Understanding Ball Mount Angle
Tow effortlessly and smooth this season!
By Andy Thomson
After my column on Electronic Sway Controls we received several emails from readers asking about the angle...
Long Distance Towing – with a Tesla and an Airstream
Long Distance Tesla Road Trip - Towing an Airstream!
By Andy Thomson
One of the things I have been wanting to do since we got our...
Towing Test: Mercedes GLK 250 BlueTEC
There are several diesel SUVs on the market that are very capable tow vehicles as they offer more than 400 pounds of torque. While...
Hitch Hints: Treading Safely
Here is a Hitch Hints column from our RV Lifestyle Magazine archives - this article first appeared in 2014.
By Andy Thomson
It’s not uncommon for...
Toronto Spring Camping & RV Show – Industry Experts Seminars
The organizers of the Toronto Spring Camping & RV Show & Sale have created a series of 12 recorded seminars from Canada’s top RV...
Towing with a Uni-Body Vehicle
Reflections on Towing with a Uni-Body Vehicle Inspired by a visit to The Revs.
Sometimes you come across a figure from history and wonder how...
Which Truck Should We Keep?
This Solitude is a nice full profile fifth wheel, one of the few still under 35’ in actual overall length. Empty weight is 12,140...
Front Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive, or All-Wheel Drive?
Hello Andrew:
Thank you for your presentation at the recent RV Show at the International Centre. I definitely found your session to be most...
2016 TOW VEHICLES
Compiled by Garth W. Cane
RVers across the country are gearing up for another season on the road but before your travels, don't miss the new 2016/2017 tow vehicles that represent some...
Ford Taurus SHO Eco-boost
Over the last 40 years, we have used many different turbocharged engines for towing; our concern has always been overheating the exhaust valves. We...
Built to Tow or Marketed to Tow?
Dear Andy:
I just read your article about towing the Lance trailer from California to Ontario, using a little Jeep Cherokee - but on...
Load capacity of 3/4 ton trucks
Understanding your truck’s door sticker.
Some automakers have started printing payload capacity on the door sticker of new trucks in addition to GVWR and GAWR...
