Hit the Road With Exciting New Towing Products for 2020

There’s no denying, we are living through one helluva wild ride right now. In a world already suffering from technology-induced social distancing, the coronavirus pandemic has forced family and friends to literally stay away from one another in an effort to stop the spread of a life-threatening contagion. It’s true that traveling right now can increase your risk of exposure. However, as the Florida RV Trade Association points out, you can still enjoy an adventure or two without risking yourself or others.

“RVing provides a safe environment for you and your family and minimizes your contact with germs found in airports, hotels, and cruise ships,” says the non-profit organization. “With an RV, vacations are still possible as you can travel to remote destinations and enjoy the fresh air in your self-contained home on wheels.”

Find the sweet spot between self-isolation and exploration by tapping into your RV’s potential. And, in addition to staying clean and following CDC guidelines, ramp up your ride’s safety and functionality with some of these great new towing products, introduced for 2020.

Weigh Safe Gooseneck Towing

Everybody could use a little peace of mind right now, and that’s exactly what Weigh Safe delivers. Kicking off our list of new towing products for 2020 is the brand’s new gooseneck trailer hitches. “For years, customers have reached out us requesting a hitch with a built-in scale to measure tongue weight for their gooseneck trailers,” says Weigh Safe. “With 2-5/16″ stainless steel tow balls, these hitches are rigorously built and tested to allow towers of gooseneck trailers the safety and performance they require.”

Rated for 30,000 pounds Max GTW and a Max Tongue Weight Rating of 7,500 pounds, these hitches come in above-bed or in-bed configurations. Brand-new for 2020, Weigh Safe Gooseneck hitches should be available for purchase this spring. Stay up-to-date on release, HERE.

Weigh Safe entered the towing industry in 2013 with its revolutionary trailer hitch. Featuring the only adjustable ball mount on the market with a built-in tongue weight scale, the hitch improves towing performance and ensures a balanced load. Click here to learn more about this American-made company.

REDARC Dual Input 50A In-Vehicle DC Battery Charger

Whether you get way off the grid or just a little down the road less-traveled, the last thing you want is a loss of power. This 12V, 50A In-vehicle DC to DC Battery Charger (BCDC1250D) from REDARC ensures optimum charging levels for your auxiliary battery, when driving or parked.

Made in Australia, it can handle all types of terrains, including deep water crossings, and stands up to extreme heat—up to 176°F! “Featuring a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar regulator, this unit will charge from both solar and the alternator simultaneously,” explains REDARC. “And, with built-in Green Power Priority it will select solar charging first, meaning less load on the alternator.”

Confused about dual battery systems? Shaun Whale from 4WD Action explains the differences in the video below—as well as what REDARC can do for you!

Husky Towing Wireless Magnetic Tow Lights

Speaking of power, it’s important you equip your towing vehicle with the necessary emergency flashers and signal lights to ensure safe travels. Using rare earth magnets for a super-strong hold, new energy-efficient LED tow lights from Husky Towing provide long-lasting and rechargeable illumination without the hassle of having to tap into your existing wiring.

Yes, it’s a simple upgrade—but you get some bang for your buck here. Because these lights are wireless and magnetic, you can move them from vehicle to vehicle as needed!

Learn more about Husky’s other new towing products for 2020 in its online catalog.

CURT Rambler Tow Bar

You can’t have a countdown of top new towing products and not include CURT. Known for exceptional quality and relentless innovation, CURT’s reputation precedes it. The company debuted two exciting new products for 2020. We’ve already spent some time singing the praises of the crazy-clever BetterWeigh™ Mobile Towing Scale, which you can read HERE.

So, we thought we’d spread a little love around and check in on CURT’s other new release: The Rambler Tow Bar.

We don’t need to tell you the importance of a quality tow bar when dinghy towing. It’s literally the only thing connecting Item A to Item B. That means, you want something strong, reliable, and easy to use. Constructed of high-strength steel, the Rambler weighs less than 40 pounds but offers a max capacity of 7,500 pounds. Its lightweight design makes it easy to operate, as do its non-binding latches, auto-locking mechanisms, active slide-resistant arms, and included safety cables.

Rigorously tested in real-world conditions, you can rest easy knowing it will hold up to your adventures. And, because it’s CURT, you can access a complete line of high-quality complementary accessories to round out a safe dinghy towing setup.

B&W MultiPro Tow & Stow

Is it just us or do truck makers seem obsessed with over-engineering their tailgates? Apparently, it’s not enough to just open and close anymore. “Multi-functionality” is the name of the game, these days, so a tailgate must have more configurations than a Swiss Army knife. That’s all well and good for that one time you need an “on-demand workbench when preparing a tackle box.” (GMC’s words, not mine.) The problem comes when you try to use some of those features with a hitch installed.

Luckily, B&W—the guys behind the #1 gooseneck hitch in America—have a solution. Well, at least for those of you rocking GM’s MultiPro tailgate. The company’s new patent-pending MultiPro Tow & Stow locks into your receiver, allowing you to stow the ball assembly underneath. This means, you’re free to use the inner-gate and step feature of your MultiPro tailgate without interference. Simple and smart—just how we like our towing accessories!

Learn more about this clever little diddy, HERE.

REESE Sidewinder

Another big name in towing, Reese hits our list of best new towing products with its Sidewinder, a premium pin box designed specifically for short bed pickups. Providing nimble, quick, and worry-free turning, the REESE Sidewinder allows users to make up to 90-degree-plus turns without exiting the truck, throwing a switch, or even pushing a button.

Howww? The Sidewinder uses a king pin locking mechanism that moves the pivot position 22 inches rear of the pin box’s attachment point. “By moving the pivot rearward while keeping the load centered over the axles, the trailer automatically tracks more closely to the truck,” explains REESE. Check out the video above to see it in action.

Better yet, the pivoting pin box makes hook up possible at any angle. And, with the towing position of the pin box arm locked in line with the truck, you can make full use of the truck bed space. That means, more storage space for fuel tanks, toolboxes, cargo, and more.

Tekonsha Prodigy iD Brake Control featuring EDGE Technology

Despite the word-salad of a name, this brand-new towing product for 2020 from Tekonsha is very cool. You’ve no doubt seen in-dash brake controllers before. But how about, Bluetooth-enabled ones? Uh, no, you haven’t because this is literally the first of its kind.

Offering both digital display and diagnostic read-out, the Prodigy iD with EDGE Technology is the first Bluetooth in-dash brake control to offer a rotary knob that allows users to adjust the amount of manual braking. It sports a sleek, OE appearance and mounts to any location in the vehicle’s dash. For even more convenience, users can consult the EDGE Mobile App, which provides multiple trailer settings and the ability to set gain and boost, as well as timed or proportional setting. It also monitors fault conditions in real time and logs them for easy troubleshooting. Welcome to towing in the digital age!

TriMax UMAX

It’s nice to think that everybody just respects everybody else’s stuff, but we both know that’s not true. Take it from the world’s leading lock manufacturer and lock it or lose it. With 20 years experience and over 120 lifetime warranted security products, TriMax is a brand that can help ensure your towing adventures aren’t upended by a thief.

New for 2020 are the UMAX25D and UMAX50D. Both universal designs, the former is a 1/2″ steel shackle narrow body trailer dual coupler lock with an integrated U-Lock feature. The latter offers “deluxe” dual-purpose locking with a 9/16″ steel shackle and integrated U-Lock feature.

Featuring a rugged corrosion-resistant finish and dual ratchet locking system, they’ll hold up to environmental abuse and sticky fingers. They also fit most couplers (1-7/8”, 2”, to 2-5/16”) and pair well with TriMax cables/chains for added security.

What products—new or old—are must-haves on your towing setup every year? Let us know in the comments.