Gen Y Hitch Press Releases

Banner titled How to Stop Hitch Rattle with a cross-section of a square receiver tube and a shank inside it. A thin gap between them is highlighted, with a note that GEN-Y aims for play within 1/16 inch.
How to Stop Hitch Rattle: Causes, Checks, and Fixes
A hitch rattles most often because the shank sits in a slightly larger receiver tube, and that gap lets it move. A bolt-on tightener is designed to clamp that gap... Read more...
Banner titled 2026 Heavy-Duty Towing Ratings with four bars of top gooseneck ratings. Ford 40,000 pounds, Ram 36,610, Chevrolet 36,000, GMC 36,000.
2026 Heavy-Duty Truck Towing Ratings and Hitch Guide
How 2026 heavy-duty tow ratings are set, how Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, and Ram ratings compare by hitch type, and how to match a hitch rating to your loaded trailer. Read more...
Banner titled Towing With an Electric Truck with paired bars. F-150 Lightning, EPA 320 miles against 91 miles measured while towing. Rivian R1T, EPA 314 miles against 85 miles measured while towing. Consumer Reports test, April 2023.
Towing With an Electric Truck: Hitch and Range Guide
How towing changes electric truck range, how tow ratings are set, why tongue weight and receiver limits matter, and how to match a hitch to an electric pickup, with sourced... Read more...
Banner titled How to Choose Aluminum Loading Ramps showing a 30 inch deck with a 6 foot ramp at about 25 degrees and a 12 foot ramp at about 12 degrees, drawn to scale.
How to Choose Aluminum Loading Ramps: Length and Capacity
Match aluminum ramps to three things: the deck height you are loading onto, the weight you are rolling up, and the end type for where the ramps attach. Longer ramps... Read more...
Banner titled 2 vs 2.5 vs 3 Inch Hitch Receivers with three square receiver openings drawn to scale and labeled 2 inch, 2.5 inch, and 3 inch.
2 vs 2.5 vs 3 Inch Hitch Receivers: Which One Do You Have
Your receiver size is the inside opening of the hitch tube on your vehicle, and the common sizes are 2 inch, 2.5 inch, and 3 inch. Measure that opening to... Read more...
Trailer Hitch Classes Explained: How to Choose the Right Hitch
Trailer Hitch Classes Explained: How to Choose the Right Hitch
Hitch classes I through V for bumper pull hitches, why receiver size and towing capacity matter most, the three hitch types, weight-carrying versus weight distribution setups, and how to confirm... Read more...
GEN-Y GoosePuck, showing the 5-inch offset ball puck design
Gooseneck Hitch Guide: Couplers, Ball Systems, and How to Choose
How a gooseneck connection works, how a coupler and a ball fit together, and how to choose between SPARTAN and VIKING couplers and GoosePuck, DOMINATOR, ADVANTAGE, or under-bed balls. Read more...
Fifth Wheel Hitch Guide: Pin Boxes, Bolt Patterns, and How to Stop Chucking and Bucking
Fifth Wheel Hitch Guide: Pin Boxes, Bolt Patterns, and How to Stop Chucking and Bucking
How a fifth wheel connection works, how to match a pin box to your trailer's GVWR, why trailers chuck and buck, and how GEN-Y's EXECUTIVE, NOMAD, and ADVANTAGE products fit... Read more...
GEN-Y MEGA-DUTY adjustable drop hitch with dual-ball mount installed on a pickup truck, with a banner reading towing capacities range from 5,000 to 32,000 pounds
Bumper Pull Hitch Guide: How to Choose and Set Up a Drop Hitch
How a bumper pull drop hitch works, how to size and set the drop, why tongue weight matters, and how GEN-Y's bumper pull lineup, led by MEGA-DUTY and BOSS, compares. Read more...
Torsion-Flex Deep Dive: How GEN-Y's Shock-Absorbing Hitch Technology Works
Torsion-Flex Deep Dive: How GEN-Y's Shock-Absorbing Hitch Technology Works
What Is Torsion-Flex, and What Problem Does It Solve?A standard, rigid ball mount, coupler, or pin box transfers bumps, potholes, stops, and starts directly from the truck to the trailer... Read more...
urban towing
Urban Towing Challenges: Tight Turns, Parking, and Weight Distribution
Urban towing demands precision, patience, and the right setup to keep your trailer stable and your vehicle under control. Read more...
towing in extreme heat
Towing a Trailer in Extreme Heat: What Changes and What to Watch For
Summer towing brings wide-open highways, long daylight hours, and serious heat. Learn what to watch for and how to stay ahead. Read more...
worn out, rusty hitch
Signs Your Hitch Is Wearing Out Faster Than It Should
When your hitch starts wearing out faster than it should, your towing performance and safety can quietly suffer. Learn more here. Read more...
fifth wheel
Bumper Pull vs Fifth Wheel vs Gooseneck
Understanding the differences between bumper pull, fifth wheel, and gooseneck setups helps you match the right system to your workload Read more...
Shock-Absorbing Hitches Explained
Shock-Absorbing Hitches Explained
Shock-absorbing hitches are designed to protect your equipment and make towing feel controlled instead of chaotic. Read more...
What to Look for in a Heavy-Duty Hitch for Commercial or Fleet Use
What to Look for in a Heavy-Duty Hitch for Commercial or Fleet Use
Choosing the right heavy-duty hitch protects your drivers, your equipment, and your bottom line. Click here to learn more. Read more...
towing capacity
How to Calculate Safe Towing Capacity Step by Step
Once you understand how towing capacity really works, you can hook up with confidence and tow like a pro. Learn more here. Read more...
tow rating
What Happens When You Exceed Your Tow Rating
Exceeding your tow rating might seem manageable at first, but the consequences build quickly and quietly. Click here to learn more. Read more...