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How to install a BD 2 Low Unlock kit in Ram 3500
2Low Unlock Puts an End to Tight-Turn Trauma When Towing With Four-Wheel Drive
Bruce W. Smith – Mar 10, 2017

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How To Troubleshoot a Tow-Vehicle’s Electrical Circuits for Towing
Verifying a Tow Rig’s Lighting/Signal Electrical Circuits and Trailer Brake Controller the Easy Way
John Lehenbauer – Mar 10, 2017
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How to Install a BD Diesel Exhaust Brake
We Install an Exhaust Brake for Improved Stopping Power Under Heavy Loads
Bruce W. Smith – Mar 8, 2017
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Ford and GM Add High-Tech Towing Aide Packages to New Trucks
In an effort to get to know these systems better, we got our hands on an example of each, hitched up trailers, and gave them a spin.
Work Truck Review Staff – Aug 1, 2016
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1510-Carson Trailer Upfit
Utility trailers come in all shapes and sizes and are used on every job site in America. They transport equipment, supplies, and anything else that can’t travel the roads under its own power. They are even used by many to haul recreational vehicles on the weekends.
Jason Gonderman – Oct 15, 2015
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How 2015 Ford F-450 and 2015 Ram 3500 Trucks are Engineered to Pull 15 Tons
We live in a time when a massive 30,000-pound maximum tow rating has become the new benchmark for 1-ton diesel pickups. It’s an eye-catching number, and it’s almost hard to believe.
Trevor Reed – Jun 26, 2015
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Trailer Antisway & Weight Distribution Upgrade - Totally Under Control
We think it’s appropriate and timely to highlight a new weight-distribution-bar/sway-bar system that was brought to our attention by the folks at Husky Towing Products.
KJ Jones – Jan 19, 2015
Diesel Power
Diesel Power Magazine
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SAE J2807 Tow Tests - The Standard
Manufacturers each had their own somewhat secret ways of determining how much weight their diesel vehicles could safely tow, but there was no universal testing standard for all of them to follow.
Trevor Reed – Jan 16, 2015
Diesel Power
Diesel Power Magazine
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The Nine Must-Have Upgrades For Diesel Towing
Modern ¾- and 1-ton diesel trucks are built to tow and are amazing pieces of machinery even when they’re completely stock…but there’s nothing keeping you from making a great truck even better.
Trevor Reed – Jan 14, 2015
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Diesel Power Magazine
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How To Tow Like A Pro
When you really get down to it, diesel trucks are built to haul heavy loads from the frame up—it’s in this area where they really shine.
Jason Sands – Jan 1, 2015
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Tower’s Guide To Upgrading
Here’s some advice on products that will make your towing experience less dramatic and more comfortable, both of which make towing safer for you, your family, and everyone else on the road.
Trevor Reed – Aug 29, 2014
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Towing Longer - Gearing Up For The Long Haul
Successful trailer towing is as much preparation as it is execution. You can be the most veteran over-the-road truck driver, but if your rig isn’t up to the task, you’re not going anywhere.
Jason Gonderman – Aug 25, 2014
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10 Common Towing Mistakes
Over the past year or so, we’ve taken note of the most common towing mistakes they come across. Many are not what you’d think, and we’ve covered the top 10 here.
Adam Blattenberg – Aug 22, 2014
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RV Magazine
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Tower’s Guide To Upgrading
Here’s some advice on products that will make your towing experience less dramatic and more comfortable, both of which make towing safer for you, your family, and everyone else on the road.
Trevor Reed – Aug 22, 2014
Truck Trend
Truck Trend Magazine
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Towing Longer - Gearing Up For The Long Haul
Successful trailer towing is as much preparation as it is execution. You can be the most veteran over-the-road truck driver, but if your rig isn’t up to the task, you’re not going anywhere.
Jason Gonderman – Aug 20, 2014
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Truck Trend Magazine
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Towing Smart - What You Need To Know Before You Tow
Towing a trailer can be one of the most stressful—but ultimately rewarding—endeavors a new truck owner will take on. With a bit of common sense and a firm grasp on the basics, pulling a trailer can become just as routine as driving to work.
Jason Gonderman – Aug 11, 2014
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Truck Trend Magazine
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Understanding Tire Load Ratings
The greater the tire’s internal air volume, the more weight it can theoretically support. But bigger doesn’t always mean greater load capacity. Keep reading to find out why.
Tom Morr – Aug 4, 2014
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Continental Coach Fifth Wheel Trailer Road Test
Continental Coach steps above the typical fifth wheel and builds units that emulate, and in many cases exceed, the high-end diesel pushers.
Mark Quasius – Jul 14, 2014
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Towing Smart - What You Need To Know Before You Tow
Towing a trailer can be one of the most stressful—but ultimately rewarding—endeavors a new truck owner will take on. With a bit of common sense and a firm grasp on the basics, pulling a trailer can become just as routine as driving to work.
Jason Gonderman – Jul 7, 2014
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The Truth About Towing
We get a lot of the same question "How much will my truck tow?", and that can be easily answered with the owners manual but we want to give you a better understanding of truck towing capacity for the not so average towing some serious weight!
Mike McGlothlin – Jun 30, 2014
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Silver Streaks: Wally Byam and Airstream Keep on Rolling
During the economic boom of the 1950s the Airstream become an icon, and Byam’s dream of success flourished greater than even he might have imagined.
Ryan Lee Price – Jun 27, 2014
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