A trailer tongue jack functions as a way to lift and then lower the hitch of your RV in order to attach it to your towing vehicle. It also enables you to level your rig front to back once it has been unhitched. Along with stabilizing jacks, you’ll be ready to park at your campsite.

There are two kinds of Tongue Jack: hand cranked and powered. If your trailer is lightweight, a hand-cranked model will be enough. It also can’t fail, since it isn’t dependent on being hooked to your battery. It requires some physical strength to manage, but in many cases, its perfectly fine for the job.

Powered Jacks are much easier, of course. At the touch of a button you can raise or lower the nose of your RV as needed. Be sure to have your batteries charged and properly connected. 

Here at Poulsbo RV, we have top-notch Service and Parts departments to provide and install everything you need to level and pull your rig safely and easily. They will happily advise you and demonstrate how to use your tongue jack as well. 

Depending on the specifications of your current car, SUV or truck, as well as the weight of your preferred rig, we can find a manufacturer and model that will provide the right RV for you. If you want to trade up to a more heavy-duty pulling vehicle, we can direct you to those models which will tow your dream rig.

Modern Travel Trailers have many features to make towing easier and safer. I may take a while to get used to maneuvering a trailer. To keep your RV under your control, you might want to consider the following features as you select your RV:

Blind Spot Warning & Backup Camera

Knowing what is behind and to either side of your rig is a lifesaver on the road. These cameras and sensors can help keep you safe. They have also been known to save friendships and marriages with their handy parking uses. 

Automatic Emergency Braking

Electric brakes that are activated by an electrical connection to your car/SUV/pick-up are essential to your safety. In addition, US federal laws require an automatic emergency braking system that applies the brakes if the trailer comes unhitched from the towing vehicle. 

Central Control Panel System for all Electrical Appliances

With the electrical controls all in one place you can quickly and easily access everything and manage power flow in your rig. No more dead batteries! Plus you can usually use the included app on your phone to control everything from slide-outs to air conditioning and heat. After a day of adventuring, you can have your RV ready and waiting for your comfortable return.