Here’s another product designed to make life a little easier for those of us who tow our race cars. Swift Hitch is a product that simplifies the task of hitching up a trailer to a tow vehicle. A small camera, with a magnetic base, is temporarily placed on the back of the tow vehicle, above the hitch, facing down. With the wireless video receiver in hand, use the transmitted image to easily get lined up. The camera even works in the dark. MSRP is $309.  [Read more…]

If you tow your track car on a trailer behind your truck or SUV, you may have noticed some rear-end sagging. This affects the trucks’ handling, braking, and ride quality. It also pisses off oncoming traffic at night. To combat this, rear helper air springs are a great addition to your tow vehicle. Air Lift Company used SEMA 07 to unveil a new wireless air control system for this type of application. The 7200 kit includes everything needed to dial in and maintain the desired vehicle height.  [Read more…]

Race Ramps has introduced a new set of ramps designed specifically for use with car trailers. They allow the trailer door to rest securely on the ramp, providing a flat surface for vehicles with low ground clearance to drive right up. The ramps are solid, light-weight units, capable of holding up to 2400 lbs. The manufacturer claims they will not slide on any surface and will not damage hot asphalt or painted floors. The “Trailer Ramps” sell for $279.99 per set.  [Read more…]

Ready to start towing that track car? Or, are you thinking about replacing your current hauler? Racer Gadget has compiled a list of tow capacity ratings for most current model trucks and SUVs. Filters and sort options allow you to narrow down your search.

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