#TechTuesday Make Sure Your Trailer Is Safe To Hit The Road Again

#TechTuesday With the weather warming up we wanted to supply you with a Checklist to help make sure your trailer is ready and safe to hit the roads again! If you ever have any questions don't hesitate to give us a call at (810) 678-2727.

Pre-Departure Safety Checklist

• Check and correct tire pressure on the tow vehicle and trailer, including the spare tire.
• Make sure the wheel lug nuts/bolts on the tow vehicle and trailer are tightened to the correct torque.
• Be sure the hitch, coupler, draw bar and other equipment that connect the trailer and the tow vehicle are properly secured and adjusted.
• Make sure the safety chains are properly criss-crossed and connected, not touching the road but with enough slack to make turns.
• Check that the wiring is properly connected; not touching the road, but loose enough to make turns without disconnecting or damaging the wires.
• Make sure all the running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working.
• Verify that the brakes on the tow vehicle and trailer are operating correctly.
• Ensure the breakaway system lanyard is connected to the tow vehicle but not to the safety chains or ball mount.
• Check that all items are securely fastened on and in the trailer.
• Be sure the trailer jack, tongue support and any attached stabilizers are raised and lock in place.
• Check load distribution to make sure the tow vehicle and trailer are properly balanced front to back and side to side.
• Check side- and rear-view mirrors to make sure you have good visibility.
• Check routes and restrictions on bridges and tunnels.
• Make sure you have wheel chocks and jack stands.

Source: www.trailersafetyweek.com