If you have a trailer, then you probably already know that trailer hitches are necessary
to haul it safely. While you should definitely invest in a good, strong
hitch, one that’s appropriately matched to your trailer and vehicle and that
won’t allow your trailer to come unhitched, it’s also important to follow some
other safety measures too.
Did you know, for example, that many trailers feature a
battery that can work to kick in your trailer’s brakes in the event of an
accidental detachment? If your trailer has this feature (check to see), then
you’ll definitely want to make every effort to keep your trailer’s battery
fully charged.
It’s also important to set your trailer’s tongue weight
correctly. If you haven’t done this, then it won’t matter if you’re using the
most high quality trailer hitches available or not. In order for your trailer
to stay balanced and upright, the tongue weight should be approximately fifteen
percent of the trailer’s overall weight.
If you follow these tips and use good common sense, you
should have a terrific towing experience.
