Many drivers simply check their trailer weight against the vehicle's maximum towing capacity, but deciding whether your rig is overweight is much more complex.

Tongue weight is the amount of weight a trailer puts on the towing vehicle’s trailer ball. The tongue is the part of the trailer that sticks out ahead of the cargo area; it’s typically two rails that ...

Whether you’re towing a trailer or hauling a load in your truck bed, knowing how much weight your vehicle can handle is essential. Overloading your car, truck, or SUV can damage the axles, ...

If you're safely towing a trailer, one of the most important numbers you need to know is the tongue weight — also called hitch weight or trailer nose weight. It is the weight that your trailer's ...

For my day job, I am a product engineer for Progress Mfg. Inc. in Utah, makers of the Equal-i-zer hitch and Fastway Flash ball mounts. As part of my work, I test various pieces of trailer towing ...

A new series of towing demonstrations led by Formula Drift champion Fredric Aasbo uses a 2025 Toyota Tundra and GR Supra to show how correct weight distribution, hitch setup, and load securing can ...