If you’re planning to purchase a fifth wheel RV, you probably know that you’ll need a fifth wheel hitch in order to tow it. A fifth wheel hitch is an essential piece of equipment for connecting your RV to your tow vehicle. However, fifth wheel hitches are not all created equal. There are different types of fifth wheel hitches for different RVs, tow vehicles, budgets, and needs. Keep reading for a beginner’s guide to choosing the right fifth wheel hitch for your particular needs.

If you’re considering getting a set of winter tires for your daily driver, it’s very likely that you’ve also been recommended to purchase steel rims for mounting said tires. Steel rims, steel wheels, winter wheels, or steelies, are the names given to wheels made from steel and not aluminum. Aluminum or alloy is the most common type of car wheel these days. The question we need to answer is whether it’s worth it to buy new rims for your new winter tires. Let’s find out.

If you've been thinking that trucks and SUVs look taller than ever, you're not wrong. The segment now features vehicles that are larger than before--having grown by almost 25% between 1989 and now. Adding a lift and/or taller tires to your new SUV or truck will make it even taller. This makes it much harder for many people to get into these vehicles, including children, shorter people, seniors, or women wearing dresses.

When it comes to work truck accessories, the commercial truck cap is one of the most useful and versatile. These truck caps cover your truck bed to provide security for all your commercial truck accessories, including tools, equipment, and much more. Unlike regular truck caps, many commercial truck caps are tall and allow you to transport large items. Enclosing the back of your truck can also give you better aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.

You’ve bought that sweet boat you’ve had your eye on—or that camper or utility trailer—and now you need to tow it wherever you’re going. The good news is that plenty of trucks and SUVs can be used for towing with the proper trailer hitch (also called the “tow hitch”) and trailer accessories—although not all vehicles will use the exact same equipment.

Exhaust tips are accessories that weld or clamp onto your vehicle’s tailpipe to improve its appearance. Whether you have a bare pipe or old, rusty tips, a new exhaust tip can vastly heighten the look of your rig. Exhaust tips come in a wide variety of styles, including the following: - Straight cut - Angle cut - Intercooled - Rolled edge - Single wall - Dual wall - Turndown exit

Thinking about lifting your vehicle? Wondering how to make that happen? This post shares insight into lift kits for trucks and SUVs, including benefits (and a few issues to consider), costs, where to find installation pros, the best brands, how high you should go and more.

Truck caps have plenty of other names, including truck bed caps, truck tops, camper shells, and pickup toppers. No matter what name is used, you may be wondering... What does the A, R & E. in A.R.E truck caps stand for? Well, the answer is both simple and surprising. A founder of the company wanted to honor his three children, using the first initials of each: Anne Marie, Ralph, and Elizabeth. When the company (founded in 1969) was new, they manufactured aluminum recreational caps. Ten years later, they began to produce caps for commercial use, still using aluminum. They now also manufacture fiberglass truck caps to protect what you haul, whether recreationally or commercially.