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One of the best ways to travel across the country is in a motorhome. You get the convenience of a home with nice interior, a bathroom and the ability to stop and stay wherever you want. The only downside is that, if you want to leave the campground, you have to drive the motorhome everywhere, right? Wrong!   With the...

Don't deal with step stools any longer! In previous articles, we’ve gone over how important it is to choose the right tie downs and turnbuckles for your truck camper in order to have an enjoyable experience. But, did you know that there’s something else that can also affect your camping trip especially when it comes to the entire trip...

Established in 1976 by Jon Kay, Torklift Central has always been a hitch shop. Starting with one bay and one welder, we take pride in the fact that we are known as “the hitch people.” Not only do we make our own line of hitches (the EcoHitch), but we specialize in making custom fabricated hitches at our shop. Recently, we...

Installing the transmission cooler The short answer is most likely yes. Overheating creates the majority of problems when it comes to a vehicle’s transmission. What factors contribute to an overheating transmission? It includes but is not limited to: lots of heavy towing, stop and go traffic, hot climates and a vehicle’s type/size are just a few. The radiator helps the transmission but it...

This 5th wheel hitch looks great even in the rain! Whether you are a newbie and wanting to get into the 5th wheel lifestyle or are a seasoned towing veteran – it’s always good to go back to the basics! As you may or may not know, fifth wheel trailers can get up to 45-feet long and can weigh...

Right now is the ideal time to start getting your gear ready for adventures, by replacing or upgrading any parts or accessories and learning about the latest RVing tips before heading out on the road. One of the best places to brush up on RVing 101 is at an RV Exhibition. The Puyallup RV Show held at the beginning of...

At Torklift Central we only recommend the best, and when it comes to 5th wheel hitches, there’s nothing better than the PullRite series of hitches! Their new Industry Standard Rail (ISR) Super 5th replaced those clunky, generic fifth wheel hitches on the road today. As an innovation leader in the hitch industry, PullRite has made it easier and cheaper to switch...

Changing the wheel bearings and re-greasing them While it’s understandable that finding time to get a trailer bearing repack done can be tough, we cannot stress how important it is – especially to make sure that you are not broken down on the side of the road somewhere waiting for a tow. At Torklift Central we suggest bringing in...

We know that sometimes it can be hard to remember to bring in your trailers for a trailer bearing repack but we cannot stress enough how important it is. At Torklift Central we suggest bringing in your trailers at least once a year for a trailer safety inspection and bearing repack. Trailer manufacturers recommend this as well. Bearing failure is...

Torklift FastGuns and tie down system are the best combo for your truck camper Can you imagine it: a quiet spot in the woods or at a campground, sitting at a campfire at night enjoying the stars and then being able to sleep on a bed in your truck camper at night. No sleeping on the hard ground getting...