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How Emergency Brakes Work


What is typically the "weakest link" in a tow vehicle?


What's the difference between dead weight and towed weight?


How can a 5,000-pound truck tow 10,000 pounds?

The laws of physics explain how easily a truck can successfully tow a load twice its size. All you need to do is provide the force needed to overcome your vehicle's state of rest.



Why is there air in my brake lines?


Is it possible to increase the towing capacity of a truck?

When the Eagles sang "Take It to the Limit," they weren't referring to your car's towing capacity. There's a rating that defines how much weight your car can handle. Heed this magic number, and you'll be taking it easy on the highway.

Why is my car leaking brake fluid?


What happens to a truck if it tows more than its capacity?

You must make sure that your cargo is light enough to tow it safely. You risk transmission damage and traffic accidents when you exceed your vehicle's towing capacity.

How Car Towing Safety Works


How to Change Brake Pads


How Brake Light Wiring Works


How Brake Calipers Work


5 10,000-Pound Items That Get Towed on a Regular Basis

Heavy-duty items that get towed along roads in your community are limited to huge trucks, right? If you're not aware of your vehicle's towing capacity or of how heavy your innocuous load is, you might heaving a load better left to a semi.

How Backing Plates Work


How Brake Pads Work


How Brake Rotors Work


How Brake Shims Work


How Brake Upgrades Work


Advantages and Disadvantages of RV Towing


How Trailer Maintenance Works


10 Towing Tips


How Ball Mounts Work

Choosing the proper ball mount is similar to choosing other towing accessories -- safety is the primary concern. But what are the different types of ball mounts available and what are the advantages of each?

How Rigid A-frame Tow Bars Work

You're finally heading out on that long-awaited vacation. You've got your RV and your car packed up. All you need is your rigid A-frame tow bar to connect the two, and you're ready to go.

What are my car towing options?








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