Have you ever wondered if 10,000 pounds of towing capacity means the same for trucks manufactured by GM, Ford, and Dodge? You will soon know the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. But, will you? After a two-year delay, the Detroit 3 say they will use a common standard to rate the […]
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Lock ‘N’ Roll Articulating Trailer Hitch Available on Sears.com
In an earlier article I reported on the introduction of the Lock ‘N’ Roll articulating trailer hitch. The newly redesigned Lock ‘N’ Roll articulating trailer hitch is now available on Sears.com. The Lock ‘N’ Roll trailer hitch is a safer, easier to use, and more versatile alternative to standard trailer hitches. With it’s up and down, […]
Lock ‘N’ Roll Articulating Hitch Increases Towing Safety
According the National Highway Traffic Safety statistics there are 418 injuries, eight deaths, and more than 700 incidents of property damage caused by vehicles towing trailers, every week. Each year more than 20,000 people have needed medical attention for accidents involving trailers towed by passenger vehicles. “It even costs the American economy almost $2 billion […]
9 Safe Towing Tips
Whether you’re towing a fifth wheel or travel trailer, car, boat, or transporting trash to the dump, special attention to details is required. Adherence to the following nine key points will assist RVers in extending the life of the vehicle and towing safely. The following towing tips have been adapted from those first appearing on […]
God Made a Farmer
While not as dramatic as the stadium blackout that stopped play for half an hour, or as flamboyant as Beyonce’s halftime show. However, for this viewer of Super Bowl XLVII, a standout moment was a deceptively simple commercial by Chrysler called “God Made a Farmer.” The ad was well done, classy, refreshing, and unique. Like […]
China Will Drive World Vehicle Production
China will remain the primary driver of global production growth over the next four years, but the U.S. will remain the No. 2 vehicle producer in the world as North America continues to play a unique role in the automotive industry, according to a WardsAuto report and news release. The report comes from the newly […]
Fastway Electric Jack Pack Named Best New Product
Provo, Utah-based Fastway Trailer Products, makers of the Fastway Electric Jack Pack, was voted by Truck Trend Magazine as a Top 25 Best New Product in the truck and SUV category at the 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Fastway’s electric jack and Flip automatic jack foot make up the Jack Pack, which saves […]
Tow Ratings Standardization: Comparing Apples to Apples
Have you ever wondered if 10,000 pounds of towing capacity means the same for trucks manufactured by GM, Ford, and Dodge? You will soon know the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Automotive manufacturers agreed in 2008 to standardize tow ratings as specified in the SAE’s Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice J2807 to […]