Torklift Central Blogs

You have a trailer for hauling wood or items to the dump, or a 5th wheel – but how much do you know when it comes to the trailer braking systems? What kind of brakes do you have? Trailer brakes are an essential part of your towing equipment needed to make a trip safe. Learn more about the braking system...

The camping season is coming to a close, which means it’s time to think about storing your truck camper for winter. Three things to consider when preparing your truck camper for storage are: having proper long term storage for your truck camper, a spare battery that is stored safely and regular care and upkeep of your tie downs through the...

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...

Have you been dying to add a hitch to your VW but just can’t quite bring yourself to make changes to it? We completely understand, and so does user “Stealth TDI” from the TDIClub forum – but, he has a great solution to allow you to bring extra cargo, bikes and a bike rack and much more. “I like to...

As camping season is coming to a close, what are you storing your camper on during the winter? It’s time to think about your storage options and what the best options are. Three things to consider when storing your truck camper are: do I have proper long-term storage for the camper, do I have a spare battery that is stored...

Don’t worry, Torklift Central has you covered! If you have tried to manage your own wiring job but can’t quite figure out why your right turn signal is what turns on when you test the rear left brake light, we understand your confusion and frustration. Or, another scenario is if you “inherited” someone’s old wiring issues that they tried to...

The sky is the limit when you have the EcoHitch installed on the 2018 Subaru Outback! There’s a whole lot to love when it comes to the 2018 Subaru Outback, including its sporty design. You need a Subaru Outback trailer hitch that can be hidden and that will be able to keep up with your highly-engineered Subaru. With a...

Bring everything you need by towing with your truck while hauling a camper. Photo courtesy of Pinterest When it comes to prepping for a hunting trip – sometimes it can be just as fun getting ready for it than it is being on the actual trip, especially when you get to buy new accessories and an even better hitch...

Do you feel it? That slight chill in the air that is the signal for sweater weather, hot cocoa, reading by the fire and snow? While this time of year is wonderful for many reasons, it’s also the end of camping season and time to store your 5th wheel trailer (unless you’re a snowbird flying south for the winter). In...

There's nothing you can't do when you have the EcoHitch installed on the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Love and adventure is out there, and in your 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, they’re closer than ever! With your new Subaru Crosstrek 2018 not just any Subaru trailer hitch is enough, you need a hidden hitch that will be able to keep up with...