Torklift Central Blogs

EcoHitch for 2010+ Volkswagen Jetta SportwagenThe Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen is designed to help you Get Out And Go with the capability of a wagon and the fuel economy of a commuter car.  Volkswagen’s family hauler is even more impressive when equipped with EcoHitch.  The hidden trailer hitch is the perfect accessory to help your VW take even more cargo and...

Too often necessary trailer brake inspection is ignored until it causes an accident or a roadside breakdown.  If your trailer’s brakes are not doing their part to slow the weight of your load the results can be deadly.  Increased stopping distance, jackknifing and instability when braking at any speed can all be linked back to a defective trailer brake system. ...

Discover what your trailer needs before you hit the road and potentially break down Torklift Central’s free 10-point trailer safety inspection can uncover any issues that your trailer may currently have or is likely to in the near future.  Below is our safety inspection checklist and some of the most common trailer services we recommend before you Get Out And...

 No matter what the load, there are a number of important steps to take before you get on the road with a trailer or towable.  At Torklift Central we specialize in complete tow system setups for any rig. The following are the most important things you need to know before towing: 1.  Know your vehicle’s tow weight ratings Knowing and...

When you don’t research ‘Mini Cooper trailer hitch’…Let’s face it – most people don’t buy a Mini because it’s the largest vehicle on the road, but because it’s one of the most fun to drive. A large part of the little Mini’s charm is how it manages to turn heads while still being, well; Mini.  So what do you do...

A blown wheel bearing If you’ve ever seen a trailer broken down on the side of the road odds are the bearings went bad due to lack of simple preventative maintenance.  Bearing failure is the number one cause of trailer breakdown, yet one of the easiest and most affordable to prevent. When you leave your trailer in storage or just...

The 2014 Mini Cooper is available in both hardtop and convertible form, each of which is now compatible with our hidden EcoHitch.  Available in a 1 ¼” receiver size and designed to handle a wide variety of bicycle racks and cargo trays, EcoHitch makes room for all the toys and extra luggage that wouldn’t otherwise fit in your Mini.  Purchase...

EcoHitch & bike rack for Ford C-MaxOur hidden EcoHitch trailer hitch is the perfect accessory to haul your bikes without the hassle of roof and strap-mounted bicycle racks.  As an authorized retailer of Thule and Yakima Torklift Central carriers all the industry-leading hitch-mounted racks to fit your vehicle. Here are the top seven reasons hitch-mounted racks are the best way...

EcoHitch for BMW is the culmination of extensive research and feedback taken directly from BMW owners.  You made it clear:  A trailer hitch for the BMW X-series should be hidden, engineered to complement the structural integrity of the vehicles, made in America, backed by a lifetime warranty and all for a fraction of the cost of other trailer hitches on...

 The 2009-2014 Honda Fit just scored another way to help it Get Out And Go with extra hauling capacity that won’t detract from its curb appeal.  Torklift Central is happy to introduce our EcoHitch trailer hitch for the vehicle that is completely concealed behind the bumper.  Only the hitch receiver is visible. Buy now for $249.95! Available with 1 ¼...