How To Find Your Truck's Towing Capacity

It may seem like a simple thing, but it's extremely important to know your truck's maximum towing capacity. I wish I could tell you there's a hard and fast answer to the question, but it varies not only with your year, make, and model but also by engine size, gear to axle ratios, and even your transmission. If you don't observe your vehicle's limitations, you may end up operating beyond the design limits which can accelerate vehicle wear, or even cause damage or breaking of components while you're on the road.

Check Your Owner's Manual

As with many things, the first step is always to check the Owner's Manual. When something gets as technically complicated as a truck, and puts as much on the line as towing a trailer does, you want to make sure you do it right to start.

Check the Manufacturer's Website

If the information can't be found in your manual, or proves to be too confusing and muddled, try checking your manufacturer's website. Often important technical details about your make and model will be listed there. If you're looking into buying a new vehicle, it may be a good idea to find the information beforehand to make sure the vehicle you're buying can handle what you need to do.

Call Your Local Dealer

If you are still having trouble, or you just want to be 100% sure, contact your local dealer. They will often have all of that information readily available, even for older vehicles. Make sure you have your VIN number handy. 

You can also check other online sources for corroboration or firsthand information as well. Just remember to double check any information gathered from a third-party source with at least one other source. The link below has pdf copies of Trailer Life magazine issues. Find your vehicle to get all kinds of information, including tow ratings and much more.

http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-towing-guides/ 

Stay tuned for a future blog post on best towing practices, and details on Tongue Weight and more.

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CURT E Series 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch - On Sale Now!

The E Series Fifth Wheel Hitches from CURT Manufacturing are built for heavy duty hauling, and the 16K Hitch is no exception. Built for ease of use, this hitch features a dual pivot head and a 3 position height adjustment, which can all be done with 1 hand! Need full truck bed access? The whole hitch can be taken out by removing 4 mounting pins to make room for hauling large cargo, If you don't want to pull the full hitch out but you need more room in your bed, you can pull 2 pins to get the head off.

CURT Hitches exceed industry standards, and they're backed by a 5 year warranty, so you know they mean business. Constructed from high quality materials, each unit is tested and rated for 16,000 pounds of gross trailer weight so you can get all of your tools, toys, or animals where they need to go.

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Auto Truck Depot

107, 42 Ave SW, Calgary Alberta

Toll Free: 1-855-253-4330

Local: 403-253-4330

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What's so Great About the CURT Spyder Gooseneck Hitch - On Sale Now

Summer is just around the corner, which means it's time to start pulling out your trailer, checking it and prepping it for the next camping season. Or maybe it's time to buy a new trailer. Regardless of your situation, when towing a trailer, you want to make sure that you have the best security for yourself, your toys, and others on the road around you. The CURT Spyder Gooseneck Hitch is a versatile, durable fifth wheel hitch that mounts to any standard fifth wheel base rail set, and it's on sale now for 21% off!

This trailer hitch style has the unique ability of being able to connect to both fifth wheel and gooseneck style trailer hitches, meaning you can pull both trailers with the same pickup. Held in place by 4 secure pin and clip attachment points, the hitch can be removed in mere minutes, giving you full truck bed access for hauling cargo when you need it, and where you need it. It's low profile designed means even when towing, you can still back your bed with other cargo too!

With an impressive gross load of 25,000 lbs., a tongue weight load of 6,250 lbs., and a 2 5/16" trailer ball, you'll be hard pressed to find a trailer, gooseneck or fifth wheel, that this hitch can't haul, including livestock trailers, chopper boxes, gravity boxes, flatbeds, and much more. Finished with a carbide black powder-coating, the Spyder Gooseneck Hitch is scratch resistant, rust resistant, UV resistant, and looks sharp.You won't find a more durable, long lasting hitch anywhere.

For more information, or to order your Spyder today, get in touch or visit our Calgary location.

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107, 42 Ave SW, Calgary Alberta

Toll Free: 1-855-253-4330

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