Roof racks, crossbars, bike and kayak racks, cargo boxes, hitches and truck bed upgrades such as tonneau covers and bed liners. Guides cover fitment by vehicle, load ratings and installation so you can carry more with confidence.
Stealth Hitches review: how the removable, fully hidden receiver works, which vehicles it fits (Tesla, Porsche, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Range Rover and more), ratings, installation, the price premium over CURT and whether it is worth it.
Reese, CURT and B&W compared: receiver hitches, ball mounts, weight-distribution systems and gooseneck and fifth-wheel hitches, build quality, warranties, prices and which brand to choose for each kind of towing.
What the five trailer hitch classes mean: gross trailer weight and tongue weight limits, 1¼, 2, 2½ and 3-inch receiver sizes, how to choose the class for your vehicle and trailer, and why the vehicle’s rating still governs.
How to pick the right trailer hitch ball: the three sizes and their weight ratings, how to read the coupler, shank diameter and length, measuring rise and drop for a level trailer, adjustable and multi-ball mounts, torque and maintenance.
The differences between a tow bar, a tow hook and a trailer hitch: what each is designed to do, when to use them, flat-towing a car behind an RV, recovery points versus tie-downs, and what the terms mean in the UK versus the US.
Everything about CURT hitches: the five hitch classes, how to find the right CURT receiver for your vehicle, the ball mounts, locks, wiring and weight-distribution hitches CURT makes, installation and how CURT compares with Draw-Tite and Reese.
If your cross bars are spaced wrong, your gear and roof could suffer, but the safest distance depends on one often-missed detail.
If you own a Ford Super Duty truck with the factory puck system, the right 5th wheel hitch can make …
If you drive a Ford Transit Connect, Ford Transit 150, Transit 250, or Transit 350 and need to carry ladders, …
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