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Trailer Checklist
Before driving, make
sure your vehicle and trailer maintenance is
current. This is very important because towing puts
additional stress on the tow vehicle. (Review the
next section of the brochure for an overview of
maintenance requirements.)
- Check and correct tire
pressure on the tow vehicle and trailer.
- Make sure the wheel lug
nuts/bolts on the tow vehicle and trailer are
tightened to the correct torque.
- Be sure the hitch, coupler,
draw bar, and other equipment that connect the
trailer and the tow vehicle are properly secured
and adjusted.
- Check that the wiring is
properly connected—not touching the road, but
loose enough to make turns without disconnecting
or damaging the wires.
- Make sure all running lights,
brake lights, turn signals, and hazard lights
are working.
- Verify that the brakes on the
tow vehicle and trailer are operating
correctly.
- Check that all items are
securely fastened on and in the trailer.
- Be sure the trailer jack,
tongue support, and any attached stabilizers are
raised and locked in place.
- Check load distribution to
make sure the tow vehicle and trailer are
properly balanced front to back and side to
side.
- Check side- and rear-view
mirrors to make sure you have good visibility.
- Check routes and restrictions
on bridges and tunnels.
- Make sure you have wheel
chocks and jack stands.
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