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  1. Getting your car ready for dinghy towing

    Getting ready to dinghy tow?  Before you Get Out And Go on your next big trip it’s important to take the time to make sure your towable is properly equipped for safe travel.  Doing so helps you head down the road with peace of mind and the ability to enjoy your travels without worry.  Here is a checklist to perform...
  2. How to prevent trailer wheel bearing failure

    If your trailer breaks down on you the cause is most likely trailer wheel bearing failure – the most common cause of trailer breakdown and trailer accidents.  To avoid being stranded on the side of the road or being involved in a serious collision, knowing when you’re in need of a trailer bearing repack is the first step to staying...
  3. This is why you shouldn’t choose a roof-mounted bicycle rack

    Buying a roof-mounted bicycle rack is a misguided endeavor many people make when deciding how to haul their bicycles around. It’s not their fault – most of them have never had the chance to see the benefits of a hitch-mounted bicycle rack, and more importantly, the misfortune that commonly befalls owners of roof-mounted bicycle racks.Here is what will most likely...
  4. How to Dinghy tow safely in 5 steps

    Dinghy towing safely starts with researchThere’s more to dinghy towing than simply attaching your towable to your motorhome and heading down the road. Making sure your motorhome and towable are setup for safe dinghy towing requires taking a number of safety precautions beforehand.Here is how to dinghy tow safely in 5 easy steps:1. Make sure your towable is able to...
  5. How to choose a kid-friendly hitch-mounted bike rack

    Ford C-Max with EcoHitch and bike rack installedTaking the kids on a bike trip should be as fun and hassle-free as possible. Wherever you like to ride, your bike rack should make the day easier for the whole family.That’s why a hitch-mounted bike rack is the obvious choice to help you Get Out And Go biking your way. Here are...
  6. Dinghy towing products and services you can’t live without

    Dinghy towing or ‘flat towing’ puts you in the driver’s seat of one the biggest rigs on the road. Setting up a motorhome to dinghy tow safely is a huge responsibility to do the right way. Torklift Central is here to make sure you understand every step necessary to dinghy tow like a pro with peace of mind.Here is what...
  7. How to install a truck camper the right way

    There are a number of truck camper products on the market that promise to offer the best method of installing a camper on a truck.  When the rubber meets the road, there is a right way and a wrong way to outfit your truck to haul a camper.   Visit Torklift Central’s truck camper center today. Here are a few of...
  8. The GlowStep difference

    Torklift International’s GlowStep is designed to serve as the ultimate step system for your truck camper and travel trailer.  If your RV’s current step gives you cause for concern by flexing, bouncing or feeling just plain unstable, take a look at the GlowStep difference. Here is what makes GlowStep unique:GlowStep is the ultimate RV scissor step Torklift’s engineers designed the...
  9. How to tow behind a truck camper

    SuperHitch and SuperTruss in actionIf you have a truck camper and a great truck to haul it, but still want tow with the setup, you need a trailer hitch and trailer hitch receiver extension that is specially designed for the job.  The reason for this is that many truck campers are built with a rear overhang that makes your truck’s...
  10. Tranny cooling systems

    Transmission coolers keep your transmission operating at the ideal temperatureIf you wait to see if you need a transmission cooler until you’re hauling a significant load you are gambling with the life of your vehicle as well as your own.  For about $250, transmission coolers prevent a burned up transmission that can cost $3,500-$6,500 to replace and avoid roadway accidents. ...