How to Choose the Right Brake Controllers for Towing Safety

Trailer brake controllers make all the difference when you're out on the road. Whether you're driving an RV on a long road trip, or moving some precious cargo, the quality of your trailer brake system is a key part of your overall efficiency, and it's one part of your vehicle that should never be neglected. [...]

The Importance of Getting the Best Parts for Towing

When you own or operate a towing vehicle, safety is of the utmost importance. Regardless of your quantity, volume, or any conditions specific to your area, you must always operate under the assumption that no amount of towing safety facts can prevent accidents from happening. Thankfully there are some preventative measures you can put into [...]

Why You Should Choose Electric Brakes For Your Trailer

A lot of power is required to bring a tow vehicle and trailer to a complete stop and cannot be accomplished by the tow vehicle's brakes alone. Trailer brake systems and brake controllers are required to help stop your vehicle and trailer safely. If you RV is motorized you don’t need to install brake controllers [...]

Introduction to the Basics of Trailer Brake Controls

Owning and driving a truck has a special feeling. Trucks are not only safe but also versatile. For instance, you can use them for hauling and towing heavy trailers. With only one truck, you might not need to bug other people for assistance or rent a vehicle to transport all your belongings. However, you must [...]

Benefits of Electronic Brake Controllers

There are a lot of recreational vehicles out there, both driving on their own and being towed along the highways and byways. The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association estimates that around thirty million RVs are on the road today. Neary twelve percent of men aged 35-54 use or own an RV. Towing an RV, whether it’s [...]

A Simple Introduction to Trailer Brake Controllers

Most truck owners almost always end up towing something, whether it is a trailer, boat, or any other kind of load. If you are one who is familiar with towing, then you know how dangerous slowing down on the road can be when you are pulling a heavy load. Also, you must be aware of [...]

Getting the Most out of Electric Brake Controllers

There are plenty of people in the U.S. who are well aware of the joy that comes with owning a recreational vehicle (RV). There is a certain sense of freedom that comes with having over 16,000 campgrounds throughout the U.S, where RV's are free to park for weeks or months at a time. In addition [...]

How To Choose The Best Brake Controller For Your Trailer

There are more than 50,000 accidents related to towing each year, according to the National Highway Transportation Administration. When towing, having the right brake controller is crucial to ensuring that your trailer braking system is always working properly. This will help to prevent accidents and damage to your truck or other vehicles. Brake controllers physically [...]

How to Troubleshoot Your Brake Controller System

Trailer brake controller issues could cause all manner of dangerous circumstances on the road. braking power to fail in the connected trailer’s brake system. Considering all the other forces at play while your trailer is on the road (a 35-mph crosswind can exert as much as 3,440 pounds of force on your trailer), brakes are [...]

How Trailer Brake Systems Work

No matter how fast you are going, it takes a ton of power to slow down the massive weight of a tow vehicle and its trailer. You need more than the tow vehicle's brakes. You need a complete trailer brake system. It is estimated that only about 12 to 15 percent of a trailer’s weight [...]

How to Determine the Safest Way to Tow Your Trailer

Whether you're heading out on a camping trip or you're taking the boat out fishing, practicing safe towing habits is imperative not only to your safety, but the safety of other people on the road. And good safety habits begin with a solid knowledge of controlling trailer sway and towing protocols. If you're ready to [...]

Trailer Towing and The Importance of Air Brake Controllers

The weather is finally starting to get nice and people across the country are getting ready for long road trips, camping excursions, and are moving to new locations. Whether you're moving to a new home or going camping for a weekend, these kinds of trips typically involve towing a trailer. Unfortunately, though the roadways are [...]