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If you want a gooseneck hitch and a 5th wheel hitch – check out B&W Hitches!
Tow using a gooseneck and a 5th wheel hitch! The ever-present conundrum… you own both a horse trailer and a 5th wheel trailer, but only one truck to tow them with. That means you need to get a gooseneck hitch for your horse trailer, or a 5th wheel hitch for towing your trailer. Right? Many people think they must... -
Are you flat towing this winter? Protect your towed vehicle from road salt and debris!
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 – especially during the winter when it gets too cold up north and you can drive south to enjoy the warmth. The only downside... -
Do you have a dump truck with an old, rusty hitch? Upgrade today!
If you have a nice dump truck-you don't want it to look like a dump with a rusty hitch! When it comes to hauling and towing, you want to make sure you have the safest and most reliable hitch available – not a rust bucket that might cause damage to your truck or other people. This is especially true... -
Driving south for the winter? Bring a towed vehicle behind your motorhome!
Now that the winter chill is starting to set in the north, are you going to head south for the winter in your motorhome? If so, you may need an extra vehicle to navigate smaller streets or use as an extra car for quick runs to the grocery store or on family outings instead of packing up your entire motorhome... -
We have you covered when it comes to custom hitches and fabrication!
Established in 1976 by Jon Kay, Torklift Central has always been, at our core, a hitch shop. Starting with one bay and one welder, we are known as “the hitch people.” Not only do we make our own line of hitches (the EcoHitch and SuperHitch), but we specialize in making custom fabricated hitches at our shop. We had a customer... -
7th Annual Turkey Challenge Raises Over $28,000 for the Kent Food Bank
Torklift Central Owner Jack Kay helped with dropping off the food donations Oct. 12 to Nov. 15 marked our annual holiday food drive, the Annual Kent Turkey Challenge which was celebrating seven years of supporting the Kent Food Bank. Now that the challenge has officially concluded, we wanted to say thank you to all the businesses and people who... -
Trailer brake maintenance – what should you look for?
When was the last time you had your trailer brakes checked? Whether it’s to haul wood or items to the dump, a trailer is the perfect tool to help... -
Protect your truck camper and RV this winter!
As camping season is coming to a close and you are thinking of going south for the winter or storing your RV, do you have proper long-term RV security and storage options for the winter? We believe it’s better to be prepared than to deal with hundreds of dollars in repairs and replacement when spring comes around. Also, at 10... -
Horse trailer maintenance and repair – what do you need to know?
Maintain your horse trailer to ensure a safe trip! When you’re pulling a tag-along horse trailer behind your truck, you’re likely to be towing more weight than anyone else on the road, apart from semi-truck drivers. Poor truck and trailer maintenance can result in catastrophic accidents or breakdowns, and in more extreme cases, can cause a trailer to become... -
Truck Camper Unstable During Storage? We’ve got you covered!
You can also prevent camper theft by locking the FastGun Wobble Stopper! There’s nothing worse than a shaky truck camper. You end up spending your whole camping trip either terrified that it’s going to fall over, or you have to come up with interesting ways to make sure it doesn’t tip over in storage… say good-bye to worry while...