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 ...

Putting a heavy load on a trailer may require a bit of math and imagination to get the axle weight right. But running with too much weight at one end or the other could affect the vehicle’s dynamic ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sometimes towing a trailer is no fun at all. Like when you're fighting crosswinds, or the load isn't perfectly balanced, or the road is rough, or…well, we could go on and on but let's jump to the ...