Crosswinds are the ultimate real-world test of any towing setup.
Most conversations about towing focus on hardware—axles, tongue weight, suspension, ratings.
Upgrading your RV is exciting. A longer floorplan. Bigger tanks. More storage. Maybe even a move from a half-ton tow vehicle to a three-quarter-ton truck.
When RV owners evaluate a hitch, the first question is usually:
“How much does it cost?”
Most RV owners think about braking in terms of weight: heavier rigs need more distance to stop. What often gets overlooked is how trailer sway dramatically increases braking distance and slows reaction time, even when your brakes are functioning perfectly.
Most towing equipment loses value the moment it’s installed. A few seasons later, it’s outdated, worn, or replaced by something “better.” But the ProPride 3P® Hitch is a rare exception. Even years after purchase, ProPride hitches consistently command strong prices on the secondary market—and often sell quickly.
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Most RV owners think of trailer sway as a handling problem—something that feels uncomfortable or scary in the moment. What’s far less understood is that trailer sway is also a mechanical stress problem that quietly shortens the life of your trailer.
Most RV equipment gets replaced eventually. Trailers change. Tow vehicles get upgraded. Camping styles evolve. But one piece of gear consistently stays the same for ProPride owners—their hitch.
For many RV owners, nothing raises stress faster than passing a semi-truck—or being passed by one. The steering wheel tightens, the trailer tugs sideways, and suddenly towing feels unpredictable. There’s a reason this moment feels so intense: passing trucks expose the exact forces that cause trailer sway.
Many RV owners assume trailer sway is mostly a highway problem—something caused by speed, open plains, or passing semi-trucks. In reality, trailer sway in traffic can be just as dangerous, and often more stressful. Urban environments introduce unique forces that make city towing with an RV unpredictable and exhausting.