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 ...

If you have a boat, a horse, a camper or anything else that won't fit in a pickup or van, you probably pull a trailer. If you do, you probably know the importance of loading it up properly to keep ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s more to know and understand than just your maximum towing capacity. Know your vehicle’s payload (or cargo carrying capacity), which is usually the first number you’ll max out while towing.

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 ...

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 ...

If you're thinking about doing some towing, and you also think that all the concern over weight distribution on the trailer is a load of crap perpetrated by the weight-distribution lobby, then I ...

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 ...