Torklift Central Blogs

Cargo trays are one of those no-brainer products that make everything better when you go on a trip.  Buy now!  Looking for more vehicle luggage storagethat won’t suck your gas tank dry?   Here’s how cargo trays make life even more enjoyable on the road:  There’s only so much stuff you can fit on top of your car.  Regardless of what...

When Fourth of July comes around each year we have the privilege to reflect on what it means to be American.  When Torklift Central founder Jon Kay opened Torklift Central as a one bay shop in 1976, he laid the foundation for how he believed an American business should conduct itself.  Nearly 40 years later, we are grateful to be...

What do you get when you take the Honda CRV, keep everything that makes it an icon of family crossovers and shrink it down into a smaller package?  The answer is the all new 2016 Honda HR-V; a compact crossover that’s designed for folks who want as much utility as possible from their vehicle with the smallest footprint possible.  For...

Do you need trailer repair? Your trailer is a relatively simple tool compared to your tow vehicle, but it does share a number of crucial maintenance needs that are necessary for safe travel.  If you haven’t taken a good look at your trailer brakes, trailer tires or trailer axle alignment this travel season, read on.  Now is the time to...

All of the bike racks on this list mount into a trailer hitch.  The reason for this is that hitch-mounted bike racks are much more desirable for a number of reasons you can read about here. If you want the most convenient, safest and efficient method of hauling your bikes, opt for a hitch-mounted bike rack. Here are the top...

You have two main choices when setting up your motorhome dinghy tow auxiliary braking system:  progressive and proportional.  Here are the differences between the two systems and the clear choice you should make:  Progressive braking systems Progressive auxiliary braking systems are set to apply your towed vehicle’s brakes to a maximum pressure.  However, the braking pressure in the towed vehicle...

The 2016 Kia Sorento is ready to help you Get Out And Go your way.  Torklift Central now offers EcoHitch – our hidden trailer hitch for 2016 Kia Sorento.  EcoHitch isn’t like any other aftermarket trailer hitch for Kia Sorento.  Aside from being hidden, EcoHitch is a 100 percent no-drill trailer hitch.  If you’re looking for quality and innovation of...

The 2015 Mini Cooper S has everything you expect from Mini Cooper in the way of fun, personality and unfortunately, limited interior space.  If you love everything about your Mini Cooper S but wish it had more room for extra cargo, we have the perfect solution. Our 2015 Mini Cooper S trailer hitch is everything you want from a Mini...

Every EcoHitch is finished with a high-impact powder coat Every EcoHitch Torklift Central manufactures is built to last the life of your vehicle and stand up to the toughest roadway conditions you can throw at it.  EcoHitch is built above and beyond what you would normally expect from an aftermarket trailer hitch or a factory trailer hitch for that matter...

Getting ready to dinghy tow?  Before you Get Out And Go on your next big trip it’s important to take the time to make sure your towable is properly equipped for safe travel.  Doing so helps you head down the road with peace of mind and the ability to enjoy your travels without worry. Here is a checklist to perform...