At first glance, towing capacity seems easy to determine. Your car or truck can tow a certain amount of weight, and if you exceed that weight, you’re putting yourself and your vehicle at risk.

Many pickup truck manufacturers recommend using a weight-distribution hitch when towing over a certain trailer weight. Half-ton trucks like the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 typically recommend a ...

When transporting large or heavy cargo, towing the load is safer and more practical than overloading a vehicle. Towing is a better alternative than trying to fit or load too much cargo, as it ...