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Jason writes TowGearGuide based on hands-on experience with trucks, towing, trailers, maintenance, and equipment. He has years of experience working with trucks and trailers and focuses on practical, real-world information that helps owners understand their equipment, maintain it properly, and make informed buying decisions.

Best Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems for Towing (2026)

September 17, 2026 by Jason
best trailer tire pressure monitoring system for towing

Compare the best trailer tire pressure monitoring systems for towing, including TST 507, TireMinder i10 and Tymate TM2, with picks for frequent, multiple-trailer and budget towing setups.

Categories Trailers

Wireless vs. Wired Trailer Brake Controllers: Which Is Better for Towing?

September 8, 2026 by Jason
wired vs wireless trailer brake controller

Compare wired vs wireless trailer brake controllers, including braking performance, installation, reliability, convenience, and our top wired and wireless picks.

Categories Towing 1 Comment

Weight Distribution Hitch Explained: When You Need One and How to Choose the Right Size

September 6, 2026 by Jason
Weight distribution hitch with spring bars connecting a pickup truck and travel trailer

Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, TowGearGuide may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Towing a heavy trailer can place a significant amount of weight on the rear of a truck or SUV. As tongue weight pushes down behind the rear axle, the rear suspension … Read more

Categories Towing 1 Comment

Floor Jacks and Jack Stands: How to Choose the Right Capacity for Your Truck

September 16, 2026September 5, 2026 by Jason
Heavy-duty pickup truck supported by jack stands with a floor jack nearby

Learn how to choose the right floor jack and jack stands for your truck, including capacity, lift height, support ratings, lifting points, stability, and important safety considerations.

Categories Tools & Equipment

Trailer Wheel Bearings: Maintenance, Inspection and Signs of Failure

September 16, 2026September 5, 2026 by Jason
Trailer wheel hub, bearings, grease seal and bearing grease

Learn how to inspect and maintain trailer wheel bearings, including grease, seals, bearing adjustment, hub temperature, common signs of failure, and mistakes that can lead to premature bearing damage.

Categories Trailers 1 Comment

Sway Bar Bushings and End Links: Symptoms of Wear and When to Replace Them

September 17, 2026September 5, 2026 by Jason
Sway bar bushings and end links on a workbench

Learn the common symptoms of worn sway bar bushings and end links, how to inspect them, why replacement parts sometimes fail early, and what to check before replacing components.

Categories Trucks & Maintenance 2 Comments

Tongue Weight Explained: How Much Does Your Trailer Need?

September 17, 2026September 5, 2026 by Jason
Loaded utility trailer showing proper cargo placement for tongue weight

Learn how trailer tongue weight affects stability, towing capacity, and tow-vehicle payload, including the 10% to 15% guideline, proper cargo placement, hitch ratings, and how to measure actual tongue weight.

Categories Towing 3 Comments

Trailer Tire Pressure: Should You Always Run the Maximum PSI?

September 17, 2026September 5, 2026 by Jason
Checking trailer tire pressure with a digital tire pressure gauge

Learn how to determine the correct trailer tire pressure, when maximum cold PSI may be appropriate, and how load capacity, tire load range, wheel ratings, heat, and actual trailer weight affect inflation.

Categories Tires & Wheels 2 Comments

Torque Wrench Types Explained: Click, Split-Beam & Digital Compared

September 17, 2026September 5, 2026 by Jason
Click-type, beam-style and digital torque wrenches on a workbench

Learn the differences between click-type, split-beam, and digital torque wrenches, including accuracy, torque ranges, drive sizes, proper use, storage, and which type makes sense for truck, trailer, and automotive work.

Categories Tools & Equipment 4 Comments

Truck Steering Play: Common Causes and What to Check First

September 17, 2026September 5, 2026 by Jason
Truck front axle and steering suspension components

Learn the common causes of excessive truck steering play and how to inspect tie rods, drag links, track bars, ball joints, wheel bearings, steering shafts, steering boxes, and suspension components before replacing parts.

Categories Trucks & Maintenance 2 Comments
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