Towing a camper, boat, or trailer loaded with equipment or supplies is a common task. Drivers across the country own vehicles with tow hitches installed alongside the rear bumper infrastructure, and ...

Whether it's a covered trailer or a flatbed with trail toys, a small home on wheels, or some combination thereof, towing is more popular than ever with the four-wheeling crowd. That the available tow ...

Getting a trailer ready for the road involves more than just hooking it up and heading out. Towing looks straightforward, but doing it safely takes preparation, a few smart habits, and the right ...

Tip of the Week According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 20,000 people require medical attention every year because of crashes involving trailers towed by passenger ...

Your day in court is not going well. Your insurance company has run for cover, saying they had no idea you habitually operated in violation of state law. The manufacturer, also named in the case, ...

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.

In the earliest days of what we recognize as pickup trucks, rating them by payload capacity was a practical way to ensure they were capable of doing the work required. These days you'll see truck ...

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