Safety: Trailer Towing Safety

This list of resources includes information for properly and safely operating vehicles while towing trailers. It addresses the following important issues:

  • Knowing if your vehicle has the capacity to tow a trailer.
  • Different size receivers and balls.
  • Proper use of safety chains.
  • Proper hook up of electric brakes.
  • Extra care required when pulling out and merging onto the interstate.
  • Extra distance required when attempting to stop with a heavy trailer.
  • Importance of proper balance when loading a trailer.
  • Tongue weight and towing capacity of your vehicle.
  • Tips on backing up with a trailer.

    You will also find a helpful link to the FWS NCTC boat trailering videos.

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