Torklift Central Blogs

Whenever an Airstream trailer graces our shop at Torklift Central for any type of trailer service or trailer repair, it feels like a rolling piece of Americana is in our midst.  Originally conceived as a tent on a Ford Model T chassis in the 1920’s, Airstream founder Wally Byam’s dream to build a travel trailer that would move like a stream of air would soon gain popularity beyond his wildest expectations. Byam’s rolling legacy is owed in large part to an impressive range of celebrity Airstream owners over the last 83 years.  From U.S. presidents to movie stars and musicians, it’s no wonder Airstream is still being used to explore the open road today. Just take a look. Continue reading →

Torklift Central manufactures a wide-array of EcoHitches for Subaru.  But of all the hidden Subie trailer hitches we offer for Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester and XV Crosstrek, we’ve never seen a bigger buzz around a potential Subaru EcoHitch than for the 2015 WRX.  We’re happy to announce today the wait will soon be over. We’ve begun development of a completely...

Setting up a campsite isn’t hard to do right, but it is easy to do wrong.  The smallest details can make the difference between enjoying the great outdoors without a care in the world and scrambling for a non-existent flashlight while a gang of raccoons ransacks your unsecured garbage.  This article from Fuse Joplin, Tips On Preparing And Setting Up...

It’s not General Motors’ personnel that will be working to transform the Chevrolet Camaro into an Eco-Vehicle over the next four years, but college students.  As part of the U.S. Energy Department’s EcoCAR 3 Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition, GM will give a Camaro to sixteen North American universities.  From 2014-2018 students will be challenged to convert the iconic performance nameplate...

You don’t have to be an expert RV technician to understand proper travel trailer, fifth wheel, truck camper, and dingy hauling.  Nonetheless, too many people hit the road during travel season with improperly equipped rigs.  Torklift Central is here to help.  We’ll be on hand May 1-4 at the Puyallup RV Show.  Our Vice President of Operations, Matt Lynch will...

The news broke early this month that our friend Gary Bunzer, AKA The RV Doctor landed a recording contract with Amerigo RV Club.  The Doc won’t be using his sultry stage voice for singing, but rather in the production of 12 informational videos that will be seen exclusively by Amerigo Members.  RV enthusiasts:  Be excited. Be very excited. “Making this...

Do you smell that?  It’s the sweet aroma of campfires burning into the wee hours of the morning, a warm summer’s breeze blowing through your hair, and a fresh-caught fish wafting through your entire campsite on a propane grill.  These are the experiences that are enjoyed during travel season, which just happens to be right around the corner.  Before you...

The Kent Chamber of Commerce President’s Gala is held each year to honor and promote the accomplishments of our local business community.  Being nominated for the chamber’s Company Citizenship Award is an achievement unto itself.  Winning for our grassroots charity that helps local businesses raise food and money for underprivileged families feels even better. We were honored with the Kent...

If it’s worth stealing it’s worth locking up.  Unfortunately for nearly a dozen folks in York County Pennsylvania, their RV and marine batteries were left to the mercy of opportunistic thieves.  By cutting the battery cables, the criminals were able to make off with batteries valued from $100-$200 without much trouble.  Fortunately, thefts of this nature can be easily avoided...

For months now it’s been the same old story.  Folks living in the European Union and around the world visit our online store to purchase an EcoHitch for their Eco-Friendly vehicle.  They place the hidden hitch carefully into their Internet basket, proceed to checkout, and promptly smash their keyboard with a credit card when they realize the cost of overseas...