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6. Pre-Tow Checklist
6.1 Pre-Tow Checklist
Before towing, double-check all of these items:
• Tires, wheels and lug nuts. See “Breaking In A
New Trailer” section of this manual.
• Tire Pressure. Infl ate tires on trailer and tow
vehicle to the pressure stated on the Certifi cation
/ VIN label.
• Coupler secured and locked. See “Coupling To
Tow Vehicle” section of this manual.
• Safety chains properly rigged to tow vehicle, not
to hitch or ball. See “Coupling To Tow Vehicle”
section of this manual.
• Test Tail, Stop, and Turn Lights.
• Test trailer brakes.
• Safety breakaway lanyard fastened to tow vehicle,
not to safety chains. See “Coupling To Tow
Vehicle” section of this manual.
• Cargo properly loaded, balanced and tied down.
See the appropriate “Loading And Unloading”
section of this manual.
• Tongue weight and weight distribution set-up.
• Ramps secured for travel.
• Fire extinguisher.
• Flares and refl ectors.
6.2 Make Regular Stops
After each 50 miles, or one hour of towing, stop and
check the following items:
• Coupler secured.
• Safety chains are fastened and not dragging.
• Cargo secured.
Pre-Tow Checklist