towing

Having a membership to an emergency towing service sounds like a smart investment. Planning for emergencies is a great way to ensure that you, your family, and your car are able to get help when you needed, and that’s why dispatch services like AAA are available to help get you the service you need. What …

Towing is one of the most annoying things car owners have to deal with. With any luck, we can avoid the tow truck as long as possible, but it is always there and always looking to snatch up unwitting cars and trucks. We know how to avoid the tow trucks for the most part, but …

There are dozens of reasons why you might have to tow something behind your car. From trailers to moving compartments, to boats and other toys, there are plenty of things to tow behind your car, and you’d be surprised with what you might see towing out on the road. Even some passenger cars have the …

Towing can be an intimidating thing to do. It is a motoring skill set that many of us didn’t grow up with a need to learn how to do. Unless you grew up on a farm or hauling vehicles or other such trade that requires a trailer, you likely haven’t spent a ton of time …

In many ways, comparing trucks and SUVs is a lot simpler than comparing most other segments in the automotive world. Take Sports cars as an example. It would be tough to compare a Ferrari 458 to a Mazda Miata. They are both great sportscars but are meant for very different things. Utility vehicles are a …

When it comes to shopping for a new pickup, you’re going to find that several models are also available with a diesel engine under the hood. But, you may be wondering, is buying a diesel truck actually worth it? Let’s find out. What are the benefits of buying a diesel truck? According to TruckTrend, there …

If you’re in need of a truck, then the Toyota Tacoma is a solid choice. The Tacoma has been around since 1995 and has gotten bigger and more capable over the years, but it never lost its renowned reputation for reliability. And with this tried-and-true truck formula, it’s easy to see why anyone would choose …

If you’re looking for a reliable three-row SUV, then it’s hard to beat the 2021 Honda Pilot. Honda’s largest vehicle offering is well-equipped to handle just about any family vacation or outing in addition to being a comfortable, well-rounded daily driver. But is the Honda Pilot capable enough to tow an RV camper trailer? The …

For years the Nissan Armada has sat on top of the brand’s U.S. lineup as the largest, most powerful, and highly capable SUV. Despite this, it has never been one of the best sellers in its segment. Thankfully, the 2021 Armada just received some major improvements, which should help change that. According to Nissan, the …

Trucks are an incredibly popular choice for U.S. buyers. Not everyone needs a heavy duty truck with a big diesel engine. But for those who do, there are a few options out there. Two of the primary choices for people that want a big ol’ heavy hauler are the Ram 2500 or 3500 and the …

Even with saddlebags, a tank bag, and a backpack, it’s hard to carry much cargo on a motorcycle. So when you see someone ride by pulling a trailer, of course, it’s going to look tempting. Hooking up a trailer to your motorcycle for your next road trip would be so convenient. But is it safe? …

Do you want to experience the great outdoors without having to buy a massive RV camper? Then something smaller, like a teardrop camper might suit your needs. These towable campers have a much smaller footprint than their family-sized RV siblings and technically have less to offer, so why are they so popular? Teardrop campers are …

Truck owners often talk about the bragging credentials of their pickups. There aren’t many who don’t know just how much torque and payload their beloved light-duty’s can handle. And towing capacity benchmarks always seem to come up in conversation, too. In the pickup world, bigger and more is usually better. But recently, Chevy made a …

Pickup trucks have their purpose. They are capable and utilitarian, boasting the undeniable utilitarian benefits of a truck bed. They are also fierce towing machines. But for many families, a large three-row SUV like the Ford Expedition may be a better option. When it comes to towing and hauling, these 3 SUVs are the best …

If you tow things, often chances are you have a pickup truck or even an SUV. These are the most common vehicles that people use to pull just about anything. You may have, on occasion, seen a small passenger car driving along with a trailer behind, but they are usually four-door sedans that are a …

I’ve never been a big fan of the Land Rover brand myself, but I can’t deny how far their team will go to prove how capable their cars really are. A few weeks ago, I had learned about the Dragon Challenge taken on by the Land Rover Sport PHEV, and I have to say I …

It’s pretty safe to say the 702-hp output is the new Ram 1500 TRX’s main draw. But pickup trucks, even off-road-focused ones, are used for a variety of tasks. And one of the most important is towing. So how does the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX stack up to the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup, …

Times are tough and it’s possible that those car payments that were once affordable have now become unaffordable due to unemployment. If you currently have a car loan have and fallen behind on the payments, then there is a possibility that the lender will take back the car, which is called a “repossession.” However, if …

The Polaris Ranger and the Ford Ranger are both popular vehicles for their own reasons. In fact, it’s entirely plausible that someone might want both. But before you go down that road, you should make sure your pickup truck can tow your side-by-side. Or else, it’s all in vain. There is absolutely no point in …

While it has its downsides, a pickup truck does offer several advantages over SUVs and passenger cars. Especially when it comes to towing. However, not every person can house or afford a dedicated tow truck—or even necessarily needs one. And though SUVs can also be used as tow vehicles, they too aren’t always easy to …