, you\u2019ve probably found yourself scrolling through Facebook camping groups or YouTube comments trying to make sense of conflicting advice. 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