SAFETY PROCEEDURES
When driving
,
the loss of control of trailer or towing vehicle can result in death or serious
injury. The most common causes of this are the following
:
•
Not properly sizing the trailer to the tow vehicle and vice versa.
o
Causes stability issues
o
Places strain on
m
otor and transmission
•
Driving too fast while towing the trailer
o
Towing a trailer over 55
m
ph is not recommended
o
I
f you drive to
o
fast the trailer can
s
way possibility
cause
loss of control
•
Incorrect
breaking and steering under conditions where the trailer is at sway
o
Trailer will change how the
t
ow vehicle stops and handles
o
In windy condition it will push around the tow vehicle
o
Passing and stopping will require a long distance
•
Wrong weight distribution and overloading the trailer and tow vehicle
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Tires coming loose due to
l
ugs being loose
o
Inspect the trailer and check lugs before each tow is essential
o
If tire is damaged replace before tow
bald spots
cuts
cracks
nails
•
Not checking tire pressure
o
M
ay increase trailer instability
o
Causes increase tire wear
o
M
ay cause a blowout and loss of control
•
Wrong connection of trailer to
t
ow vehicle hitch
o
The trailer and
h
itch must be securely connected
o
Emergency breakaway chains must be connected correctly
Improper rigging of the safety chains can
result in loss of control of the trailer and
tow vehicle, leading to death or serious
injury, if the trailer uncouples from the tow
vehicle.
Cross chains underneath hitch and coupler
with enough slack to permit turning and to
hold tongue up, if the trailer comes loose.
Fasten chains to frame of tow vehicle.
Do not fasten chains to any part of the
hitch unless the hitch has holes or loops
specifi cally for that purpose.
Infl ate tires to pressure stated on the
Certifi cation / VIN label.
Improper tire pressure may cause unstable
trailer. Blowout and loss of control may
occur. Death or serious injury can result.
Make sure of proper tire pressure before
towing trailer.
