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Come Visit Us at the 2016 Kent Business Expo!
Come see us at the Expo! The Kent Business Expo held by the Kent Chamber of Commerce is coming up and we hope to see you there. The Expo is considered a great opportunity for local businesses to showcase their services, and for customers to enjoy talking to representatives from each business. Just like years in the past, Torklift... -
Prepare for Camping Season by “Pre-Loading” Your Suspension
Camping season and roasting marshmallows on the campfire is in full swing! Camping season is in full swing for the summer and whether you’re planning on several upcoming trips or getting ready to go on your last trip of the season, take comfort in knowing the drive will be a safe one. Instead of having to deal with uncomfortable... -
We Attended the National Drive Electric Event in Issaquah!
We saw a BMW i3 EcoHitch at the show! This year’s National Drive Electric event held in Issaquah, Wash., was at Triple XXX Root Beer Drive-In. Arguably the best place for a burger and root beer in the state (if not the country), Torklift Central celebrated National Drive Electric Week with other electric vehicle owners, enthusiasts and potential future... -
The 6th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge is coming!
2016 logo for the Annual Turkey Challenge During the holiday season most of us sit down to share a warm meal with family and friends while hundreds of families in our community have to stand in a line outside two days prior to Thanksgiving in hopes of receiving food from the Kent Food Bank. If supplies run out, they... -
Where’s the 2015 Subaru WRX EcoHitch?
Getting ready to install the Subaru WRX EcoHitch For many people, installing the EcoHitch is a straightforward process. In simplified terms: you remove the bumper, jack it up, bolt in the EcoHitch and then lower the jack or reattach the bumper. But why not turn the installation into a game? We played hide-and-seek with forum user johnnyhle’s 2015 Subaru... -
Celebrate Electric Cars This September!
The Tesla Model S trailer hitch It’s that time of year again! No, we’re not talking about Christmas... we’re talking about the time of year for National Drive Electric Week. This event was originally started to heighten the awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in electric vehicles and the benefits of owning an eco-friendly car. Starting in 2011, as... -
Winter Is Coming!
It's about to get chilly again! Although we may not have winter for 365 consecutive days, it still can be long and rough for your campers and RVs without the proper protection and planning. Winterizing a truck camper or winterizing a trailer will ensure you maintain the integrity and condition of your RV over the harsh months. When we... -
Lock, Store and Run Your Generator Simultaneously!
The Lock and Load generator tray Considered one of the busiest camping weekends of the year, Labor Day is a great way for all of us to celebrate the American worker and also spend time with our families in the great outdoors. We have just what you need to make your camping weekend extra secure, but don’t just take... -
The Best Way to Mount Your Motorcycle On a Motorhome
Installing the Hydralift motorcycle carrier If you’re an avid motorcyclist and a passionate motorhome owner, you may be wondering how those two can go hand in hand. Many people think that since you own a motorhome you can’t bring a motorcycle because there’s no way to store it in the coach or you have to purchase a trailer for... -
Our 40th Anniversary Raffle Winners!
At Torklift Central we’re celebrating our 40th Anniversary of business in 2016 and we are so very excited to have our customers support and participation! For the entire month of June, we celebrated Torklift Central’s 40th Anniversary with raffle prizes, free gifts and goodies available at the store for all of our customers. Throughout the entire month, customers had a...