10 Towing Myths That Could Destroy Your Vehicle

Towing a trailer, boat, camper, or heavy load seems simple. Hook up, drive, and go. But towing puts enormous stress on your vehicle—on the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, tires, and cooling system. Doing it wrong can destroy your vehicle in hours or minutes. Yet many drivers believe myths about towing that lead to catastrophic failures. Here are ten myths about towing that could destroy your vehicle—and the truth that will save it.