TOWING TIPS & STORIES

Use this 12-step trailer hookup checklist to verify your hitch ball and coupler, secure safety chains, connect breakaway equipment, test lights and brakes, and prepare to tow.

Choosing a ball mount for a 2027 Ford Maverick with the available 4K Tow Package? Follow a practical checklist for receiver size, hitch-ball compatibility, drop or rise, and...

Hearing a clunk or rattle from your trailer hitch? Review seven possible causes, including receiver movement, hitch pins, coupler fit, and worn parts. Learn what to inspect, when...

Understand trailer tongue weight (TW), how it differs from gross trailer weight (GTW), and how to estimate and measure it. Explore common weight ranges, loading and trailer-sway considerations,...

Learn how to measure trailer hitch drop or rise using your truck's receiver height and your trailer's coupler height. See real measurement examples, common setup mistakes, and when...

An adjustable trailer hitch can make sense if you tow different trailers or need to change ball height. Compare fixed and adjustable ball mounts, measure the drop or...