Your truck’s transmission takes on a lot of loads when you are towing. Protecting it with necessary routine maintenance and smart driving habits helps prevent costly repairs and improves performance. Especially when you are pulling a heavy load, like a large travel trailer or fifth wheel. One of the ways …
The 2023 Subaru Ascent comes with a powerful 2.4 Liter 4-cylinder engine that will produce 260 horsepower at 5600 RPMs and 277 lbs.-ft of torque at 2000 RPMs. When you consider that it also has symmetrical all-wheel drive and some trim levels come with a 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity, it …
For decades manual transmissions were standard in all vehicles including pickup trucks. Today the popularity of manual transmissions has faded due to demand for automatic transmissions, which handle the art of shifting gears for you. Yet there are still a few automotive manufacturers who still sell new pickup trucks with …
For a lot of modern-day RVers their truck means to them what a trusty steed meant to a medieval knight. Taking care of your truck and kitting it out with convenient accessories like an LED lightbar not only helps personalize your truck, but it can play into overall campsite safety …
Trailer sway is one of the most feared and potentially dangerous things RV travelers experience on the open road. Many times, it seems to strike from out of nowhere, having a knack for happening at the worst possible time. One way to reduce the risk of trailer sway occurring and …
Towing puts increased strain on both a truck’s engine and transmission. While most people are aware of the impact of engine temperature on performance and have a gauge in their instrument cluster to tell them the engine temperature, transmission temperature is something that isn’t as well understood. Yet transmission performance …
If you’re pulling your fifth wheel or travel trailer out on the open road, it’s tempting to set the cruise and let your vehicle do the hard work for you. But should you use cruise control while towing? The answer is both yes and no. While using cruise control can …
Dually trucks are simply pickups with dual rear wheels. They’re wider than a standard truck, which gives them added stability and traction – perfect for towing heavy loads. However, you may or may not need this added stability, depending on what you’re going to be using your truck for. If …
Towing a trailer with your personal vehicle is a convenient and much more affordable way to pull a trailer or move. Renting Uhaul trailers for moving or campers for vacation adds up over time. If you’re vacationing every weekend during the summer, you may be better off purchasing your own …
You might be able to estimate the towing capacity of your truck, but that’s not an accurate way to judge how much it can pull. It’s dangerous to exceed your truck’s towing capacity, and it can cause a lot of damage to your vehicle. It’s always best to look up …
