Have you ever seen a truck driving down the road with mirrors sticking out so far you feel like they are in your lane? Or how about a guy with those same towing mirrors and he doesn’t even have a hitch receiver on his truck like this guy haha. Next on the pre-tow checklist […]
Sometimes, people forget how important it is to properly set up your trailer brakes. Trailer brakes should be part of your pre-tow checklist as one of the most critical components to achieving safety on the road. In our previous blog post, we discussed how, if applicable (some trailers do not have trailer brakes and therefore […]
Many of you are just now learning about Weigh-Safe and the great products that we offer to towing enthusiasts around the world. As you have learned from our earlier blog posts we are 100% focused on helping people tow safely and more efficiently. This will help them have a more enjoyable towing experience and have […]
Next on the pre-tow checklist is to make sure that the tires on your tow vehicle and trailer meet manufacturer recommendations and match the appropriate application. Choosing the right tires for towing a trailer is critical in proper towing performance and in keeping you and your cargo safe. Here are some things to consider when […]
The most important thing you can do on your next trip is to get there safely, that’s why we’ve created resources that can act as your pre-tow checklist. The video below shows us out having fun on snowmobiles, but none of us would have had any fun if we had let our trailer load get […]
Making sure that your tow vehicle and trailer is connected properly is one of the handful of important towing checklist tasks that you must do prior to hitting the road. We’re going to help you learn how to properly connect your trailer to your truck: Trailer Connection Steps Step 1 – Proper Hitch First and […]
When I was 10 years old, my dad started a cement curbing business that required all of his boys to involuntarily join the family business. The creation of this business required the purchase of an old truck to pull the trailer that my dad had personally built and retrofit to haul one ton of sand, […]
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is easy to calculate and critical to know when towing a trailer. Gross trailer weight is the actual weight of your fully loaded trailer, which includes the weight of the trailer itself along with everything loaded onto it or into it. Any cargo, passengers, animals, equipment, fluids and everything in between […]
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