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Tire Pressure: Making sure all of your tires, including any spares you are traveling with are properly inflated by checking the Pressure. PSI should be filled to the manufacturer recommended level. You can use a mobile air compressor to adjust to proper levels. Under or over inflated tires increase likelihood of blowouts so it is important to monitor tire pressure on a regular basis.
2. Tread and Wear: Tread depth directly impacts the tire’s control on the road. From braking to over ride smoothness, adequate tread keeps the trailer riding smoothly and safely. Some things to look out for include cracks, bulges, signs of excessive wear, and bald spots. If you notice any of these on your tires, it is best to replace the whole tire. For more information about your tires, see our article onessential trailer maintenance tips.
Load Like a Pro: Step-by-Step Guide to Prepare and Load Your Trailer With today’s rise in DIY culture, people look to do accomplish more themselves and rely on others less. This extends to every aspect of life including moving goods and towing. The perception is if I can accomplish something on my own, I don’t need to pay for someone else to do it. In most cases, tasks are fairly easy to accomplish with little experience, however when you get to tasks such as towing, it is vital that you take the appropriate steps to ensure safe travel. Whether you’re moving equipment, hauling supplies, or transporting furniture, proper loading and securing involves more than just packing. Planning is necessary to take into consideration weight, balance, stability, and security. Today, we will explore each step that goes into properly loading, driving, and unloading your trailer to ensure you and your cargo get to where you’re going safely.
Before you start, it is important to position your vehicle and the trailer to ensure a successful trailer backing. Make sure you start on level ground with lots of space. Think of a large empty parking lot for practice.
Ensure Proper Hitching:If your trailer is not already, make sure your trailer is hitched properly with correct the correct ball, chains are attached properly, and safety pin is in place. For more information on how to hitch your trailer up, visit our article onSafe Towing Practices.
Align the Trailer and Vehicle: Start by keeping the vehicle and your trailer straight to simplify this process.
Set Mirrors for Full View: If you are able to, adjust your mirrors so you can see the full length of the trailer including the back edges. The further back you can see the better.
Use the 6 O’clock Steering Method: When you are ready, we suggest placing your hands at the 6 o’clock position on the wheel for better control. Obviously you need to figure out the best position for you but this is a good starting point.
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