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Load-pulling components such as the..enginej transmission, rear axle, wheel
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;added weight. The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds
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assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the
and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more,
the trailer
adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements.
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There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions,
having to do with trailering. Maki sure your rig will be legal, not only
where you live but also where you'll be driving. A good source for this
information can be state or provincial police.
You should always use a weight distributing (equalizing) hitch if your
trailer
will
weigh more than 3,000 pounds (1 362 kg). Consider using sway
control if your loaded trailer
will
weigh 3,000 pounds (1 362 kg) or more.
You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls.
Trailers that weigh more than 1,000 pounds (454 kg) should be
equipped with trailer brakes.
Surge brakes may be used on some trailers (e.g. boat trailers). However,
surge brakes do not work well with most
sway control devices. Do not
use sway control devices on trailers equipped with surge brakes.
Don't tow a trailer at
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during the first 1,000 miles (1 600
k m )
your new
vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't
drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle.
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helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
Obey speed limit restrictions when towing
a trailer. Don't drive faster
than the maximum posted speed for trailers (or no more than 55 mph
(90
k m / h ) )
to save wear on your vehicle's parts. Avoid continuous
operation in mountainous areas that have grades greater than 2% for
longer than 5 miles.
Change axle lubricant annually or every 7,500 miles (12 500
k m )
of
trailer towing, whichever occurs first.
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