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Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires

Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper

limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the

Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or

see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Then be sure

you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle,

including the weight of the trailer tongue.

Hitches

It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.

Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are

a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are

some rules to follow:

The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended

for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other

bumper

-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted

hitch that does not attach to the bumper.

Will you have to make any holes in the body of your

vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do,

then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove

the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon

monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your

vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” in the Index).

Dirt and water can, too.

Safety Chains

You should always attach chains between your vehicle

and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue

of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road

if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions

about safety chains may be provided by the hitch

manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the

manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety

chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always

leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig.

And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

Does your trailer have its own brakes?

Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer

brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain

them properly. And because you have anti

-lock brakes,

do not try to tap into your vehicle’s brake system.

If you do, both systems won’t work well, or at all.

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