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Travel Trailer Basics Trivia Quiz

I like to camp but desired more conveniences than can be found in a tent (such as a stove and refrigerator). So I purchased a travel trailer that I tow behind my truck. This quiz is about some standard travel trailer facts that I have recently learned.

A multiple-choice quiz by HarryTripper. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
HarryTripper

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
373,595

Updated
May 29 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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475

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Question 1 of 10

1. Almost all U.S. travel trailers position the primary entry/exit door on which side of the trailer (when facing forward)? Hint

The front

The right side

The rear

The left side

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Question 2 of 10

2. Many large trailers (and big motorhomes) in the US will need a hefty power supply of up to 50 amps when connected to an outside electrical hookup. But what size electrical hookup (and the most commonly found in the United States) do most small or average travel trailers require? Hint

30 Amp

20 Amp

25 Amp

40 Amp

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Question 3 of 10

3. Towing a travel trailer can be dangerous if it is not properly connected to the tow vehicle. When connected to the tow vehicle, what should you do if the connection sags in the middle and the tow vehicle's headlights tend to point upwards? Hint

Attach sway bars

Put additional weight in the trailer's rear

Use a weight distribution hitch

Put more weight in the front of the tow vehicle

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Question 4 of 10

4. Camping on an undeveloped campsite, without electrical power or a water connection, is commonly referred to as which term? Hint

Commando camping

Boondocking

Nature camping

Dry camping

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Question 5 of 10

5. When not connected to an electrical power source, a trailer's cabin lights will still function (as they run off of the trailer's 12 volt battery). But what enables the trailer's refrigerator to continue operating? Hint

It can run off of the propane gas system

It runs off of solar power

It doesn't, you must use ice to keep things cool.

It also can run off of the trailer's battery

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Question 6 of 10

6. A trailer's cabin lights require direct current and run off of the trailer's 12 volt battery. When hooked up to an AC power source, what electrical device enables the cabin lights to work without drawing any energy from the trailer's battery? Hint

An inverter

A regulator

An alternator

A converter

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Question 7 of 10

7. When not having an electrical hook up or external power source, some trailers are able to convert direct current (from charged batteries) into alternating current. This enables them to run televisions, computers or other AC powered items. What is the name for the electrical device that enables this? Hint

A converter

An inverter

A regulator

An alternator

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Question 8 of 10

8. Travel trailers carry a gas tank (or tanks) for running appliances such as the stove and heater. By US law, trailers are required to have a gas sensor alarm in the cabin for safety purposes. What is this dangerous gas that travel trailers use? Hint

Butane

Propane

Methane

Hydrogen

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Question 9 of 10

9. Travel trailers have 3 main tanks for holding different types of water. Which of the four types listed below is not one of them? Hint

Fresh water

Blackwater

Whitewater

Greywater

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is meant by referring to a travel trailer as a 'tandem' trailer? Hint

A trailer with two axles

A trailer for two people

Two trailers connected together

A trailer with only two wheels

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Almost all U.S. travel trailers position the primary entry/exit door on which side of the trailer (when facing forward)?

Answer: The right side

The entry door is almost always located on the trailer's right side. This is the side away from the road - the curb side. This is because, in the USA, folks drive on the right side of the road and you don't want them entering the trailer from the road side. This is also true of all city buses.

Answer: 30 Amp

When staying at an RV park, all developed sites will have power connections. These sites almost always have 30 amp power hookups and many sites will have both a 30 amp and a 50 amp connection.

Answer: Use a weight distribution hitch

A weight distribution hitch will leverage the trailer's weight to both axles of the tow vehicle (not just the rear axle), providing much better stability when driving. This type of hitch should always be used if the trailer weighs more than the tow vehicle.

4. Camping on an undeveloped campsite, without electrical power or a water connection, is commonly referred to as which term?

Answer: Dry camping

While some items can run off of the trailer's 12 volt battery, you will not have the ability to run a TV, microwave or other items that require alternating current. Consequently, many folks buy a gasoline generator to provide them with electrical power when dry camping.

Boondocking is a subset of dry camping; it involves using a public space where it is allowed to park your trailer, usually for a short time.

Answer: It can run off of the propane gas system

Nowadays, almost all trailer refrigerators have dual power capability and can run off of AC electricity when hooked up or gas from the propane tank(s) when dry camping.

Answer: A converter

A converter takes alternating current and turns it into direct current. A converter will also keep the trailer's battery charged. They come standard on most travel trailers.

Answer: An inverter

An inverter takes direct current and turns it into alternating current, whereas a converter takes alternating current and turns it into direct current. Many trailers will not have an inverter as they are not very efficient and will run the battery down fairly quickly. Many folks use solar panels to help keep the batteries charged. Another alternative is to use a gasoline powered generator.

Answer: Propane

Propane is the same gas also used on many barbecue systems and when used correctly can be quite safe. While the gas is naturally odorless, all commercial gas has been given an odor so as to help make it noticeable if there is a leak in the system.

The gas sensor alarm is one of the most important safety devices on a travel trailer and should never be disconnected. It is powered by the battery so if the battery gets very weak it will sound an alarm.

9. Travel trailers have 3 main tanks for holding different types of water. Which of the four types listed below is not one of them?

Answer: Whitewater

Fresh water is safe to drink and is usually the largest holding tank a trailer has. Blackwater is the discharge from the toilets while greywater is the discharge from the sink or shower. There is no whitewater tank.

10. What is meant by referring to a travel trailer as a 'tandem' trailer?

Answer: A trailer with two axles

A tandem trailer has 2 axles and four wheels, providing much more stability.

Many of the smaller, lightweight trailers have only one axle and two wheels. This reduces the tow weight significantly. However, these trailers are not as stable and will tend to bounce more. Thus, they should only be used on smaller trailers.

Source: Author HarryTripper

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