2/29/20

How to Weigh Your Vehicle & Trailer | BetterWeigh™ Mobile Towing Scale


This video covers how to use the Weigh feature of the CURT BetterWeigh™ mobile towing scale. With this feature, you can get a live readout of the weight of your vehicle, trailer and gross combined weight (GCW) right on your smartphone.

The CURT BetterWeigh™ #51701 is a Bluetooth-enabled OBD2 device that wirelessly syncs with your smartphone to provide a variety of vehicle and trailer weights. This includes vehicle weight, GCW, payload, tongue weight and pin weight, as well as weight distribution setup and trailer brake gain.

To measure the vehicle’s weight with BetterWeigh™, start by choosing the weight range that best suits your vehicle-trailer setup. To set the range, tap the gear icon and select Weigh. Then, select a weight range.

Next, select the Weigh feature on the BetterWeigh™ app homescreen. Make sure your vehicle is on a level surface and that you have plenty of room to drive forward. Begin at a complete stop and accelerate forward to 15 miles per hour. It is important to drive in a straight line. BetterWeigh™ will calculate the vehicle’s weight. Also, every time you repeat this process, BetterWeigh™ will gather data to increase the accuracy of the reading.

To learn the weight of your trailer, follow the vehicle Weigh steps with the vehicle alone. Then, couple your trailer and repeat the process. Subtract the initial vehicle weight from the gross combined weight to get your trailer weight.

BetterWeigh™ is compatible with Apple and Android phones. Download the BetterWeigh™ app from Google Play or the App Store.

2/26/20

Hellwig Testimonials: Kristin Chacon


Kristin walks us through her 2016 Toyota Tacoma, aptly named the #MilkTeacoma and how the Hellwig sway bars improved stability and safety. Check out the build on Instagram @Milkteacoma

2/23/20

Tongue Weight Scale | BetterWeigh™ Mobile Towing Scale


This video shows how to use the tongue weight scale feature on the CURT BetterWeigh™ mobile towing scale. With this feature, you can get an active readout of the tongue weight of your trailer right on your smartphone. This enables safer towing and easier setup.

The CURT BetterWeigh™ #51701 is a Bluetooth-enabled OBD2 device that wirelessly syncs with your smartphone to provide a variety of vehicle and trailer weights. This includes GCW, cargo weight, tongue weight and pin weight, as well as weight distribution setup and trailer brake gain.

To measure tongue weight with BetterWeigh™, start by choosing the weight range that best suits your vehicle-trailer setup. To set the range, tap the gear icon and select Tongue Weight. Then, select a weight range.

Next, tap the Tongue Weight feature on the homescreen of the BetterWeigh™ app. Before pressing Ready, make sure your vehicle and trailer are aligned and ready to be coupled. Step back from the vehicle and tap Ready. BetterWeigh™ will take an initial reading of your vehicle’s pitch.

Once the vehicle pitch is analyzed, lower the trailer tongue until the coupler is resting on the ball. Then, load your trailer, and start getting active, real-time readouts of how your tongue weight changes as cargo is added. Remember, tongue weight should be between 10 and 15% of the gross trailer weight.

BetterWeigh™ is compatible with Apple and Android phones. Download the BetterWeigh™ app from Google Play or the App Store.

2/20/20

Using Mirrors While Towing


Standard size mirrors may not be enough to get the job done when towing.

2/17/20

A.R.E. DoubleCover. The Only Hard Truck Bed Cover That Retracts And Lifts. Because Double Is Better.


Trying to decide between a retracting cover or a hinged cover? Don't. Our DoubleCover allows you to lift open for quick access and retract for full bed access, because double is better. Still looking for more? Add optional side rails and crossbars to carry additional cargo.

2/14/20

Yakima [] ReelDeal [] Product Tour & Installation


Simple and compact, the ReelDeal™ fishing rod mount securely carries up to 8 full-length fishing rods of just about any style on your roof rack—instead of in your vehicle. It’s the safe, easy way to transport your rods fully rigged-up and ready to fish. The single-button side access makes for quick loading/unloading and the included SKS (Same Key System) locks keep your rods safe and secure.

2/11/20

Pin Weight Scale | BetterWeigh™ Mobile Towing Scale


This video walks through how to use the Pin Weight feature on the CURT BetterWeigh™ mobile towing scale. With this feature, you can get a live readout of the pin weight of your 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer right on your smartphone.

The CURT BetterWeigh™ #51701 is a Bluetooth-enabled OBD2 device that wirelessly syncs with your smartphone to provide a variety of vehicle and trailer weights. This includes truck weight, trailer weight, payload, tongue weight and pin weight, as well as weight distribution setup and trailer brake gain.

To measure kingpin weight or gooseneck pin weight with BetterWeigh™, start by choosing the weight range that best suits your truck-trailer setup. To set the range, tap the gear icon and select Pin Weight. Then, select a weight range.

Next, tap the Pin Weight feature on the BetterWeigh™ app homescreen. Make sure your truck and trailer couplers are aligned and ready to be connected. Then, step away from the truck and select Ready. BetterWeigh™ will take an initial analysis of your truck’s pitch.

After reading the truck pitch, couple the 5th wheel king pin or gooseneck trailer to your truck hitch. Then, load your trailer, and start getting real-time readouts of how your pin weight changes as the trailer is loaded.

BetterWeigh™ is compatible with Apple and Android phones. Download the BetterWeigh™ app from Google Play or the App Store.

2/08/20

Choosing the Right Tow & Stow


How to measure to get the correct amount of adjustment we recommend from your Tow & Stow.

2/05/20

Curt Payload Calculator | BetterWeigh™ Mobile Towing Scale


What is my payload weight? This video provides simple instructions for how to use the Payload function on the CURT BetterWeigh™ mobile towing scale. With this feature, you can get an active readout on your smartphone of the weight of your truck’s payload as you are loading cargo and materials.

The CURT BetterWeigh™ #51701 is a Bluetooth-enabled OBD2 device that wirelessly syncs with your smartphone to provide a variety of vehicle and trailer weights. This includes gross combined weight, payload and tongue weight, as well as weight distribution setup and trailer brake gain.

To measure the weight of your payload with BetterWeigh™, begin by selecting the weight readout range that best suits your vehicle. To change the readout, tap the gear icon and select Payload. Then, choose a weight range.

Next, select the Payload feature from the BetterWeigh™ app homescreen. Make sure your vehicle is parked in the spot where you intend to load it. Get out of the vehicle and tap Ready. Don’t touch the vehicle while it is taking its initial reading.

Once the pitch of the vehicle is measured, you can begin loading your truck bed and get your payload weight in real time.

2/02/20

Superchips Introduces Pulsar for Jeep® JK Wranglers


Attention 2015-2018 JK Wrangler® owners: Enjoy an instant increase in power. Prepare for a night and day difference as you accelerate pull through the gears. Our engineers spent month refining calibrations to maximize a safe amount of power while making sure the "seat of the pants" is present from zero to wide-open throttle.

Features/Benefits:
• 50-State emissions compliant (CARB EO D-802-3)
• Up to 20+ HP & 20+ lb-ft torque
• Change 3 power levels on-the-fly using +/- cruise control buttons
• Connects directly to ECU in engine compartment providing instant power
• Built-in throttle sensitivity control for improved throttle response