Before You Book & Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 23, 2026

Welcome to RV Tow Lantern (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Our goal is to provide clear, honest, experience-based RV and towing guidance so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Please read this page carefully before booking. It explains how the service works, what to expect, and the terms that govern your use of our services.

By purchasing or using any RV Tow Lantern service, you agree to all terms below, including the “Before You Book” section, which is incorporated into and forms part of these Terms of Service.

SECTION 1: BEFORE YOU BOOK (Important Expectations)

1. Advisory Service Only

RV Tow Lantern provides informational guidance and analysis only.

We help you:

  • Understand towing numbers

  • Compare RV options

  • Identify potential risks

  • Make more informed decisions

We do not:

  • Perform physical inspections

  • Provide engineering or mechanical certifications

  • Guarantee safety, legality, or compatibility in all conditions

All guidance is based on:

  • Information you provide

  • Manufacturer specifications

  • Industry practices

  • Experience-based analysis

2. Accuracy of Your Information Matters

Your results are only as accurate as the information you provide.

You are responsible for ensuring:

  • Tow vehicle specifications are correct

  • RV listing details are accurate

  • Modifications are disclosed

  • Cargo, passengers, and real-world use are considered

Incorrect or incomplete information may result in inaccurate recommendations.

3. This Is Not a Substitute for Professional Evaluation

Our service does not replace:

  • Professional RV inspections

  • Mechanical evaluations

  • Certified weight measurements

  • Dealer or manufacturer verification

  • Proper hitch setup and installation

You are strongly encouraged to obtain professional inspections and verify all specifications before making any purchase or towing decisions.

4. No Guaranteed Outcomes

We help you reduce risk—but do not eliminate it.

We do not guarantee:

  • Safety outcomes

  • Towing performance

  • Vehicle or RV reliability

  • Legal compliance in all jurisdictions

  • Suitability for your preferences

Real-world results vary based on:

  • Loading practices

  • Driving behavior

  • Equipment setup

  • Road, weather, and environmental conditions

5. Your Decisions & Safety Are Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • Verifying all specifications

  • Ensuring legal compliance

  • Proper loading and weight distribution

  • Using appropriate equipment

  • Operating your vehicle safely

All final decisions regarding purchasing, towing, and operation are yours.

RV Tow Lantern provides guidance only. You make all final decisions independently and assume all associated risks.

6. Payment & Scope Expectations

  • Services are personalized and time-based

  • Work begins shortly after purchase

  • Each service includes a defined scope (see service description)

Work is considered to have begun once research, analysis, or review of your submitted information has started.

Once work begins:

  • All sales are final and non-refundable

If you cancel before work begins:

  • A refund may be issued at our discretion

7. Communication & Follow-Up

Each service includes a defined level of support.

Depending on the service:

  • Follow-up questions may be limited

  • Calls may or may not be included

  • Additional requests may require a separate service

8. Delivery Timing

Any timelines or turnaround estimates provided are estimates only and not guaranteed.

SECTION 2: TERMS OF SERVICE (Legal Agreement)

9. Nature of Services

RV Tow Lantern provides educational and advisory services only, including:

  • Tow vehicle and RV compatibility analysis

  • RV comparisons and purchasing guidance

  • General towing recommendations

We do not provide:

  • Mechanical, engineering, legal, or financial services

  • Safety certifications of any kind

10. No Professional Certification

We are not licensed:

  • Engineers

  • Mechanics

  • Inspectors

  • Attorneys

  • Safety professionals

We do not guarantee the accuracy of third-party data, including:

  • Manufacturer specifications

  • Dealer information

  • Online listings

You are solely responsible for verifying all such information.

11. No Reliance

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • You are not relying solely on RV Tow Lantern’s advice, recommendations, or materials in making any decisions

  • You will independently verify all information

  • You will seek professional inspections or evaluations where appropriate

12. Advisory Ratings

Any ratings, labels, or classifications provided by RV Tow Lantern (including but not limited to “Safe,” “Borderline,” or “Not Recommended”) are subjective, experience-based assessments based on available data and typical use conditions.

These ratings:

  • Do not constitute guarantees, certifications, or determinations of safety or legality

  • Do not account for all real-world variables

  • Should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any decision

13. No Approval or Certification

RV Tow Lantern does not approve, certify, or endorse any specific towing setup, vehicle, or RV combination as safe or suitable.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • RV Tow Lantern is not liable for any damages, losses, injuries, accidents, or consequences arising from:

    • Use of our services

    • Decisions made based on our recommendations

    • Towing or RV operation

  • We make no representation that any setup is safe, legal, or suitable in all conditions

  • Total liability, if any, is strictly limited to the amount paid for the service

15. No Warranties

All services are provided “as is”, without warranties of any kind, including:

  • Merchantability

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

  • Accuracy or completeness

We do not guarantee:

  • Performance

  • Reliability

  • Outcomes

  • Satisfaction

16. Client Responsibility & Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge and agree that you assume all risk associated with:

  • RV purchasing decisions

  • Towing configurations

  • Equipment selection

  • Vehicle operation

RV Tow Lantern is not responsible for issues arising from:

  • Incorrect or incomplete information

  • Improper loading or setup

  • Vehicle or RV modifications

  • Driving behavior

  • Road or weather conditions

  • Third-party inaccuracies

17. Scope Limitation

Services are limited strictly to the scope described at the time of purchase.

Any additional analysis, follow-up, or expanded review requires a separate service.

18. Informal Communications

Any informal communications, including email responses or follow-up messages, are provided as general guidance only and do not expand the scope of services or create additional obligations.

19. Service Acknowledgment

By purchasing a service, you acknowledge that you are buying a personalized advisory analysis and not a guaranteed outcome, inspection, or certification.

20. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RV Tow Lantern and any individuals associated with its services from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of our services

  • Your decisions or actions based on our recommendations

  • Your towing or RV operation

  • Your vehicle or RV configuration

  • Information you provide

  • Your failure to follow laws or safety practices

This applies to the fullest extent permitted by law.

21. Payment & Refund Policy

  • All services are non-refundable once work begins

  • Delivered reports and consultations are final

  • Pre-work cancellations may be considered for partial refund at our discretion

22. Refunds as Full Resolution

If RV Tow Lantern issues or processes a refund for any reason, you agree that such refund constitutes a full and final resolution of any and all claims, disputes, or concerns related to the service.

By accepting or retaining a refund, you agree to release and hold harmless RV Tow Lantern from any further liability, claims, demands, or actions arising out of or related to the service provided.

You further agree not to initiate any chargeback, dispute, or legal claim after receiving a refund.

23. Use of Materials

All materials provided are for personal use only.

You may not:

  • Copy

  • Share

  • Resell

  • Distribute

without written permission.

24. Force Majeure

RV Tow Lantern is not liable for delays or failure to perform due to causes beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to illness, equipment failure, internet outages, or other unforeseen events.

25. Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Montana, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or services shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Montana, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

26. Dispute Resolution

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • You agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally

  • If not resolved, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration in the State of Montana, where permitted by law

Each party shall bear its own costs unless otherwise required by law.

27. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to purchase or use RV Tow Lantern services.

28. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

29. Agreement

By purchasing or using any RV Tow Lantern service, you confirm that you:

  • Have read and understood this document

  • Agree to all terms

  • Accept full responsibility for your decisions and actions