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You have questions, we have answersTorklift Central completely outfits motorhomes and towed vehicles for dinghy towing.  Since we opened our doors in 1976 we’ve heard just about every question in the book from our customers about how to dinghy tow safely.Here are five of the most commonly asked dinghy towing questions we receive and the answers you need to know:1...

Don't get towed this summerNothing ruins a camping or cross country trip more than having to get towed to a repair shop after hanging out on the side of the road for a few hours. So, before you’re head out on the road this summer, make sure you are traveling safely and get your axle and chassis beefed up or...

Example of a sub frame beef upApproximately 75% of Americans overload their trailer hitch and stress the frame of their motorhome while towing. Most motorhomes are built on an elongated truck frame, extending the frame of the coach by butt-welding and extra length of chassis. After the construction of the coach, the frame is strong enough to carry the motorhome...

Brakes are incredibly important, Photo Credit: thehulltruth.comFor those who have been towing for a while, you know that when it comes to towing a trailer with your car, SUV, or truck your stopping distance can become much longer. If your brakes aren’t up to the task, your brakes can overheat and you can start swerving from side to side putting...

Root Beer rim powder coatHave you ever driven by a remarkable car with the most beautiful copper rims that you have ever seen? Or have you envied those hot rods with the colorful powder coated engines? Although it may sound like a stretch, you too can have parts of your car custom powder coated and it would be one of...

Brand new, shiny tranny coolerIt’s been unusually hot this summer and before you go on a camping trip to the lake to beat the heat, it would be good to consider making sure that your transmission is ready for the summer heat. If you are planning on towing and hauling for every summer for years to come, then it would...

If you’re serious about off-roading or just don’t like having to spend hours digging your truck out of a jam, a truck winch is essential equipment.  It’s a common misconception that today’s winches resemble the ones from years past that require a massive bumper and mounting kit to safely attach to your vehicle. In reality today’s winches have come a...

HID vehicle lights are fast becoming the obvious choice over the tungsten-halogen bulbs that have been the norm in years past.  HID lights are drastically brighter, more efficient and long lasting than incandescent lamps.  When you’re ready to light up the roadways with a vehicle lighting system that will make your old vehicle lights look just plain dim, take a...

Torklift Central performs trailer coupler repairIt’s easy to take for granted how crucial a properly functioning trailer coupler is to safe towing.  Necessary trailer coupler repair is noticed too often after an accident has occurred.  Don’t let this happen to you.Torklift Central’s coupler repair and replacement service takes your rusty, old, unsafe coupler and makes it good as new or...

If you use your trailer on a regular basis, or even if you don’t, certain parts of it will eventually break, wear down and need to be repaired or placed.  Here are three things you can expect to go wrong with your trailer and how Torklift Central can correct them:Visit our trailer center today! Wheel bearings Avoid trailer wheel bearing failureYour trailer...