The Most Common Complaints About RV Triple Towing

by Gabrielle DeSantis

If you are considering a trip with your fifth-wheel camper trailer, you may also want to bring along a trailer loaded with toys. While triple towing can add to the fun, it can also cause problems. Here are some of the most common complaints about RV triple towing.

a towing van; a main travel-trailer and a caboose trailer | Graham Bezant/Toronto Star via Getty Images

RV triple towing can be a tricky business. It’s exactly what it sounds like––a truck pulling a camper, with another trailer hitched and towed behind your RV. Triple towing can also happen behind a motorhome. It’s definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. But for those that want to tow a trailer behind their fifth-wheel camper or motorhome, it’s important to know about the possible complications.

Reasons people do it

a truck towing an RV camper with a auto behind.
RV triple towing | Roads Less Traveled

The primary reason people decide that RV triple towing is right for their outdoor outing is to bring along a toy or two. Whether it’s a small trailer full of dirt bikes, a boat, or the jet skis, it’s easy to see that bringing along more fun-facilitating gear is the name of the game. But there are other reasons for RV triple towing too.

For example, you may want to haul something like a motorcycle behind your trailer because you want to take it to your seasonal home. Or perhaps you’ve made a purchase along the way and you’re weighing your options on how to get it home. According to Camper Report, you can even tow a car behind a fifth-wheel. Bottom line, people triple tow with their rigs so that they can haul more stuff along on whatever journey they’re on.

Complaints about RV triple towing

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One of the most obvious complaints about RV triple towing is that you can’t do it everywhere. You can read more about which states allow it in this article covering the ins and outs of where it’s legal and where it’s not. For anyone who wants to triple tow with their RV trailer but lives in a state where it’s not allowed, this is naturally going to be high on the list of complaints.

If your travel remains within the boundaries of legal states like Alaska or New Mexico, then you will want to know some of the potential complications before you hit the road. Simply the additional tires increase the probability of having a flat tire.

In some states, you’ll need a specific permit to triple tow with your RV. Some of these states require drivers to meet certain weight and length requirements. There are speed regulations, length requirements, and more that are different depending on which state you are in.

Way to avoid problems with RV triple towing

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It’s always good to know the length of your entire setup. In addition, the dry weight of your camper trailer is important information. According to RV Life, even the states that do allow it have entirely different regulations.

The best way to avoid problems on the road when you are triple towing with your RV is to do your research. Laws and regulations change often. Be sure to check up on the rules and regulations in the states you plan to travel.

In addition to checking up on the legal matters and regulations for RV triple towing, it’s important to keep some things in mind. It takes longer to stop, uses more fuel. Plus, triple towing generally requires an experienced driver who’s towed a heavy load or two in their time.

Ultimately, some campers decide it’s too much hassle or too high a risk. If you do decide to go for it, use caution. Research and preparation are paramount if you want to avoid the most common complaints about RV triple towing.

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The 2022 Hyundai AX1 Is Tiny With Mighty Potential

by Gabrielle DeSantis

Have you seen the Hyundai Santa Cruz? It’s one cute little truck. But Hyundai can go smaller if you want. That’s why it’s teasing the upcoming 2022 Hyundai AX1. It will serve as the smallest SUV that Hyundai has to offer. 

The tiny 2022 Hyundai AX1 is coming 

2022 Hyundai AX1 teaser | Hyundai

Currently, the 2021 Hyundai Venue is the smallest SUV that Hyundai offers in America, so it can be used as a tiny Hyundai example. But the new 2022 Hyundai AX1 will be even smaller, according to CarBuzz. The Hyundai Venue is 159.1 inches long, 69.7 inches wide, and 61.6 inches tall. It also has a 99.2-inch wheelbase. 

All we have to go on at the moment are two teaser images. They don’t show much, but we can see that the AX1 has cute little circular daytime running lights with an outer LED ring. The lights are integrated into the bumper. 

You can also see that the grille has a triangular mesh pattern and the unique taillight design also features triangular LED lights. We don’t know what type of shape the SUV will have, but we might be reminded of the Mini Cooper if it’s boxy. 

The AX1 is expected to use the same K1 platform that the Grand i10 Nios uses. This means that the AX1 could be about 145 to 149 inches long. The Grand i10 Nios is sold in India, leading us to our next question. 

Will the Hyundai AX1 be offered in the United States? Maybe. Americans like bigger SUVs like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Palisade. Hyundai may decide that the AX1 is just too small for the American market. 

How much power will the AX1 have? 

A Hyundai Motor Co. Venue compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), center, stands on display at the company's Motorstudio showroom in Goyang, South Korea
2021 Hyundai Venue models | SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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The 2022 Hyundai AX1 is rumored to have a 1.1-liter engine with 68 hp and 77 lb-ft of torque. It can be paired with an automatic or five-speed manual transmission. Wow, this sounds like a go-kart so far. Another rumor suggests that the AX1 could offer a 1.2-liter engine with 82 hp and 83 lb-ft of torque. 

Currently, the AX1 is expected to go on sale in South Korea before launching in other markets such as India. So, the fate of this little SUV reaching America may depend on how it performs in other areas first. 

Is the 2021 Hyundai Venue a good SUV? 

Yes, the 2021 Hyundai Venue is a great SUV. It’s just a little bigger than the upcoming 2022 Hyundai AX1. If you want a tiny SUV but can find a micro one like the AX1, then the Venue will meet all of your needs. 

You can get started in the Hyundai Venue for about $18,750, so it’s pretty economical. Plus, it gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg in the city and up to 33 mpg on the highway. It’s a pretty efficient daily driver. 

The Venue has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 121 hp and 113 lb-ft of torque. It may not be the fastest option, but it has responsive handling and can be pretty fun to zip around curves. 

Best of all, the Hyundai Venue provides tons of value. It comes with standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, forward collision warning, automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and a driver attention monitor.

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A Porsche Boxster EV Concept Is In The Works

by Gabrielle DeSantis

Rumors are flying about a new Porsche Boxster EV concept car. The automaker has flirted with electric versions of the Cayman and Boxster for years. Could this be one step closer to a production-ready design? Buyers might see traditional combustion, hybrid and electric versions of some models sold simultaneously.

Porsche logo | Daniel Karmann/picture alliance via Getty Images

Porsche reaches further into the electric market with Boxster EV

German automaker Porsche has been dipping its toes into the EV waters for more than a decade. The all-electric Taycan hit the market in 2020. It’s blown expectations out of the water, a luxury EV. The all-electric Macan has been stirring up excitement leading up to its release. The rumors of new electric models have done the same.

The luxury brand is rumored to be in the development of both an all-electric Boxster and Cayman. The newest electric concept will be built on the brand new PPE platform and feature the smaller-capacity flat-four engine that powered the 2016 models of both cars.

This isn’t the Boxster’s first EV rebirth

A silver 2011 Porsche Boxster E EV coupe on display outdoors
2011 Porsche Boxster E Marco Prosch via Getty Images

Porsche Executive Board Member Michael Steiner told Car and Driver that the brand is really pushing to put forth an all-electric Boxster concept. Porsche has been in talks to develop a production concept of an all-electric Boxster for ten years. The Boxster E project was only the first step in a development project more than a decade in the making.

Porsche created two electric Boxsters in 2011. The first boasted a dual-motor AWD setup. The other featured a single-motor rear-wheel-drive layout. Both Boxter E models had the same fatal flaw. Porsche says the car is too heavy for a production EV. Both models were powered by a 121 BHP electric motor and could travel 106 miles on a full battery.

Recent prototypes of electric Boxsters suffered the same weight-related performance issues. Porsche chairman Oliver Blume confirmed a running all-electric Porsche 718 Boxster. This prototype proves that current generation Boxsters could not get more than 186 miles of range at their current weight.

Could the Boxster EV follow the Macan’s lead?

The headlights of the Porsche 718 Boxster S | Deniz Calagan/picture alliance via Getty Images

Porsche plans to sell EV versions of the Taycan and Macan alongside their gas-powered counterparts. The maker may have the same future in mind for both the Boxster and Cayman. Electric versions could be prepared for production and sold alongside hybrid and gas-powered versions.

Blume said this of Porsche’s forecast for the Macan: “For at least two to three years, we will have both. At that point, we can decide whether to upgrade the combustion engines to the new Euro 7 standard or go full electric. The pace that countries are changing is different – China wants electric now, Russia is in less of a hurry, for instance.”

Porsche buyers will soon have an impressive selection of EV and hybrid models to choose from. Producing an electric Boxster that’s ready for the sales floor is a matter of if, not when. Once the car has a competitive range, it will be ready for the production line.

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This 2021 Toyota Corolla Trim Is a Consumer Favorite, but Reviewers Avoid It

by Gabrielle DeSantis

It’s always interesting to see when reviewers and consumers disagree. Each has their own opinion and sticks by it no matter what anyone else says. That’s what’s happened with the 2021 Toyota Corolla. On the one hand, Edmunds shows the LE sedan is the model that most consumers purchase. On the other hand, Car and Driver deems the SE the best Corolla trim. So, who’s right? 

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The Toyota Corolla LE is the trim one level above the base-model L. The LE offers a few extra perks, including heated side mirrors, automatic climate control, a USB port for rear passengers, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen. Those are in addition to coveted driver assists like forward-collision mitigation, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.

Sure, the Corolla LE’s 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 139 hp, can’t compete with a Porsche. But for the price point, it gets the job done. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also nice touches in any modern vehicle.

Edmunds likes the wide range of options available on all the trim levels. The site also shows that consumers pick the LE sedan more than any other Corolla model. But Car and Driver recommends another trim.

Car and Driver picks the Toyota Corolla SE sedan

The Toyota Corolla SE sedan boasts a ton of high-end features. On top of what the LE brings to the table, the SE provides blind-spot monitoring, a sunroof, an upgraded driving information display, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, simulated leather, sportier exterior trim accents, and sport front seats.

The SE engine also gets a boost. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces 169 hp. This gives it an extra burst of speed that the LE lacks. The SE also looks better doing it.

Car and Driver chooses the Corolla SE sedan because it comes with a manual transmission. Of course, this model costs $700 more, but for manual enthusiasts who are sick of the lack of options, it’s a small price to pay. 

However, the publication warns that getting the stick shift means you miss out on once-standard features like the continuously variable transmission, but otherwise doesn’t seem to be too bothered by this. The Corolla SE sedan offers enough bells and whistles to keep most driving enthusiasts satisfied.

Why do consumers prefer the LE?

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In its review, Edmunds states, “The Corolla is a model of affordability and efficiency. But for a small price increase over the base L or LE trim level, we’d take the SE trim. We like the more powerful engine and its longer list of standard features. It also gives you more flexibility for adding options.”

So, why do consumers still prefer the LE trim over the SE even though Edmunds and Car and Driver have a soft spot for the more expensive trim? Yes, the SE boasts more features. But it’s also $2,000 more than the LE. And if you opt for the manual, that price difference jumps to $2,700.

For some consumers, that’s a lot of money. With bills to pay, kids to feed, and the unexpected disaster that always happens at the worst possible moment, Corolla buyers prefer the more practical LE sedan.

The SE’s simulated leather and more powerful engine are attractive perks, but the LE offers plenty in its own right. So that’s probably why most consumers choose the 2021 Corolla LE, even if experts disagree.

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