Whether you’re on the road with just a suitcase or having to haul around all your furniture, it always pays off in spades to have some security measures put into place. The phrase “better safe than sorry” rings true when deciding to protect your belongings you’re taking out on the road. Just as you wouldn’t head off on a road trip without your seatbelt buckled, it’s important to secure and safeguard everything inside any trailers you may be towing. When you’re away from your car and the world, two unfortunate scenarios may rear their ugly heads: either someone’s trying to…
Author: Keith Hoover
Keith Hoover
Hoover is a mechanic and he loves writing on topics related to trailer hitches. He has been in the business for many years and he has seen it all when it comes to hitches. He has seen them break, he has seen them bend, and he has even seen them completely fall off of trailers. That's why he knows the importance of having a good quality hitch. He also knows that not all hitches are created equal. Some are better than others and some are just plain junk. That's why Hoover only recommends the best hitches to his customers. He wants them to be safe on the road and he wants their trailers to be safe as well. So if you're ever in need of a good hitch, make sure you give Hoover a call. He'll hook you up with the best one for your needs.
If you like going off the beaten path, then being stuck in one is no fun. Whether it’s rain or mud that got ya’, having a tow hook handy can getcha’ outta sticky situations – even if your car isn’t broken down! For off-roaders and those taking a detour on a rough or icy road, when Mother Nature is against you, having a tow hook attached to your vehicle can provide aid in dire times. When your car is stuck in the mud or unable to move after a breakdown, it might be wise to use the tow hook and…
The right recovery straps and how to use them can make the difference if you can pull your vehicle out safely or if you have to wait on a tow truck. A high quality strap without hooks attached to it is the strap you want to use for getting a vehicle unstuck. Now look below, this is NOT a recovery strap: This is called a “tow” strap. The main reason not to use this for recovery is simple. If the recovery strap or your recovery hardware breaks, it’s not safe to have a metal hook flying off at speeds in excess of…
If you take your Jeep off road at all, even for moderate camping, a front recovery point is a must. Unless your Jeep came stock with Mopar tow hooks, you don’t have anything up front that is a safe place to be pulled from. After researching tow hooks and a front hitch, I decided to get a DrawTite Class III front receiver. I received my front hitch only a few days after I ordered and I was eager to install it. Before installing my hitch I crawled underneath my Jeep to see exactly how it mounts. The hitch uses four…
No matter the skill, every off road enthusiast will need to use Jeep tow hooks or another recovery method to get unstuck from time to time. Although, it does take experience to know which hardware to use to get unstuck. I’ve seen so many people attach a recovery strap or winch directly to the Jeep’s underbody. This is asking for bad news! The frame of a Jeep Cherokee is a uni-body, and attaching a recovery strap or winch line to it is just asking for trouble. After a hard pull you could be left with a bent frame, which is…
So, you want to explore the outside world but that does not mean that you are willing to trade your creature comforts for a life of totally surviving off the land, right? Well, you don’t have to. Exploring outdoors does not necessarily equate to roughing it. Even the most ardent wilderness enthusiast would not mind having access to his porcelain throne in the midst of the wilderness. Everybody could use a break once in a while to explore the vast wilderness. That’s where a travel trailer comes in – Travel trailers are great because they enable you to have your…
The ability to haul a towed vehicle behind your motorhome is a real blessing. Old friends of ours who recently starting motorhoming with their first-Class A rig are bemoaning the fact that it isn’t like the old days when they could park their little Class C rig anywhere. Without a toad, they’re at the mercy of parking where their rig will fit–definitely a drawback, as she is a “Stop! Pull over at that little stand there!” kind of traveler. But toad cars have their own set of drawbacks. One major problem is trying to back up the rig with the…
Presumably you are here because you have decided that a tow-able RV makes sense for your travel style and budget. Leaving aside pop-up campers, which aren’t really in the same class, your choices are travel trailer (TT) and fifth wheel trailer (5er). As with other decisions in the RV spectrum, there is no single right answer. Both have their strong points and drawbacks. Think about your needs in relation to these pros and cons and the choice will be easier. And if you haven’t already done so, it’s a good idea to visit one or two dealers and tour a few coaches…
More often than not, long trips come with unexpected surprises . No matter how well-prepared you are, things can go very wrong in such trips. So, it makes sense to keep yourself prepared for the worst. Towing is no exception. No matter how many times you have checked those nuts and other equipment, a long trip can always throw you a curve ball. This is the reason why having a safety cable is a must (like carrying around that spare tire or an umbrella) when you are planning to tow a vehicle. It is best to have an ace up…
No matter how big or small your load, if you need it towed, then don’t skimp when it comes to the right gear. Make sure all your pieces fit together: don’t get stuck pulling up short when there’s work to be done! You’ll need a powerful pickup truck and a robust trailer – plus a sturdy hitch for good measure. That way you can feel confident about moving anything from prehistoric mammoths to extra-large RVs! In case, you are planning to tow light loads, you can simply put your trust on Class I or II hitch. For heavier loads like…