A practical pre-fall review of your hitch operation, mounting, clearances, and wiring before you keep towing into the cooler months. Fall towing in western Washington brings wet roads, cooler mornings, and longer drives to campgrounds that are quieter this time of year. It is also a natural moment to look over your fifth wheel setup before you keep towing into...
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Changing Trucks or Trailers Before Winter? Recheck Your Fifth Wheel Hitch Setup Before You Tow
When either side of your truck-and-trailer combination changes, the hitch setup deserves a fresh look before the first cold-weather trip. Winter is a common time for changes. Maybe you upgraded to a newer truck, moved from a long bed to a short bed, or found the fifth wheel trailer you have been watching all year. Any of those changes can... -
Fifth Wheel Hitch Installation Near Kent, WA: What to Confirm Before Scheduling
Gather the right truck, hitch, and wiring details ahead of time so your fifth wheel hitch installation goes smoothly. A fifth wheel hitch installation goes faster and cleaner when the shop has the right information before your truck arrives. Fitment for fifth wheel towing depends on the exact truck, bed length, cab configuration, factory prep, and hitch model, so the... -
5th Wheel Trailer Suspension: What You Need to Know
Make sure your trailer suspension is working properly for easier towing. Your 5th wheel: the home away from home that gives you the luxuries of a house, while being in the great outdoors. But, in order to make sure you have a great time on your camping adventure, everything needs to be properly functioning and well-maintained – especially your... -
How to tow a 5th wheel trailer
Towing a 5th wheel doesn't have to be stressful! For those who have been in the camping world for a while, you know towing a 5th wheel is a bit different from your average trailers that are towed by a receiver hitch. The fifth wheel attaches further up into the body of the towing vehicle with the hitch installed... -
The Basics of Hitching
Towing can be fun and easy! Towing a fifth wheel or trailer can be a trial and seemingly minor details such as adding just a couple hundred pounds can make a huge difference in vehicle and trailer stability. Although many of you already know a lot of information about weight distribution systems, the different types of hitches available and more... -
Come see our interactive displays at the Puyallup RV Show
Attending the Puyallup RV Show is a hands-on outing where you can walk through RV’s that block out the sun and get professional advice on how to boondock in real-life Hallmark card settings. If these experiences sound like a nice way to spend your day, visit Torklift Central at the show in booth 19 & 20. Our booth is outfitted... -
Outfit your travel rig with Torklift Central at the Puyallup RV Show
Torklift Central attends the Puyallup RV Show each year to meet in person with folks getting ready for their next big trip. Our mission is to keep you safe and comfortable behind the wheel when you go RV’ing or do any sort of hauling. Check out details of our free seminars we are conducting at the show below. The Puyallup...