Truck owners are in a different league than other vehicle owners. If you plan on also carrying extra cargo or several passengers, you should also ensure you're not overloading the tow vehicle itself. Careful preparation is the key in this situation; if you're not confident with reversing a trailer, then perhaps consider practicing in your driveway or somewhere secluded before heading to the slipway.
You have to concentrate a lot more than when not towing; with allowing the extra space on the road a big trailer needs, allowing for extra braking and acceleration distances of a heavy rig and being vigilant about trailer sway it's no wonder it's easy to become fatigued.
Top Tip: Extended mirrors are a must-have for any responsible tower - they're the only way to see right the way down the caravan. Properly loading a trailer to maintain a proper tongue weight is paramount, especially when it comes to handling. It takes almost twice as long for a vehicle towing a medium-size boat or tow hauler to accelerate from zero to 60 mph, or from 30 to 50 mph, than it does without a tow.
Vehicles towing trailers can behave very differently and drivers need to recognise any change in the
indytowservice messages being transmitted through the steering wheel and 'seat of the pants'. If you're using a weight-distribution hitch, check that it is properly connected and the safety pins are fitted to the A-frame clamps.
The added weight of the trailer can dramatically decrease the acceleration of the towing vehicle, especially if it is at or above the recommended weight limitations. It is perfectly safe to have your propane bottles filled and the water supply holding tanks full when you are towing; your travel trailer is designed for this.
The loadings caravan tyres are subjected to are always well in excess of those of the car tyres. Another safe towing skill is overtaking. Calling a tow truck is the best option as it will transport your car to a safer place to change the tire. Applying the tow vehicle brakes will generally make the sway worse.