When you are towing a trailer behind your vehicle, having the proper weight distribution is vital for a number of reasons, many of which involve keeping you and your passengers’ safe while on the road. To accomplish this, a weight distribution hitch is often used. What is a weight distribution hitch, and how does it …
Heated steering wheels were invented and patented by Richard D Miller in 1962 and accepted in 1965. Nowadays, a heated steering wheel is a common feature in most mass-produced cars and is no longer a reserve for luxury cars. However, it may be a redundant feature in warmer countries but necessary in colder regions. And …
We all dread those winter mornings when it’s so cold that seating in your freezing car seat is unpleasant. We’ve all been there. Most cars have interior climate control systems. And just like any system, climate control consumes a significant amount of power. But, what if you could direct the heat to yourself rather than …
If you own a pickup truck, there are times when you just want to relax and sit in your truck’s bed or even on your tailgate. Whether you’re on a camping trip or working on a project at your home, you may think it’s no big deal to sit on a tailgate. Can you sit …
When you want to transport bicycles to your favorite riding destination, you may be like many people and toss them into your truck’s bed. However, this can leave your truck bed and bikes beaten up! Instead, you may decide a tailgate pad would be a good idea, although you’ve heard some people say these pads …
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is an advanced version of traditional cruise control. Initially, it was an expensive technology reserved for high-end, luxurious, and state-of-the-art vehicles. The good news is that it’s now a common feature in most new cars that you’ll find on the road. You might have seen some people cruising in their vehicles …