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Checking Your Hitch After Months of Not Towing

Checking Your Hitch After Months of Not Towing

As the old saying goes: “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” Leaving anything to sit for an extended period of time is fraught with danger. This is the reason why pilots perform a pre-flight safety check of their planes before every take-off. And the reason why divers always check that their dive equipment is in good repair and functioning correctly prior to taking the plunge. In both of these instances, carrying out a safety check can mean the difference between life and death. So it makes sense to carry out a hitch safety check before you begin towing,...

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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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