Torklift Central Blogs

Buy now:  EcoHitch for 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI/GTI What do you do with 2015 Volkswagen Golf?  You drive it of course.  But for the true Volkswagen enthusiasts it might not be that simple.  For those who like to row through gears in the GTI variant of the car, or launch out of the hole with the low-end torque of the...

The Volkswagen Golf is completely redesigned for 2015, breathing new life into the car that defined the hatchback genre.  With an ultra-fuel efficient TDI package and the sport-tuned GTI variant, Volkswagen fans have their latest reason to be excited about the German automaker with the new Golf.  Torklift Central is adding to the fun with our hidden EcoHitch for the...

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...

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...

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. ...

Are you cool enough to rock this Subaru vanity license plate? We know certain things about Subaru enthusiasts to be true:  Their preferred engine shape is a box, AWD is their favorite acronym and if you ask them what modifications they’ve made to their car, you’ll need to clear your schedule for the rest of the day.Don’t believe us?  A...

Attending the Puyallup RV Show is a hands-on outing where you can walk through RV’s that block out the sun and get professional advice on how to boondock in real-life Hallmark card settings.  If these experiences sound like a nice way to spend your day, visit Torklift Central at the show in booth 19 & 20.  Our booth is outfitted...

The Mazda CX-9 has room for seven passengers and is infused with Mazda’s “zoom-zoom” sports car driving experience.  So what do you do when you have the large crossover packed full of your family, all their stuff and there’s not enough room for everything else you want to bring along?  Take a look at EcoHitch.  Our Mazda CX-9 trailer hitch...

Most trailers are not marvels of modern engineering, but they do require more attention to maintenance procedures than you might think to keep them safe and functional.  The simple fact that many trailers sit for extended periods of time between uses make them particularly vulnerable to breakdowns.  You should always perform a trailer safety inspection before taking it on the...

Drilling and cutting into your car should be reserved for emergencies You wouldn’t drill into the roof of your car or its frame if you didn’t have to.  We have good news:  when it comes to trailer hitches and bicycle racks you don’t have to.  Our hidden EcoHitch is a 100 percent no-drill trailer hitch.  Folks who install it are...