Tips for Trouble Free Towing

From Jim Walczak,
Your Guide to 4-Wheel Drive / Offroading.

Basic Towing Tips

Determining what your 4WD SUV or 4x4 pickup truck can tow can be a difficult task. Perhaps you've spent an evening or two sifting through your vehicle owner's manual, only to find the information to be as clear as mud. Add to this the fact that all manufacturers don't use the same formula to determine a vehicle's towing capacity, and it becomes apparent why consumers continue to be confused.
Here are some tips to make your towing trip a success:

Determine Your Tow Vehicle

If your needs are as basic as towing a small boat or transporting horses or 5th wheel trailers, having the right tow vehicle is one of the most important aspects. Before purchasing a tow vehicle, it's best to determine the maximum weight you might tow and then match that weight to a vehicle of your choice.

To fine-tune your choices of which tow vehicle to use, consult a Tow Vehicle Guide like this one or this one first.