2" vs. 2-5/16" Trailer Ball: How to Know What You Need

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Published on: 20/10/2026

The coupler stamp tells you your ball size. Why a 2-inch ball in a 2-5/16 coupler can latch and still come off, plus the ten-second lift test.

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How to Find Your Truck’s Towing Capacity

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Published on: 18/10/2026

Your tow rating isn't on the door sticker. Where to find it in the manual, how to get your axle ratio, and why payload usually runs out first.

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What to Do If Your Trailer Starts Swaying

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Published on: 16/10/2026

Trailer swaying? Ease off the gas, hold the wheel straight, and use the manual trailer brake lever. Why braking and steering make it worse.

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Do I Need a Brake Controller to Rent a Trailer?

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Published on: 23/09/2026

Do you need a brake controller to rent a trailer? Alabama requires brakes at 3,000 lbs gross weight. How to tell if your truck already has one.

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