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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... -
Need a custom SuperHitch? We have you covered!
During photo of the custom SuperHitchinstallation - before the welding magic! At Torklift Central, we can take a Torklift International Original SuperHitch, rated at 20,000 pounds towing or the SuperHitch Magnum rated at 30,000 pounds towing, and customize it so the hitch can be installed on work trucks, dump trucks and more. Now you can have the strongest hitch... -
What type of truck camper turnbuckle do I need to secure my camper?
Turnbuckles are a very important piece of equipment that connect the truck to the tie down system for your truck camper. With truck camper turnbuckles, you might be wondering what design will work best for your application. There are several different turnbuckle models to choose from. 1. The best of the best, spring-loaded turnbuckles It is important to use... -
How to select a fifth wheel hitch
Congratulations on your new fifth wheel trailer or new-to-you trailer! Now that you have purchased your trailer or are about to, do you have the hitch you need so you can tow it? The first step in determining what type of fifth wheel hitch you will need is what length of truck bed you have. Below are a couple questions... -
You don’t have to yell trick or treat to get a sweet treat this Halloween!
This pumpkin is worried about your turnbuckle situation! There’s nothing scarier than having an inferior truck camper turnbuckle or ratchet strap fail on you while you’re driving to your next destination. Now’s your chance to get rid of your spooky turnbuckles and enjoy peace of mind when out on the road for your next journey. From Oct. 28-31... -
Everything you need to know about trailer brakes!
You have a trailer for hauling wood or items to the dump, or a 5th wheel – but how much do you know when it comes to the trailer braking systems? What kind of brakes do you have? Trailer brakes are an essential part of your towing equipment needed to make a trip safe. Learn more about the braking system...