Ballew's Hitch Truck & RV

Ballew's Hitch Truck & RV Ballew's Hitch, Truck & RV offers trailer, hitches, and camper packages in the Tacoma, WA area. Bob retired in 2009.

Ballew's Hitch, Truck & RV is a third generation, family owned business operating in Tacoma, WA for 71 years. Ballew's main business is the sale and installation of towing products. Started by Thomas Ballew in 1945 as a welding and trailer frame building shop. Tom realized a need for a specialized shop dedicated to the young and growing RV industry. He opened Ballew's Welding & Trailer on South Ta

coma Way in 1948. It's at that location Ballew's built the company reputation as the towing equipment specialists. Tom brought his three sons, Bob, Dave and Dick into the business in the late 1960's and his grandson, Keven, started his employment in 1987. The business grew and expanded, in the mid 60's a manufacturing company called Tork Lift was started. Tork Lift built camper accessories and weight distribution hitches and in 1983 a exhaust shop opened. After Tom retired in 1975, Bob became president of the company and guided the business thru two location moves and two national recessions that hit the RV industry especially hard. Eventually Bob made the decision to scale back from manufacturing and muffler work, to focus on the shops root business, towing equipment. Today, Keven continues the family tradition as the owner and day to day manager of the company. Through out Ballew's seven plus decades in business the one thing we have tried to excel in is customer service. Helping people get set up right the first time for a hitch, tow bar or any towing equipment related need is our main focus and goal.

04/18/2017

To help assist in stopping both your tow vehicle and the trailer, trailer brakes are a very good option. This is where there are brakes on both the tow vehicle and the trailer.

04/13/2017

The tires on your trailer are vital to safe transportation and need to be maintained as well as those on your family vehicle. Make sure they are properly inflated, the right size for the trailer, and have sufficient tread for safe travel.

04/11/2017

An important part about figuring out which trailer to get is looking at the the gross trailer weight, or GTW. This is how much the trailer weighs when fully loaded, and is important to make sure you have the right hitch.

04/06/2017

If your vehicle is not already equipped with one, you will need an electrical harness to connect your car or truck’s turn signals and taillights to those of the trailer. This is a legal requirement, and not being properly hooked up will keep the trailer off the road.

04/04/2017

Be sure to always check the trailer tires before each use. Inspect the tire pressure and the tread wear often and always go by the manufacturers guidelines. Too much or too little of pressure can cause trailer sway.

03/30/2017

When choosing the right utility trailer for your needs, have some idea of the maximum dimensions and weights you plan on carrying. Although utility trailers can be multi-functional, they do have size, weight and compatibility limitations.

03/28/2017

A travel trailer is a popular way to get an RV or portable home while still being able to drive your own vehicle. Their use goes all the way back to gypsies and traveling performers who used horse-drawn trailers with their houses.

03/23/2017

It’s important to remember that not every issue with your trailer has to turn into a major financial hardship on your budget. Let’s talk about what’s wrong with your trailer and how much you can expect to pay for its repairs.

03/21/2017

If you know you will be towing your trailer in windy conditions, consider adding sway controls. These safety devices control sway caused by winds or sudden maneuvers by applying counterbalancing pressure to both the trailer and the vehicle.

03/16/2017

We understand that you can’t always afford to replace your trailer just because it has a few problems with it. Let’s talk about how we might be able to make the necessary repairs that will keep your trailer safe for transport.

03/14/2017

If you are a golfer, you know that cart fees are through the green. You can reduce the fees you play for a round by providing your own golf cart. We have trailers that are perfectly designed for towing them to the course.

03/09/2017

If you will be using your trailer on unpaved roads or in construction areas, you may want to make sure you have a spare tire. Because trailers are often used in less than perfect conditions, it is easy to pick up a nail, screw, or other item that will leave you flat.

Address

2940 South M
Tacoma, WA
98409

Telephone

+12534751200

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