Ask some motorheads, and they'll tell you that towing is just hitching the trailer and checking if the lights work. Well, real towers know there is something else just as important, which many people ...

Having the right tools for the job is essential, no matter what you're doing. In some cases, not having them is merely a nuisance. It may slow you down or even ruin the fun. However, in others, using ...

A snatch strap is one of the most useful tools in an off-roader's arsenal. It's much lighter and cheaper than a winch, but can be just as effective when pulling somebody out of a bog. Unfortunately, ...

No, the tow-ball capacity is determined by the manufacturer and is not affected by what rear suspension you have in the vehicle. Theoretically, upgrading the rear springs would mean the car would sag ...

Towing a trailer for the first time is intimidating. Anyone who tries to tell you differently has forgotten his first hours towing a trailer when his heart seemed to stay in the throat and sweaty ...

Towing is one of the primary reasons for owning a pickup, which is why a receiver hitch can be found on almost every fullsize pickup. But there are times when towing needs exceed the weight-carrying ...

LANSING, MI - If a towing ball on your vehicle - or a bike rack or a trailer hitch or anything else - obstructs a police officer's view of your license plate, the cop can pull you over, the Michigan ...

There is nothing illegal about a tow ball blocking a clear view of a license plate, the Michigan appeals court said, breaking new legal ground in a state where thousands of motorists use hitches to ...