Many pickup truck manufacturers recommend using a weight-distribution hitch when towing over a certain trailer weight. Half-ton trucks like the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 typically recommend a ...
We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. A weight distributing hitch will make the controlling your trailer and driving your tow vehicle much easier If you ...
Of course, getting down to the mechanics and technical aspects of diesel truckin’ is another big part of our gig. And, while we typically try and detail upgrades that are brand specific, there are ...
We know what's right, but we're notorious for doing what's wrong. For example, when towing we've been known to hook a trailer to the back of a truck that isn't quite equipped for the weight. Of course ...
Towing something isn't as simple as hitching a trailer to your vehicle the day you've picked up your license and driving off into the sunset, no questions asked. Well, you could technically do that ...
Pickup trucks are simple, right? Not always. If you want to make casual motorists sweat, ask them to hook up a trailer. Hitching up a trailer can be intimidating but we're here to give you an ...
Your pickup has air-helper springs installed to help keep it level when a heavy load is in the bed. They work great. But what adjustments do you make when a big ...
This video shows how important it is to have the correct weight balance when towing a trailer, to avoid losing control of your vehicle. In this demonstration (using a miniature car and trailer), the ...
If you’ve ever been around a group of caravanners, the term WDH will probably have cropped up. But what is a WDH and do you need one? WDH stands for Weight Distribution Hitch, but they’re also known ...
While some people might not strategically load their trailer with a certain weight distribution in mind, some experts say that a 60/40 front-rear split can hugely improve safety. You can see in the ...
One Rivian R1T owner loaded 8,000 pounds of river rock improperly and was hit by extreme, high-speed trailer sway that nearly ...