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How Safe is your Rig?
October 16, 2008

How Safe is Your Rig?

Most people assume that if you "don't feel the trailer is even attached" then you're towing safely.  When in reality that more likely means that you're driving a combination that won't handle as well as it could in an emergency situation. 

Proper selection of a weight distribution hitch is essential for safety and control at highway speeds.  At the least make sure that your hitch ball is as close to the bumper as possible and adjust the hitch so that your torsion bars are transferring weight to the front wheels.  Use a good quality sway control on most trailers and use two say control units on trailers over 25' long.

Properly adjusted torsion bars on the weight distribution hitch lever some of the trailer tongue weight onto the front wheels of the tow vehicle.  This results in a level rig.  Sway control devices provide the best handling possible in highway situations. 

And don't forget your extension mirrors.  These are an absolute necessity when towing a trailer.  When properly adjusted they allow you to see the traffic in the lanes beside you and how your trailer is tracking as you roll along the highway.

If you're not sure about how safe your towing is, give us a call or stop in.  Our Service Dept. would be very happy to check it out.  Safe travelling!

-Info. from RV Lifestyle Magazine, Vol. 36, No. 5

 

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