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Towing and Hauling Tips & Products for 4WD Trucks and SUVs

Helpful towing & hauling tips, including information about how to tow your 4WD vehicle with four wheels down. Plus, useful towing-related products for 4x4 trucks and 4WD sport utility vehicles.
U-Haul Dangers: Trailer Sway
This series, which appeared in the LA Times, features exclusive interviews with company executives and victims and their families as well as videos, photo galleries, interactive graphics chronicling "the trip from hell," animation of "trailer sway" and message boards for readers and users to weigh in.
Checklist: Before You Tow A Trailer
Before you hit the road, here are some things you need to check, and double-check first!
How To Tow With 4 Wheels Down
Most auto manufacturers will not give you a straight answer about towing their vehicles because they have not done any testing. Here's how to determine whether or not your vehicle can be towed 4 wheels down, how to safely tow your 4WD vehicle behind a coach, and how to find the right tow bar.
All About Towing
Everything you need to know about the basics of towing! From trying to determine which vehicle should tow your load; to understanding the towing terminology, including classes, weights, ratings and load capacities; how to choose the right hitch; and last-minute checklists and things you need to do before you start your trip.
Brake Buddy
This braking device adds safety to large tows. It works with compressed air.
Braking Basics
Make sure you can stop before you start.
Guard Dog & Trailer Dog
Some great tie-down devices & hitch locks to keep your ATV safe and secure.
Hauling Your 4x4
Learn about the three reasons that a veteran 4-wheeler will typically consider the purchase of a vehicle hauler.
Help Springs
Their steel leaf helper springs are ideal for helping manage your load more efficiently. Their air assist suspension is a system that uses compressed air to act as a helper spring.
Kimpex
For the ATV enthusiast, here are lots of trailers, hitches, locks, and other recovery equipment.
Protect-a-Tow
A unique towing protection device that will protect your towed vehicle and Motorhome from flying debris, stones, mud, etc. It hooks up in less than a minute between your towed vehicle and motorhome. It will also protect your hitch, wiring harness and safety cables.
Tire Load Capacities & Speed Ratings
In addition to basic towing tips found at the start of this article, you'll find some helpful charts for tire load capacities and speed ratings. Check this against the ratings on your own tires to see if you're up for the task of towing.
Tow Vehicles Reviewed
Here's what truck and SUV owners have towed with their vehicles, and tips you should consider before towing something with the same vehicle. All makes and models of trucks and SUVs are covered here!
Towing World
Their product line includes Blue Ox, Duncan and Roadmaster (used) tow bars and baseplates, braking systems, Kartote car dollies, and Reese hitches, to name just a few. You'll also find a lot of general towing info at their site.
Trailer Tire Specs
Tires for your trailer are different than tires for your vehicle. Here's what you need to know about trailer tires.
Trailer Winching Tips
Tips on selecting the proper winch for your load and getting the load on your trailer safely. Learn how to choose the right winch, install it properly, consider a pulley block, wire it right, know your rolling weight, and accessorize for safety. Plus, some helpful charts.
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