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RV Towing, Hitches & Flat Towing

Explore RV towing equipment, fifth-wheel hitches, weight distribution systems, flat towing setups, and towing safety information from California RV Specialists.

Our articles and educational videos cover fifth-wheel hitch installations, gooseneck towing systems, receiver hitches, weight distribution hitches, sway control, tow bars, baseplates, supplemental braking systems, trailer brake controllers, and other essential towing components.

Learn about proper hitch selection, towing capacities, vehicle compatibility, payload ratings, tongue weight, pin weight, trailer connections, and common towing problems affecting travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes.

For motorhome owners, we also provide information about flat towing cars, trucks, and Jeeps, including tow bar systems, vehicle-specific baseplates, supplemental braking equipment, electrical wiring, and important manufacturer towing requirements.

Through In The RV Shop with Dustin and our Your RV Specialists YouTube channel, we share real-world installations, product demonstrations, troubleshooting advice, and towing recommendations based on professional repair shop experience.

Serving RV owners since 2003, California RV Specialists in Lodi, California, provides professional hitch installations, towing equipment upgrades, flat towing setups, and related RV services.

Whether you’re preparing a truck to tow a fifth wheel, selecting a weight distribution hitch for a travel trailer, or setting up a vehicle to tow behind your motorhome, explore our articles and videos to make more informed towing decisions.

RV Towing, Hitches & Flat Towing

Buying a Vehicle to Flat Tow? Check These Things Before You Buy It

October 11, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Buying a Vehicle to Flat Tow? Check These Things Before You Buy It

If you’re shopping for a Jeep, truck, SUV or car specifically to tow behind your motorhome, don’t wait until after you buy it to figure out whether it can be flat towed. We’ve seen how […]

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Already Have a Flat Tow System? Why It Should Be Inspected & Maintained

October 1, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Already Have a Flat Tow System? Why It Should Be Inspected & Maintained

If you already have a vehicle set up to flat tow behind your motorhome, it’s easy to think the hard part is over. The base plate is installed. The tow bar is connected. The wiring […]

RV Towing, Hitches & Flat Towing

Trailer Hitch Installation – Cars, Trucks, Vans & SUVs

September 29, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Trailer Hitch Installation – Cars, Trucks, Vans & SUVs

Whether you’re towing a small utility trailer, hauling bikes for the weekend, carrying extra cargo or preparing your vehicle for a larger towing application, the right trailer hitch starts with the right fit for your […]

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Estimate for Flat Tow Setup – Motorhome Dinghy Towing

September 26, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Estimate for Flat Tow Setup – Motorhome Dinghy Towing

Flat towing—also known as dinghy towing or four-down towing—allows an approved vehicle to be towed behind a motorhome with all four wheels on the ground. At California RV Specialists in Lodi, California, we install complete […]

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Roadmaster Battery Ace™ Remote Battery Disconnect

April 13, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Roadmaster Battery Ace™ Remote Battery Disconnect

Simplify Your Flat Tow Setup with Wireless Battery Control Flat towing your vehicle should be convenient and worry-free. The new Roadmaster Battery Ace Remote Battery Disconnect offers a modern, wireless solution designed to simplify battery […]

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Fifth Wheel Pin Box Inspection & Torque Safety Guide

April 11, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Fifth Wheel Pin Box Inspection & Torque Safety Guide

By Dustin Simpson | California RV Specialists Proper fifth wheel maintenance is critical to safe towing, especially when it comes to the pin box assembly, which carries the full weight transfer between your RV and […]

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HUSKY TOWING PRODUCTS – 5TH WHEEL LUBE DISCS (10″ & 12″)

February 3, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on HUSKY TOWING PRODUCTS – 5TH WHEEL LUBE DISCS (10″ & 12″)

CLEAN, MESS-FREE HITCH PROTECTION YOU CAN TRUST Towing a fifth wheel puts constant friction and pressure between your hitch head and kingpin. Over time, that metal-on-metal contact can cause scratches, wear, noise, and vibration—and it […]

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Need a Trailer Fifth Wheel Hitch Installed? We’ve Got You Covered!

January 25, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Need a Trailer Fifth Wheel Hitch Installed? We’ve Got You Covered!

Wondering “where can I find a trailer fifth wheel hitch installation near me?” At California RV Specialists, we specialize in professional fifth wheel hitch installations for small trucks, large trucks, and everything in between. Recently, […]

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Upgrade Your Ride with a Professional Fifth Wheel Hitch Installation

January 25, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Upgrade Your Ride with a Professional Fifth Wheel Hitch Installation

Looking to enhance your pickup truck with a fifth wheel hitch? At California RV Specialists, we specialize in professional fifth wheel hitch installations designed to improve towing safety, performance, and peace of mind. Conveniently located […]

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Flat Tow Your Truck with Confidence

January 25, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Flat Tow Your Truck with Confidence

Ford F-150 FX4 Flat Tow Solutions at California RV Specialists Flat towing a truck behind your motorhome opens the door to freedom and flexibility—and one of the most popular trucks to flat tow is the […]

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