Want to learn to tow without the guesswork? TowPro Academy is a self-paced online towing course for people who tow boats, campers, travel trailers and utility trailers. It walks you through every step in order: hitching, loading, mirrors, turning, backing up, real-world conditions and what to do when something goes wrong.
The course was built by Jeff McDonough, founder of TowPro Academy, who has 10+ years and 250,000+ miles of towing experience. You get 51 short video lessons, 950+ pages of downloadable lesson guides and a 50-question final exam. It's $79 one time during the fall special (regularly $99), with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Course Facts
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Price: $79 through Oct 31, 2026 (regularly $99), one-time payment
- Who it's for: Everyday drivers towing boats, campers, travel trailers and utility trailers on a regular license. Not CDL or tow-truck training.
- What's included: 51 video lessons, 950+ pages of lesson guides, a final exam and a certificate
- Taught by: Jeff McDonough, Founder of TowPro Academy, 10+ years and 250,000+ miles of towing experience
- Access: For as long as the course is hosted
- Refund policy: 30-day refund
New for 2026: What's Changed
- All 51 lesson videos rebuilt: new narration in Jeff's voice, new step-by-step diagrams, burned-in captions.
- 6 new lessons: Boat Ramps, Licensing & Towing Laws, Loading Equipment, Mirrors & Spotters, a Practice Plan, Weight Ratings.
- Every lesson fact-checked and corrected.
- Video intros from Jeff on key lessons (not every lesson).
- Every lesson has its own downloadable PDF guide, 950+ pages, plus a printable Hitch-Up Checklist.
- Final exam with pass/fail feedback; certificate of completion only after passing with 80%+.
What you'll be able to do
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See how TowPro Academy teaches it step by step. Jeff McDonough, the founder, has 10+ years and 250,000+ miles of towing behind him.
- Hitch up correctly every time: coupler, safety chains, breakaway cable and wiring, checked in order.
- Load the trailer so it tows straight: tongue weight, weight distribution and sway, explained in plain language.
- Back up with confidence: step-by-step backing for boat ramps, campsites and driveways, plus a practice plan.
- Know your numbers: payload, GVWR, GCWR and tongue weight, and where to find them for your own truck.
- Handle the bad minute: blowouts, sway, brake fade, a coupler disconnect or a light failure.
- Tow in real conditions: night, rain, wind, heat, grades and more.
Curriculum overview: 51 lessons in 6 modules
- Introductions: pre-trip, hitching, hitch parts, weight ratings, license and law basics
- Level 1: turning, braking, mirrors, backing, parking, fuel stops, campgrounds, sway
- Level 2: hitches and weight distribution, loading, wiring, brakes, tires, suspension, full pre-trip
- Environmental & Real-World: night, rain, wind, winter, heat and grades, fog, boat ramps and more
- Emergency Maneuvers & Failure Response: blowouts, brake fade, coupler disconnects, light and controller faults, after a crash
- Advanced Skills: precision backing, practice plan, long trips
Every lesson comes with a downloadable lesson guide (950+ pages in total), so you can review a skill before a trip. At the end, take the 50-question final exam. Score 80% or higher to earn your certificate of completion.
READY TO STOP GUESSING?
LEARN THE RIGHT WAY. BUILD THE SKILLS TO TOW MORE SAFELY.
Build the skills to tow more safely. 51 video lessons, one-time payment.
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How it works
- Enroll for $79 during the fall special (regularly $99) and get access to the course.
- Learn at your own pace. There are no live classes and no deadlines.
- Pass the final exam (80% or higher) and download your certificate of completion.
After you finish, do a dry run: take the rig to an empty parking lot, practice backing, check your mirror setup, and walk through your hitch and safety-chain checks using the lesson guides.
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Who it's for
- First-time and returning owners of travel trailers, boat trailers, and utility or cargo trailers who tow with a pickup or SUV
- New RV and camper owners getting ready for their first trip
- Anyone who has towed a few times and wants to fill the gaps (backing, sway, emergencies)
The course is bumper-pull focused, with hitch basics for fifth-wheel and gooseneck setups. Not for: commercial tow-truck operators or CDL training.
Is this a "towing certification"?
It's a certificate of completion from TowPro Academy, earned by passing a 50-question final exam with 80% or higher. It shows you completed structured trailer towing training. It is not a government license, a DMV credential or an accredited certification, and it doesn't replace any license your state requires. Towing and licensing rules vary by state, so check with your state's DMV.
About the founder
Jeff McDonough, Founder of TowPro Academy. Jeff has 10+ years and 250,000+ miles of towing experience. He built TowPro Academy to give everyday trailer owners a clear, step-by-step way to learn what he learned on the road.
Learn It Right the First Time
- 51 video lessons, hitching to backing to emergencies
- 950+ pages of PDF guides and checklists
- Final exam: score 80% to earn your certificate of completion
- 30-day refund if it is not for you
$79 through Oct 31 (regularly $99)
FAQ
How much does the course cost?
$79 during the fall special (regularly $99), paid once. There's no subscription, and the course is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Can I really learn to tow a trailer online?
The course teaches the knowledge and the step-by-step technique: hitching, loading, mirrors, backing and emergency response. You then practice behind the wheel. Most people start in an empty parking lot, and the course includes a practice plan.
What is TowPro Academy?
TowPro Academy is an online towing course (a "tow academy" you take at home) founded by Jeff McDonough. It has 51 video lessons, 950+ pages of downloadable lesson guides and a final exam.
Do I get a towing certification?
You earn a certificate of completion by passing the 50-question final exam with 80% or higher. It is not a government license, a DMV credential or a CDL. Check your state's DMV for any licensing requirements.
I can watch free videos. Why pay for a course?
Some free content is good. The course puts the skills in order, from hitching to emergencies, so you don't miss a step, and it adds downloadable guides and a final exam to check what you've learned.
I've towed before. Is this still useful?
Use it as a refresher. The real-world and emergency modules cover situations many drivers haven't practiced.
Does it cover fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers?
The course focuses on bumper-pull trailers and covers hitch basics for fifth-wheel and gooseneck setups.
Will it cover my state's towing laws?
It explains how towing and license rules work and how to check yours. Laws vary by state, so your DMV is the final word.
How long do I have access?
For as long as the course is hosted.
What if it isn't for me?
Email us within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.
Ready to learn to tow with a plan?
51 video lessons · 950+ pages of lesson guides · final exam and certificate of completion
Enroll Now – $79 (Fall Special, reg. $99)
30-day money-back guarantee.
✔ 30-day money-back guarantee — full refund if it’s not for you
Stop guessing. Start towing with confidence.
The TowPro Course walks you through every skill in real road scenarios.
Step-by-step video lessons, a final exam, and printable lesson guides and checklists — everything in one place for $79 (fall special, reg. $99).
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