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WARNING
4.
CHECKING THE TRAILER BEFORE/DURING EACH TOW
4.1
PRE-TOW CHECKLIST
Before towing, double-check all of these items:
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Tires, wheels and lug nuts
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Coupler secured and locked
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Safety chains properly rigged to tow vehicle, not to hitch or ball
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Test of lights: Tail, Stop, Clearance, Turn and Backup (if equipped)
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Safety breakaway switch cable fastened to tow vehicle, not to safety chains
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Cargo properly loaded, balanced and tied down
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Tongue weight
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Doors and gates latched and secured
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Fire Extinguisher
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Flares and reflectors
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Proper size lug nut wrench and jack
4.2
MAKE REGULAR STOPS
Stop and check the following items during normal stops or if something appears
abnormal:
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Coupler secured
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Safety chains are fastened and not dragging
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Cargo secure
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Cargo door latched and secured
5.
BREAKING IN A NEW TRAILER
5.1
RETIGHTEN LUG NUTS AT FIRST 25, 50 AND 200 MILES
Wheel lugs can shift and settle quickly after being first assembled, and must be checked after
the first 50, 100, 150 and 200 miles of driving. Failure to perform this check may resulting in a
wheel coming loose from the trailer, causing a crash and leading to death or serious injury.
If the door opens, your cargo may be ejected onto the road, resulting in death or
serious injury to other drivers.
Always secure the door latch after closing. Place a linchpin or lock in the catch.
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