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Use two friction sway controls if your trailer is over 5,000 lbs.
(2 270 kg) loaded weight, and/or is over 24 ft. (7.3 m) long.
Use at least one friction sway control if pour trailer is over 2,000 lbs.
(900 kg) loaded weight, and consider using
one for trailers under
2,000 lbs. (900 kg.).
Trailers that weigh more than 1,000 pounds (454 kg) should be
Surge brakes work with most weight distributing hitches as long as all
equipped with trailer brakes.
the equipment is properly installed. Check with the hitch manufacturer
-for advice and installation instructions.
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If a,:trailer is over 5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg), adjust the vehicle rear tire
pressure to 35 psi (240 kPa) (cold tire pressure).
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 tongu
will not drop to-the road if it becomes separated from .the hitch.
Instructions -about safety chains
may be provided by the hitch
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manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them
to the
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bumper. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig.
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And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
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Trailer Brakes
If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) when loaded, it
needs to be equipped with adequate brakes. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to maintain them
properly.
Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle hydraulic
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-brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well,
or at
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