Slide-in truck campers offer incredible freedom for backcountry exploration, letting you carry a complete living space into rugged terrain without the hassle of towing a trailer behind you. However, balancing a top-heavy camper across an open truck box requires serious mechanical support. Investing in engineered truck camper tie-down systems protects your truck bed from metal [...]
Heading south toward warmer climates or navigating icy highway corridors with a dinghy vehicle requires extra preparation as temperatures drop. Towing four wheels down behind a motorhome offers unbeatable travel convenience,but cold asphalt, blowing slush, and sudden mountain squalls leave little room for equipment error. Following a dependable flat towing checklist ensures your toad tracks [...]
Living in Calgary means the mountains are practically in our backyard. Whether you’re heading to Sunshine, Lake Louise, or Norquay for the weekend, the struggle to fit four people, four pairs of skis, boots, and poles into one vehicle is very real. If you’re tired of playing Tetris with your trunk or having skis poke [...]
Heading out for early morning tracks in the mountains means packing heavy layers, bulky outerwear, and valuable equipment. Shoving long skis and snowboards through your car’s pass-through seat creates an uncomfortable ride and risks nicking your vehicle’s upholstery. Evaluating a ski rack vs. a cargo box setup? Use this helpful guide to choose the carrier [...]
Electric bikes have completely changed how we explore local pathways and mountain trails. However, loading your e-bike up for a weekend getaway isn’t quite as easy as tossing a standard road or mountain bike onto a truck carrier. Between heavy motors, integrated batteries, and wider frames, your setup requires serious support. Investing in a dedicated [...]
Upgrading your towing setup or switching trailers often brings an unexpected equipment puzzle. If your truck is already outfitted with a sturdy gooseneck ball for agricultural or flatbed hauling, you might wonder whether you can hook up an RV without installing an entirely separate rail system. With the right setup, towing your RV using a [...]
Buying an electric bike is an investment. Choosing the right rack to carry it should be, too. Unlike traditional bicycles, eBikes are heavier, bulkier, and often represent a significant investment. The last thing you want is an unstable rack, damaged frame, or a stressful drive to the trailhead. So, when comparing Swagman vs Thule eBike [...]
This Canada Day, the team at Calgary Hitch Shop proudly reflects on our journey as a leading provider of recreational and towing solutions for Albertans. We are deeply grateful for the support and trust of our customers, who have helped us grow and thrive as a proudly Canadian company. We celebrate our achievements, thank our [...]
Whether you're towing a camper to the mountains, hauling a boat to the lake, loading up the ATVs for the weekend, or simply adding a bike rack for family adventures, it all starts with the right hitch. But if you've never had a hitch installed before, you probably have a few questions: How long does [...]
Summer in Alberta has a way of filling up the calendar fast. One weekend you're heading to the mountains with camping gear, the next you're hauling bikes to Canmore or loading up for a family road trip through the Rockies. The challenge? Your vehicle never seems quite big enough. That's where the right cargo setup [...]
