
What You Should Know Before Using Your Pickup to Tow
One of the biggest lifestyle allowances a pickup truck affords is the ability to do more than carry what can fit inside the vehicle. Whether you’re an avid weekender looking to bring your boat or camper up to the lake, someone who needs the capacity to haul heavy construction equipment on the job, or somewhere in between, knowing how to choose the right pickup truck for your needs and safely prepare it to tow will help you avoid pitfalls along the way.
Here’s some information you should know before using your pickup truck for towing purposes.
Know Your Truck’s Weight Ratings: GVWR, GTW and GCWR
Whether you’re in the process of finding your next truck or already have one but want to approach towing in the right way, weight is the primary consideration.
First, there’s the Gross Vehic...