September 2026

A practical pre-fall review of your hitch operation, mounting, clearances, and wiring before you keep towing into the cooler months. Fall towing in western Washington brings wet roads, cooler mornings, and longer drives to campgrounds that are quieter this time of year. It is also a natural moment to look over your fifth wheel setup before you keep towing into...

When either side of your truck-and-trailer combination changes, the hitch setup deserves a fresh look before the first cold-weather trip. Winter is a common time for changes. Maybe you upgraded to a newer truck, moved from a long bed to a short bed, or found the fifth wheel trailer you have been watching all year. Any of those changes can...

How to match a spreader format to your truck and your route instead of chasing the largest hopper that fits. Choosing a salt spreader looks simple until you start weighing bed space against payload against how long your route runs. The biggest hopper is not automatically the best choice, and the format that works for one truck can be wrong...

Why the right plow choice starts with the truck and the route, not the blade size or the price tag. When people shop for a snow plow, they often start with blade width and price. That is the wrong end of the decision. The plow that works all winter is the one matched to your truck and to the work...

Work through the truck, plow, electrical, and use-case questions before you schedule so your winter upfit is right the first time. A snow plow install is more than bolting a blade to the front of a truck. It is a complete vehicle and equipment system, and the details you settle before installation are what keep a truck working through an...

Gather the right truck, hitch, and wiring details ahead of time so your fifth wheel hitch installation goes smoothly. A fifth wheel hitch installation goes faster and cleaner when the shop has the right information before your truck arrives. Fitment for fifth wheel towing depends on the exact truck, bed length, cab configuration, factory prep, and hitch model, so the...

What to know about the X7422S, Sensor Safe design, receiver size, and accessory planning before you order. If you drive a Toyota Sienna and rely on the hands-free liftgate to load groceries, gear, and kids' equipment with your hands full, you probably have one big question before adding a hitch: will a trailer hitch get in the way of that...

The Airstream Basecamp was built for rugged adventure, but there's a common problem that every owner faces: where to put all your gear. Hauling bikes, generators, and bulky equipment inside your Basecamp crowds your living space, blocks walkways, and risks damaging your iconic Airstream interior. The solution is a rear hitch designed specifically for your adventure lifestyle. Why Universal Hitches...

How fleet managers can plan hitches, wiring, brake controllers, and custom fabrication as one system before scheduling. Planning a full fleet towing setup? Schedule a fleet consultation at Torklift Central in Kent, WA, or call 253-854-1832. Explore the fleet upfitting page and bring your vehicle details, counts, trailer and wiring info, and timeline. Fleet towing equipment works best when it...

What to sort out early so your slide-in camper rides under control, not scrambling for load support the week before you leave. The worst time to shop for load support is the week before a truck camper trip. Once the camper is loaded, the rear end sits low, the truck feels top-heavy, and every driveway and gas station approach becomes...