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CONNECTING
TO
THE
TOW
VEHICLE
(CONTINUED)
Pull
Test
FAILURE
TO
PERFORM
A
PULL
TEST
COULD
RESULT
IN
SEVERE
PROPERTY
DAMAGE,
INJURY
OR
DEATH.
FAILURE
TO
SECURE
TOW
VEHICLE
AND
RV
FROM
MOVEMENT
DURING
THIS
PROCEDURE
COULD
RESULT
IN
SEVERE
PROPERTY
DAMAGE,
INJURY
OR
DEATH.
1. Make
sure
the
trailer
wheels
are
blocked,
the
trailer
landing
gear
is
resting
on
firm
ground
to
support
the
trailer
and
the
tow
vehicle
is
in
park
with
the
emergency
brake
engaged.
2. Return
to
the
cab
of
the
tow
vehicle,
release
the
emergency
brake
and
apply
the
trailer
brakes.
3. Slowly
pull
the
trailer
forward
with
the
tow
vehicle.
NOTE:
If
properly
connected,
the
brakes
and
chock
blocks
will
prevent
you
from
moving.
4. After
successfully
performing
the
Pull
Test,
fully
raise
the
landing
gear
per
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
5. Check
and
inspect
all
electrical
circuits
for
proper
operation,
including
clearance
lights,
turn
signals
and
stop
lights.
6. Remove
and
store
all
trailer
wheel
blocks.
When
pulling
an
RV,
the
most
obvious
difference
is
mass.
You’ll
be
taller,
wider
and
much
heavier.
Allow
yourself
plenty
of
room
and
time
to
maneuver
out
of
potentially
difficult
situations.
Being
taller,
RVs
are
more
susceptible
to
sway
caused
by
cross
winds
and
turbulence
created
by
other
large
passing
vehicles.
Having
the
correct
hitch
equipment
that
is
adjusted
properly
can
significantly
reduce
these
effects.
Know
the
height
of
your
RV.
This
will
help
in
avoiding
overhead
obstructions
such
as
tree
branches,
low
building
overhangs
and
low
clearance
bridges
or
overpasses.
Know
the
width
of
your
RV.
This
is
important
when
negotiating,
turns
and
other
obstructions.
Extendable
side
mirrors
and/or
add
on
tow
mirrors
can
help
greatly.
Know
how
much
your
RV
weighs
and
be
aware
of
the
weight
ratings
of
the
RV.
This
information
is
available
for
your
safety.
It
is
critical
to
never
overload
your
RV.
Overloading
adversely
affects
the
towing
and
handling
of
your
RV.
Stay
within
the
weight
ratings
and
limits
of
your
RV.
A
tow
vehicle
and
RV
weigh
a
lot
and
takes
longer
to
stop.
Increase
your
following
distance
behind
other
vehicles.
Give
yourself
plenty
of
room
and
time
to
stop.
