Tips For Towing a Trailer

Posted by Millennium Trailers, Inc. on January 23rd, 2020

One should get the best trailer so as to get the maximum convenience while transporting cars. Stacker car trailers are car trailers that allow cars to be loaded on a lower and upper deck. These trailers allow cars to be raised to the upper level with the help of lift in the trailer.They come in both gooseneck and bumper pull models and are pulled with large motor. Custom stacker car trailer are largely used to carry multiple cars in enclosed trailer. Multiple brands of stacker car trailer are available based on the needs. These are triple axle trailers and come with finished interiors and cabinets.

Towing a trailer may seem a simple exercise, but huge loss of life and property occurs in towing related accidents. Trailer drivers must know about safety practices and loading techniques while transporting cars from one place to another. This will help to transport the vehicles safely.

Before towing a trailer, it must be checked that both trailer and tow vehicle are rated for the load to be carried. It is recommended to purchase a tow vehicle with a higher weight rating. The next essential components for towing a vehicle is a proper hitch and receiver. Class III hitch and receiver are suitable for common use. It has a maximum trailer weight of 6,000 pounds when used as a weight carrying hitch or 10,000 pounds when used as a distributing hitch. A weight distributing hitch and trailer brakes should be used for hauling vehicles.

A trailer sway is a serious issue with the trailer owners, where the trailer rhythmically sways back and forth,the vehicle falls on one side eventually. Tongue weight, load capacity and air pressure of tyres are the main factors responsible for trailer sway. To protect yourself from the dangers of trailer sway,you can install anti sway system.You can also follow the following precautions to avoid trailer sway- centering the load over trailer’s axle, not placing the heaviest part to the rear of the trailer’s axle.

Specific procedures should be followed while loading and strapping down a vehicle to avoid damage to the vehicle. Some of the guidelines which apply for all the trailers are- vehicle’s weight should be centred over the trailer’s weight. The trailer vehicle should be in park or in first gear.

Following the above tips will help to keep the trailer away from accident.

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