Towing Tips and Preparation for a Safe and Successful Tow

Ensure the safety chains underneath the hitch are crossed when hauling any trailer. Connect them so that an 'X' forms beneath the hitch. This acts as a sort of net, catching the hitch if it comes loose from your vehicle while you're driving. The goal is that if the trailer detaches in an emergency, the hitch will land in the chains, and you will still have a little control over it, rather than landing on the road and causing more damage.

Inspect, inspect, and inspect your trailer again. Once an accident occurs due to your or one of your drivers' negligence, there is no going back. As a load vibrates down the road, it will loosen up no matter how tightly you tie it down. Even if you have to go inside an enclosed trailer, stop after the first 10 miles and retighten everything. After that, inspect your vehicle every time you stop for food, fuel, or sleep. Examine the hitch, wiring, and tires from all sides.

A battery powers the electric brakes on many of our trailers. These aid in the slowing down of heavy loads. Whether your trailer uses the towing vehicle's battery or a separate battery or backup battery kept on the trailer, it is up to you. Make sure to check the battery's charge regularly. The last thing you want is for your expected braking power to suddenly and dramatically drop, forcing you to take defensive driving measures that may cause damage.

Check that all of your lights work after you've connected them to the trailer. One of the most known complaints heard from people who come to us is that other trailer operators don't take the time to make sure their trailer lights are working properly.

To summarize, the most important thing to know about key towing in Sidney is how much weight the tow vehicle can handle when pushing a car forward. There is always a towing limit set by the manufacturer that you must adhere to. Furthermore, you should know the car's weight because it's dangerous to assume that a small truck can tow a full-size vehicle. Assumptions like these can cause damage to both or one of the cars. 

Matt Nichole is the author of this article. For more details about Tire Replacement Roadside please visit our website: victoriatowing.ca

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