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adjustable drop hitches, BulletProof Hitches, commercial towing, custom trailer hitch, drop hitch, Pintle Hitch, solid steel trailer hitch, sway control system, weight distribution adapter - March 20, 2020

Why is the BulletProof Hitch™ the Ultimate Choice for Commercial Towing?

Compared to everyday, lightweight towing, commercial towing comes with an entirely different set of requirements and responsibilities. Not only do commercial towers perform a wider variety of tasks, but they’re also doing them on a broader level. There are bigger truckloads, heavier equipment, and a diverse set of towing tasks. In order to get the job done right, it’s crucial to outfit your trucks with the best hitch on the market. That’s where BulletProof Hitches™ comes in! Our hitches are the highest-rated option on the market. They’ve been proven to tow up to 36,000 lbs. and have an adaptable design...

3 Helpful Tips for Safe Towing in Cold Weather

Just because winter is coming to a close, that doesn’t mean slick, icy roads are a thing of the past. Winter driving comes with its own set of safe towing practices that are crucial to keeping yourself and your vehicle safe. From a sway control system to proper weight distribution, there are three beneficial tips our Bulletproof Hitches team recommends to each of our customers. 1. Outfit Your Trailer with a Sway Control System As soon as your trailer and vehicle set out onto an icy road, there’s a good chance you could begin to experience trailer sway. It’s no...

Top 5 Towing Mistakes

At Bulletproof Hitches, we’re continually talking to customers that tow with all types of trailers and tow vehicles and many times, they aren’t always educated on proper towing procedures. We do everything we can to help our customers avoid costly and dangerous towing mistakes that could potentially harm themselves or other drivers on the road, which is why we created this list of the top five towing mistakes to avoid. 1. Don’t Overload Your trailer Do blown-out tires or out of control trailer sway sound like a good time? If the answer is no, then it’s best to avoid overloading...

When to Use a Sway Control System

Anyone who has spent time pulling a trailer, whether it be the family fishing boat, heavy duty farm equipment, or a car hauler, has probably experienced sway with their trailer. It is not a fun feeling when a large gust of wind starts causing your trailer to sway back and forth while you try to keep both your tow vehicle and the trailer in your lane. This common towing experience can become more of an issue the heavier your trailer load is and as you increase your speed while towing. This issue can be potentially dangerous for both the tow...

Determining the Right BulletProof Hitches Drop Hitch and Misconceptions

Determining the right BulletProof Hitch for your vehicle is a very simple process, however it is important to filter out misinformation that tends to be passed around as absolute truth. Some common misconceptions of drop hitches: -All drops are equal, for example an 8" drop hitch from one company is the same as an 8" drop hitch from another company. While this may be true sometimes, there is no industry standard for how the "drop" of a hitch is measured. This means that different companies can measure their drop from different places on the hitch and the ball. Always consult...

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