Trailer Sway: Why It Happens (And How to Fix It Safely)
Sway is usually a loading problem, not a tow-rating problem. Learn the real causes, what to do if it starts, and how to prevent it with tongue weight, tires, and hitch setup.
Guides
Foundational towing guides focused on payload limits, tongue/pin weight, and how to verify your real-world numbers.
Weight Distribution Hitch Setup: What It Fixes (And What It Doesn’t)
What a weight distribution hitch actually fixes (and what it can’t). Learn the myths, a simple setup checklist, and how to verify axle balance at a scale.
Why Payload Matters More Than Tow Rating
Most setups run out of payload before tow rating. Learn why, and how to check your real limits.
Tongue Weight Explained (And Why It Destroys Payload Fast)
Tongue weight is the fastest way to exceed payload. Learn the 10–15% rule, why brochures mislead, and how to estimate real-world tongue weight safely.
How to Weigh Your Truck + Trailer at a CAT Scale (Step-by-Step)
A step-by-step CAT scale checklist: what to weigh (1–3 passes), how to read axle weights, and how to verify GVWR/GAWR/payload with real numbers.