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Level Towing
Having the tow vehicle and recreational vehicle level with each other will help improve tow-ability as well
as safe driving. A hitch that is too low can cause the front of the trailer to drag. A hitch that is too high can
cause the rear of the trailer to hit those high spots in the road.
Lights
Check all electrical connections to ensure all lights on the tow vehicle and travel trailer are functioning
properly. The brake lights, hazards and turn signals should be in synchronization with the tow vehicle.
Tire Safety Tips (also see chapters 9&10)
Preventing Tire Damage
• Slow down if you have to go over a pothole or other objects in the road.
• Do not run over curbs or other foreign objects in the roadway, and try not to strike the curb when
parking.
Tire Safety Checklist
• Check tire pressure regularly (at least once per month), including the spare.
• Inspect tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread, cracks, foreign objects, or other signs of wear or
trauma.
• Remove bits of glass and foreign objects wedged in the tread.
• Make sure your tire valves have valve caps.
• Do not overload your vehicle.
• Drivers should always obey posted speed limits and reduce speeds when necessary based on vehicle,
road, weather and/ or traffic conditions.
• Vehicle speed, load and inflation pressures, all of which are within the control of the driver, are critical
factors for the safe and enjoyable operation of any vehicle.
• The tire designation ‘ST’ is the tire specifically for use by the trailer industry. Industry standards indicate
tires with the ‘ST’ designation are speed restricted to 100 KMH under normal inflation and load conditions
unless a different speed restriction is indicated on the sidewall of the tire. Therefore Escape Trailer
Industries recommends restricting your towing speed to a maximum of 100 KMH. NEVER EXCEED
POSTED SPEED LIMITS.
Check tires for proper inflation and wheel lug torque to meet manufacturer’s specifications.
Summary of Contents for Escape 2014
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