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MintRV.com launches visual towing calculator for 70,000+ RV models

19.11.2025 20:00 1 min 1 source РУС
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MintRV.com launches visual towing calculator for 70,000+ RV models
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MintRV.com has introduced a free online tool to visually match vehicles with compatible RVs, aiming to prevent unsafe towing and costly mismatches. The calculator uses a color-coded system to show whether vehicle classes, from compact SUVs to one-ton trucks, can safely tow specific RV models based on their weight specifications. The platform covers over 70,000 RV models and provides equipment recommendations.

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