Trailer Tire Guide: ST vs LT, Load Range, Pressure & Speed Ratings
Everything you need to know about trailer tires: the difference between ST and LT tires, how to read load range and speed ratings, correct inflation pressure, and when to replace aging tires.
Surge Brakes vs Electric Brakes: Which Does Your Trailer Need?
Surge brakes and electric brakes work completely differently. Learn how each system works, when each is required, and which is right for your trailer — boat, RV, cargo, or utility.
Trailer Maintenance Schedule: What to Inspect, When, and Why
A complete trailer maintenance schedule covering what to inspect before every trip, every 3 months, every 6 months, and annually — including bearings, tires, brakes, wiring, and coupler checks.
Towing Equipment Maintenance: Essential Tips to Stay Safe
Essential Maintenance Tips for Your Towing Equipment For anyone involved in towing, ensuring your equipment is in top condition is paramount. Proper maintenance not only guarantees safety on the road but also extends the lifespan of your vehicles and trailers. In this guide, we’ll discuss the essential maintenance tips for your towing equipment to help […]
How to Wire Trailer Lights: A Step-by-Step Guide
Trailer wiring doesn’t have to be intimidating. This step-by-step guide covers 4-pin and 7-pin connectors, how to wire running lights, brake lights, and turn signals, and how to troubleshoot common problems.
Trailer Tire Safety: Blowout Prevention, Age Limits, and What Every Tower Needs to Know
Learn why trailer tires blow out, how to read the DOT age code, correct inflation pressure, speed and load ratings, and what to do when a blowout happens at highway speed.
Electric Trailer Brakes and Brake Controllers: What Every Tower Needs to Know
Learn how electric trailer brakes and brake controllers work, how to set gain correctly, legal requirements by trailer weight, and how to troubleshoot common brake problems.
The Pre-Trip Towing Checklist Every Driver Needs
A solid pre-trip towing checklist can prevent most roadside accidents. This 7-step guide covers hitch inspection, tire pressure, lights, weight distribution, brake controllers, mirrors, and your final walk-around before every drive.