Torklift Central Blogs

If your trailer breaks down on you the cause is most likely trailer wheel bearing failure – the most common cause of trailer breakdown and trailer accidents.  To avoid being stranded on the side of the road or being involved in a serious collision, knowing when you’re in need of a trailer bearing repack is the first step to staying...

2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen EcoHitch If you own the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen you just might be interested in hauling some extra cargo around.  If that sounds like you, take at look at this: 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen EcoHitch What you’ll find on the other end of that link is our hidden trailer hitch for 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen.  If...

Buying a roof-mounted bicycle rack is a misguided endeavor many people make when deciding how to haul their bicycles around. It’s not their fault – most of them have never had the chance to see the benefits of a hitch-mounted bicycle rack, and more importantly, the misfortune that commonly befalls owners of roof-mounted bicycle racks. Here is what will most...

If you’re going to be the hippest bicyclist on the trail this travel season there are a number of cyclist slang terms that are important to know and weave into your conversations.  As trailer hitch hipsters ourselves, we’ve taken the liberty to compare bicyclist lingo with trailer hitch lingo for your reference and entertainment. These are five bicyclist and EcoHitch...

Dinghy towing safely starts with research There’s more to dinghy towing than simply attaching your towable to your motorhome and heading down the road. Making sure your motorhome and towable are setup for safe dinghy towing requires taking a number of safety precautions beforehand. Here is how to dinghy tow safely in 5 easy steps: 1. Make sure your towable...

If you've ever seen an EcoHitch installation video from Torklift Central, you know that our engineers strive to make our trailer hitch installation as simple and non-obtrusive as possible.  Our hidden Volkswagen Tiguan trailer hitch takes the simplicity to a whole new level. Developing an aftermarket trailer hitch for the Tiguan gave us the opportunity to think outside the box...

EcoHitch for 2015 Subaru Outback Travel season and bicycling season go hand in hand. If you’re ready to Get Out And Go biking your way, but are still in search for the perfect trailer hitch for bikes, Torklift Central has what you’re looking for. EcoHitch goes above and beyond what you can expect from other trailer hitch’s at a price...

The Volkswagen Tiguan just got an invisible upgrade to help it Get Out And Go your way.  Torklift Central is happy to announce that we now have an EcoHitch Invisi for the Tiguan.  The Invisi designation means that our hidden trailer hitch for the VW is completely invisible when not in use. Featuring a removable receiver adapter, EcoHitch is an...

Ford C-Max with EcoHitch and bike rack installed Taking the kids on a bike trip should be as fun and hassle-free as possible. Wherever you like to ride, your bike rack should make the day easier for the whole family. That’s why a hitch-mounted bike rack is the obvious choice to help you Get Out And Go biking your way...

You’re in for a treat. This video shows our technicians at Torklift Central installing EcoHitch for 2015 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. Footage of this trailer hitch installation captures how our hidden trailer hitch is designed to install on your Volkswagen in as non-obtrusive and efficient a style as possible. By bolting directly into preexisting holes in the Jetta’s frame, our Volkswagen...