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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When towing with smaller vehicles like mid-size pickup trucks, properly setting up the trailer is extremely important. Appropriate trailer loading is even more important as the trailer weight gets ...

Towing a trailer safety requires an understanding of the trailer and tow vehicle capabilities. Often the weight of equipment to be transported is miscalculated, resulting in overloading the truck and ...

Loading your ATV or UTV onto a trailer seems simple—until you’re picking up speed to enter the freeway and suddenly the trailer starts to fishtail. The truth is, that properly loading and hauling your ...