ELECTRICAL TRAILER WIRING
All trailers must have taillights, brake lights and turn signals connected in with the towing ve- hicle’s electrical system. It is also recommended that a
TOWING HEAVY TRAILER LOADS
1.Trailer brakes – In all cases refer to your Vehicle Owner’s Manual and the Trailer Operating Manual to be certain you have an adequate braking system to handle the vehicle/trailer combination. Also, state requirements, road and weather conditions and grade of road, etc. should be taken into consid- eration when assessing the need for trailer brakes.
2.Additional equipment – the following items may be helpful for towing heavy loads. Consult your ve- hicle Owner’s Manual for recommended towing accessories.
(A)Overload Springs
(B)Overload or air shocks
(C)Transmission Oil Cooler
(D)Engine Oil Cooler
(E)Coolant recovery System
(F)Heavy Duty Fan
(G)Side View Mirrors
(H)Sway Control
SAFE DRIVING
(1)Loading Trailer – The trailer should be loaded so that the downward tongue weight is approximately 10% of the gross trailer weight.
(2)Driving – The following precautions should be taken when towing a trailer:
(A)Following and stopping distance – the rule of thumb for the minimum distance that should be maintained between you and the preceding car is one car and trailer length for every 10 MPH you are traveling. The distance should be increased accordingly depending on road and weather conditions. Avoid sudden stops if possible.
(B)Passing – Accelerating and passing should be done slowly to allow extra distance for passing. Signal well in advance when passing and returning to the proper lane.
(C)Turning – Drive slightly beyond normal turning power to avoid running over curbs and soft shoulders.
(D)Uphill and Downhill Grades – Reduces speed and use a lower transmission gear for steep or long up or down hill grades.
(E)Parking –
S Avoid parking on uphill or downhill grades
S Place transmission in “PARK”
S Apply parking brake.
S Use wheel chucks.
(F)Trailer Sway – If trailer sways, reduce speed; apply trailer brakes rather than car brakes to control sway. If excessive sway persists, consult your local dealer for help.
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