JD's Auto & Trailer Repair

Ten plus years ago we opened and started providing excellent auto and trailer repair services to customers in the Fox Valley and Greater Chicago area. We quickly realized the high demand for trailer expertise in the area. That's when we devoted our business to solving all towing and trailer challenges.

Contact us to discuss your towing and/or bike rack hitch needs. JD's Auto and Trailer Repair boasts a collective knowledge base of 40+ years in the towing industry. Our friendly staff asks the important questions to determine the exact equipment required. After that, we'll install your hitch equipment and happily assist with set-up.

NOTE: The vehicle the hitch is installed on ALWAYS determines the maximum towing capacity. Weight distribution consists of components (an adjustable ball mount, torsion bars and brackets) being installed between your tow vehicle and trailer. They proportionately transfer the weight the trailer adds to the back of the vehicle forward to the front axle of the tow vehicle and back to the axles of the trailer creating a safer, balanced single rig.

Flat towing your vehicle behind your RV is safe, secure and easy with the proper flat towing products. The tow bar systems we install are Blue Ox and Curt, allowing us to provide custom applications for practically every vehicle out there. We have everything to hitch up your vehicle and begin your adventure safely!

As your vehicle begins to slow, the weight of the trailer moves forward. When this happens the actuator on the trailer compresses and pressurizes the hydraulic fluid in the brake lines and causes the calipers to apply pressure against the rotors causing the speed of the trailer to reduce. The actuator doesn't know the difference between compression from forward motion and backward.