When it comes to towing, the more help you have, the smoother the job will go. There are plenty of products available from simple tow hooks to help you get pulled out of mud pits, to air ride hitch systems to take the stress out off you and your truck. Today you can find many systems that allow you to maintain that clean uniform look, but still allows you to tow.
Maybe you’re not that interested in towing, but occasionally need help getting yourself towed out of a rut. A light duty winch accessory kit can save you in sticky situations as they include hooks, chains or a pull strap to get you towed to safety. For those of you out there that are doing serious towing with a fifth wheel trailer hitch, you could improve your fuel economy with a flow through style tailgate which helps relieve air pressure in the bed. There are even towing accessories designed to hold your mountain bikes, cargo baskets, motorcycle or scooter.
One of the most important items you will need for towing is a good set of extended mirrors. Some power extended mirrors offer you flexibility of extending the mirrors when towing and retracting them when you're not towing. Aside from hitch and Mirror accessories, another area that could use some assistance in the towing department is your vehicles' suspension. A Poly Spring Stabilizer can help improve your vehicle’s leaf spring system to prevent sagging and improve the heavier weight distribution. Air assist bag kits are designed to help even out hitch weight distribution and greatly improve the towing experience. For those towing near the payload limit of the truck, it would be wise to investigate in electric brake controllers as well as tow bars to help equalize tongue weight and make towing a more pleasant experience. With the right accessories, you can turn a heavy tow job into a comfortable and easy Cruise down the street. It's all a matter of using the right components that compliment your vehicle and allows it to handle the weight of heavier loads.
With summer upon us, a lot of you will be towing your boats, ATV toys, campers and even race cars around the country. It is always a safe bet to take the time to make sure your truck is equipped with the proper towing components so that you tow safely and get to your destination problem free. Taking the time to check your equipment for potential problems before you head off down the road with thousands of pounds of weight in tow can save you time, money and grief.
