You likely became well aware of the need for a brake controller the first time you ever drove a tow vehicle with a travel trailer on a trip. It’s no wonder why most states require them. Their purpose ...

Let's talk towing, but not from the "lb-ft of torque" or other truck capability perspectives that typically are the focus in a pulling heavy loads discussion. No. For this report, braking, ...

When towing, each state has its own rules as to how much you can tow before trailer brakes are required and for good reason; you don't want to find out on a downhill, during inclement weather, that ...

Carlisle Industrial Brake & Friction has debuted a family of trailer brake controllers that delivers a new level of stopping power and control to the Carlisle Industrial Brake & Friction has debuted a ...

Your car's brakes are designed to stop your car, not the extra couple thousand pounds you've hitched to the back. When your trailer doesn't have its own braking system, all that extra momentum, or ...

Mopar’s Jeep portfolio includes over 500 parts and accessories, and as of recently, it has grown to include the Trailer Brake Controller for the Gladiator. Allowing owners to activate the electronic ...

Sway control systems, trailer brake controllers, and careful weight distribution can all help keep your tow vehicle steady in ...

Some 2026 Ford F-250 owners are struggling to program factory trailer brake controllers using third-party software, with forum users reporting failed attempts and eventual dealer intervention. While ...

GM has issued a service bulletin for certain units of the GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Hummer EV due to an issue with the brake control switch. The problem: affected vehicles equipped with the ...

A Palisade owner says his SUV handled a 4,430-lb camper in crosswinds. That does not make towing advice simple. Power matters ...

The 2024 GMC Sierra HD is included in a new customer satisfaction program issued by General Motors, which includes a fix for a problem that can cause intermittent loss of trailer brake function in ...