What do you do if you have both a second-gen Toyota Prius and a massive flatbed trailer lying around? Naturally, you weld a mounting plate to the roof of the Prius and turn it into a tow rig. That’s ...

Hauling Herefords isn’t like towing a sailboat. A loaded stock trailer can weigh up to 30,000 pounds, and if you hook something that heavy to a bumper, you’ll drive away without your back end.

Towing is one of the primary reasons for owning a pickup, which is why a receiver hitch can be found on almost every fullsize pickup. But there are times when towing needs exceed the weight-carrying ...