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Ensure that tires are in good condition and are properly inflated. Watch
inflation especially closely: underinflated tires will overheat. Overheated
tires are a potential hazard as they may throw rubber and cause a blowout.
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Check and tighten wheel lugs regularly (every 50 miles when new until 200
miles are reached and then check lugs every 500 miles).
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Check brakes in a safe area - not while traveling a busy highway.
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Always solidly block trailer wheels before unhitching.
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Before leaving a camp area with a trailer in tow, ensure that the locking lever
is seated, break-away wire is attached to tow vehicle, the jacks are raised so
that they cannot touch the ground, the dolly wheel removed, 120-volt electric
cord properly stored, and safety chains and power cord to your tow vehicle
are connected.
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Ensure that all hold-down latches are securely fastened before travel.
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Always test running lights, brake lights, and trailer brakes before travel.
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Tow vehicle brake controller should be set such that the trailer brakes provide
nearly all of the stopping effort for the trailer.
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Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Some states post speed
limits specific to towing trailers.
