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The Top 5 Most Common Towing Misconceptions

When the subject of towing is raised, there are seemingly countless half-truths, misconceptions and even some bald-faced lies. The misconceptions are especially pervasive when it comes to safe towing. Let’s clear up the misconceptions and finally reveal the truth. Misconception #1: There is no Need to Maintain Trailer Bearings Trailer bearings are positioned within the wheel mechanisms of the trailer. Contrary to popular opinion, these bearings require ongoing maintenance. Ideally, trailer bearings will be thoroughly inspected, cleaned and treated with grease on a regular basis. Misconception #2: Towing Capacity is Increased With Trailer Hitch Upgrades Some people are under...

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...

Steel Vs. Aluminum Trailer Hitches

Steel and aluminum are two common materials we can see in almost all of our modern objects. From home appliances and electronic equipment to trailer hitches. There is a constant debate over which material is better for highway traveling and the byways of our modern existence. When we talk about hitches, our vote lies with solid steel trailer hitches, mainly for its reliability and sustainability factor. To give you a fair idea of which material would make the strongest trailer hitch, we are going to compare the two materials to enlighten you on the attributes. Steel Hitches Hitches, especially the...

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February 28, 2020

How to Properly Load a Trailer for Safe & Efficient Towing

Most people assume that the way a trailer is loaded prior to hitching is not very important. However, the truth is, the subtleties of trailer loading are just as important as the quality of the hitch used. Let’s take a quick look at the best strategy for loading your trailer prior to establishing a connection with a BulletProof adjustable trailer hitch. Why Trailer Loading Matters The manner in which the load is placed in the trailer ultimately determines how the vehicle handles once it hits the road. It does not matter if you plan on pulling a massive camping trailer,...

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...

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