Torklift Central Blogs

There is no shortage of utility trailers on the market.  Deciding which one will help you Get Out And Go your way doesn’t have to be confusing.  Torklift Central makes it easy by only carrying Eagle trailers – the highest quality trailer on the market and made in the USA.  The six Eagle utility trailers we carry at our facility...

Ever seen a trailer setup such as this and wondered how it happened?Just because the weight of your fully loaded trailer is within your vehicle manufacturer’s tow weight ratings doesn’t mean you are safe to head down the road.  Measuring your trailer tongue weight is the only way to ensure the load is properly distributed between the connection point of...

 Who wins in a  fight?  Volkswagen Thing or Jetta Sportwagen with EcoHitch? Originally designed for military use, the Volkswagen Thing is VW’s answer to the Jeep.  Today the Thing is one of the most recognizable vehicles ever made and a true darling amongst Volkswagen collectors.  Despite what you may think of its polarizing styling, it’s an attention getter if there ever...

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. See...