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General Safety Information
Be alert for slippery conditions. You are more likely to be affected by slippery road surfaces when driving
a tow vehicle with a trailer, than driving a tow vehicle without a trailer.
Anticipate the trailer “swaying.” Swaying can be caused by excessive steering, wind gusts, roadway
edges, or by the trailer reaction to the pressure wave created by passing trucks and busses.
When encountering trailer sway take your foot off the gas, and steer as little as possible in order to stay
on the road. Use small “trim-like” steering adjustments. Do not attempt to steer out of the sway; you’ll only
make it worse. Also do not apply the tow vehicle brakes to correct trailer swaying. On the other hand,
application of the trailer brakes alone will tend to straighten out the combination, especially when going
downhill. Check rearview mirrors frequently to observe the trailer and traffic. Use lower gear when
driving down steep or long grades. Use the engine and transmission as a brake. Do not ride the brakes,
as they can overheat and become ineffective. Be aware of your trailer height, especially when
approaching bridges, roofed areas and around trees.
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RAILER
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OT
P
ROPERLY
C
OUPLED TO THE
H
ITCH
It is critical that the trailer be securely coupled to the hitch ball, and that the safety chains and emergency
break-away brake cable are correctly attached. Uncoupling may result in death or serious injury to you
and to others.
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Proper selection and condition of the coupler and hitch are essential to safely
towing your trailer. A loss of coupling may result in death or serious injury.
Be sure the hitch load rating is equal to or greater than the load rating of the
coupler.
Be sure the hitch size matches the coupler size
Observe the hitch for wear, corrosion and cracks before coupling. Replace
worn, corroded or cracked hitch components before coupling the trailer to the
tow vehicle.
Be sure the hitch components are tight before coupling the trailer to the tow
vehicle.
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An improperly coupled trailer can result in death or serious injury.
Do not move the trailer until:
The coupler is secured and locked to hitch;
The safety chains are secured to the tow vehicle; and
The trailer jack(s) are fully retracted.
Do not tow the trailer on the road until:
Tires and wheels are checked;
The trailer brakes are checked;
The breakaway switch is connected to the tow vehicle;
The load is secured to the trailer; and
The trailer lights are connected and checked.