Safety Equipment for Fifth Wheels

Anything can happen on the open road. That's part of the fun! You may discover the best local cuisine, enjoy a striking sunset, or blaze a new hiking trail to find a hidden waterfall.

But sometimes unexpected issues can arise too. Be prepared for anything on the road with the right safety equipment. We rounded up the most important items to install or bring on your fifth wheel below. For all your RV needs, visit Herold Trailer Sales. We are located near Des Moines, Iowa.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

For a smooth fifth wheel journey, you need your tire pressure to be within the bounds of the owner's manual. If they are too inflated, they lose important contact with the ground. If they are not inflated enough, they can't handle the pressures pushing on them. Your tire pressure gets affected as you ride, so it's important to check them frequently.

But no one wants to take a detour to a rest stop to check their fifth wheel tire pressure manually. This wastes valuable vacation time! A much better strategy is a tire pressure monitoring system. This is advanced technology that connects to your RV. As you drive, you'll get real time information about your tire pressure. The latest and greatest systems give you minute by minute updates. It'll also store information so you can catch patterns and issues over time.

Water Pressure Regulator

Your fifth wheel can only handle so much water pressure. Unfortunately, some campsites push out water at a higher pressure than your RV can take. This leads to water damage that can get pretty costly. By installing a water pressure regulator, you prevent this from happening. It's a fancy system that adjusts the incoming water to a pressure your equipment can handle.

Surge Protectors

Campsite power can pose the same issue. Sometimes the current intensity is too much and can lead to expensive repair costs. Surge protects keep this from happening. They are also easy to store and use.

Trailer Brake Control

Throughout your journey, you will inevitably need to use your brakes. Maybe it's to slow down as you approach a hill or turn. Maybe it's because you arrived at that gem of a local restaurant. Whatever the reason, you'll need to engage your brakes.

The problem? Your tow vehicle brakes must stop your tow vehicle and your fifth wheel. It can be done, but it places an enormous amount of pressure on the brakes. A better solution is to use trailer brake control.

This connects your RV's brakes to the brakes of your tow vehicle. They work in partnership to bring both vehicles to a stop. This gives you more control in braking and gives your tow vehicle brakes a much-needed break!

Fire Safety Tools

You wouldn't have your home free of fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Why is your portable home any different? Your fifth wheel is exposed to fire risks, from poor wiring issues to a campfire's stray spark. Stay on guard with smoke detectors. These can alert you to a threat when you are asleep or out of the room. Then respond with fire extinguishers. Store one in your bedroom, kitchen, and near the door.

Before you can hit the road, you need a properly running fifth wheel. If your RV is experiencing issues, take it to Herold Trailer Sales. Our expert staff in our service department can fix it up in no time. If you are looking to buy, check out our selection of new and used RVs. We proudly serve those in Des Moines and Indianola, Iowa.