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Recently, we had a customer bring a Chevy truck into the shop with unfortunately some extensive rust and damage to his factory hitch. We don’t know the exact circumstances that caused this, but we always suggest having more hitch than you need just in case and never going over your hitch weight rating. That way you know that you have...

Recently in the Torklift Central shop, we had an interesting custom metal fab request from a customer. They asked if we could create a custom hitch and support bar to transport his hang glider! Not one to back down from a challenge, we happily accepted the custom fab job and created exactly what he was looking for! Below are the...

KENT Wash., — The founder of Torklift passed away at the age of 76 the night of Feb. 2, while holding the hand of his son, Jack. Jon Kay founded the family legacy company more than 40 years ago. He told his family shortly before he passed that he wanted to die courageously to be an example for his family...

2017 Torklift tie down fitments are ready to be installed on your new truck! For some of us, all year is camping season and we brave through the snow and frigid temperatures in the early part of the year to enjoy family camping time without all the crowds. Luckily, we have just what you need to take advantage of...

RVing and truck camping is the best way to Get Out and Go where you want. Whether it’s for weeks at a time or just a long weekend, there are plenty of RVs out there to pick between that are perfect for what you need. Why not learn all you can and see all the different types available to you...

The largest outdoor adventure show in Washington state, the Sportsmen’s Show has a little bit for everyone including hunting gear, clothing, camping gear, fishing gear and RV shops and accessories. If you’re planning on camping or having a special adventure in 2017, the Sportsmen’s Show is the perfect place to go to get all you need and meet face-to-face with...

New Year’s Day is a time for families and friends to come together and enjoy new beginnings, fun, football (Go Hawks!) and planning future summer camping trips. This New Year, we want to help each of our customers fulfill their New Year’s goals of improving their RVing lifestyle. Below are the sales featured this New Year’s including a sale on...

Dropping off the donations to the Kent Food Bank! Oct. 6 to Nov. 14 marked our annual holiday food drive, the Kent Turkey Challenge which was celebrating six years of supporting the Kent Food Bank. Now that the challenge is officially over, we wanted to say thank you to all of the businesses and people within the Kent community...

We hope your turkey looks as tasty as this one Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to come together and give thanks for sharing each other’s company, food and time. This Thanksgiving, we want to give each of our customers the Family Discount on Torklift products as a thank you for supporting our families. Below are the...

Don't let your trailer wiring turn into a mess like this! While towing a trailer, safety should be first and foremost. Tire pressure, trailer brakes and trailer lights are all critical to ensuring you, your family and your cargo arrive in one piece. Trailer lighting, turn signals and brake lights inform other drivers of your intentions and if the trailer hitch...