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Common Towing Mistakes

Common Towing Mistakes

Towing safely comes down to a few things that everyone who owns a trailer must do. Some of these below may seem simple but are consistently overlooked. Generating a list of common mistakes can make it a little easier to avoid being “that guy” on your next road trip with a trailer hooked up. The top 4 that have been noticeably common are listed below along with how to avoid them during your next trip.  1. Overloaded vehicle and trailer: It is important to load the vehicle and trailer correctly. You need to properly balance the load within the trailer,...

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Towing for First Timers!

Towing for First Timers!

Your first-time towing can be stressful; let BulletProof Hitches take care of the basics with these trailer towing tips.  Know the essential acronyms and what they mean. UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight), GVW (gross vehicle weight), GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating), and GCWR (gross combination weight rating). UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight): The weight of a vehicle as manufactured by the factory.  GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): The vehicle's total weight and load at a point in time. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): The vehicle manufacturer's weight limit indicating the total amount the vehicle can weigh to operate safely.  GCWR (Gross Combination Weight...

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