Know Before You Tow
Verify your towing capacity
Towing capacity is the maximum amount of weight your vehicle and hitch system can tow when pulling a trailer. It is imperative that you never exceed the weight capacity of any towing component, including your vehicle, trailer, hitch and other equipment.
Always verify the towing capacity of your vehicle by consulting your owner’s manual.
Make Sure Your Accessories Fit
Virtually all hitch accessories, including receiver hitches, come in standardized dimensions, from the size of the receiver tube opening, to the diameter of your trailer ball, to the pin hole in your coupler latch. This simplifies the buying experience; however, it is still very important that you verify those key dimensions before purchasing. Any accessories you buy need to match corresponding components.
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Read More >First-time travel trailer owner? Let’s walk through some helpful tips and discuss what equipment you’ll need for safe, successful towing. Read More >
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Read More >Towing 101: Guide to Hitch Pin Sizes
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to choose the right size hitch pin to match your trailer hitch receiver. We’ll cover which pin fits which hitch class, as well as what options to consider when buying one.
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Read More >How to Stop That Pesky Trailer Sway
Trailer sway is a side-to-side motion that’s not only obnoxious but can turn dangerous if left unchecked. In this blog post, we’ll talk about the causes of trailer sway and four methods to prevent it.
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Read More >
First-time travel trailer owner? Let’s walk through some helpful tips and discuss what equipment you’ll need for safe, successful towing. Read More >
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Read More >
Towing 101: Guide to Hitch Pin Sizes
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to choose the right size hitch pin to match your trailer hitch receiver. We’ll cover which pin fits which hitch class, as well as what options to consider when buying one.
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Read More >
How to Stop That Pesky Trailer Sway
Trailer sway is a side-to-side motion that’s not only obnoxious but can turn dangerous if left unchecked. In this blog post, we’ll talk about the causes of trailer sway and four methods to prevent it.