Safe Towing For All Types of Vehicles

Check those trailer tires. 

"Many individuals check the tire pressures on their pickup truck, however they neglect to check the tires on the trailer," Ibbotson says. "Additionally review the trailer tires for dry decay and breaking, particularly if the trailer is put away outside and hasn't been utilized for quite a long time." 

Ensure your tow vehicle's upkeep is forward-thinking. 

Towing puts extra weight on the tow vehicle, so prior to taking off on a towing excursion, be certain your truck has as of late had an oil and channel change, the brake cushions have a lot of life staying, the motor coolant is filled to the appropriate level in the supply, and the transmission liquid is finished off, Ibbotson says. 

Match the hitch ball to the trailer. 

"Ensure the ball on your tow hitch is a similar size as the coupler on your trailer," says Kent Sundling, MrTruck.com originator. "Inaccurately measured hitch balls are the No. 1 reason for trailer mishaps," he says. Hitch balls normally come in three sizes: 1⅞ inches, 2 inches, and 2 5⁄16 inches. 

Check trailer lights. 

Prior to taking off, twofold check to ensure the trailer's electrical wiring framework is appropriately associated with the tow vehicle. Review the wires by hand; they ought to be adequately free to have the option to make diverts without getting disengaged from the tow vehicle, yet not so free that they contact the street. 

Pick the correct hitch. "A few vehicles accompany processing plant introduced tow hitches, however for those that don't, tracking down the correct hitch is significant," says David Bennett, AAA fix frameworks chief. "Visit your neighborhood trailer rental organization and disclose what you mean to tow. An expert there can give you appropriate direction."

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