Racing Trailer Safety Tips
Using a trailer is the preferred mode of transportation for hauling racing cars from one place to another. Race trailers help you get those vehicles where they need to be quickly and efficiently. However, it’s essential to ensure that you’re being as safe and responsible as possible when using and loading up these trailers. That’s why we’ve put together these safety tips to help you get started.
Check the Tire Pressure
The tires on both your race car trailer and your towing vehicle support you on the road, so they need to be in good condition at all times. Inspect your tires for uneven wear on the treads, low pressure, and embedded objects. Race trailers are quite heavy, and this can take a toll on tires, so you may want to install a tire pressure monitoring system that lets you know whether they’re evenly filled to manufacturer specifications. This way, you can spend less time worrying about your tires and know when to take your rig to a service department. You can also check the tires manually with a tire pressure gauge before every trip and inflate them accordingly.
Inspect the Braking System
Making sure that your racing car trailer’s brake control system is in proper working order will help you stay safe while driving. This system activates your trailer’s brakes when the brakes of the towing vehicle are depressed, which means you’ll be able to quickly come to a complete stop. With thousands of pounds in towing weight behind your vehicle, it’s crucial that all your brakes function well on the road, and that your trailer’s brake lights operate for other drivers.
Safe Loading
When you are ready to load your racing cars, remember that you can either drive them up the rig or, if they are damaged or particularly precious, we’d recommend using a winch to haul them onto the trailer. Whichever way you choose, make sure to do it cautiously.
Once your vehicles are loaded onto your trailer, you’ll want to use the tie-downs to secure them firmly. Ratchet straps can be a great choice, and they will keep the car from bouncing around too much on the way. Give everything a tug to make sure that it’s secure and then raise the trailer ramp before heading to your next destination.
We hope that these tips help you transport your race car with the confidence that your precious vehicles are safe. If you still need a race trailer, get in touch with us at Victory Custom Trailers in Metamora, MI, and we’ll help you find exactly what you need. We proudly serve all those in Detroit and Flint.