Pre-Tow Checklist; Make Regular Stops - Integrity Enclosed Trailer Owner's Manual

6. Pre-Tow Checklist

6.1 Pre-Tow Checklist
Before towing, double-check all of these items:
Tires, wheels and lug nuts. See "Breaking In A
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New Trailer" section of this manual.
Tire Pressure. Infl ate tires on trailer and tow
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vehicle to the pressure stated on the Certifi cation
/ VIN label.
Coupler secured and locked. See "Coupling To
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Tow Vehicle" section of this manual.
Safety chains properly rigged to tow vehicle, not
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to hitch or ball. See "Coupling To Tow Vehicle"
section of this manual.
Test Tail, Stop, and Turn Lights.
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Test trailer brakes.
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Safety breakaway lanyard fastened to tow vehicle,
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not to safety chains. See "Coupling To Tow
Vehicle" section of this manual.
Cargo properly loaded, balanced and tied down.
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See the appropriate "Loading And Unloading"
section of this manual.
Tongue weight and weight distribution set-up.
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Ramps secured for travel.
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Fire extinguisher.
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Flares and refl ectors.
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6.2 Make Regular Stops

After each 50 miles, or one hour of towing, stop and
check the following items:
Coupler secured.
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Safety chains are fastened and not dragging.
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Cargo secured.
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