New to towing. Speed? Weight?
My husband and I are new to towing. We are preparing to tow our travel trailer for the first time, and we have a few questions. First - the specs: Trailer - 1974 23' Prowler Truck - 1989 Chevy Su...
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Tires.........how old are they? More than 5 yrs. old---get new ones.
MAX Speed (regardless of Speed Limit signs) is 65 MPH due to speed rating of your trailer tires. (See that info on sidewall of tires)
Do you have a 'weight distribution hitch'?
Safety chains should be crossed under trailer tongue when connected to tow vehicle. (forms a cradle to catch tongue if trailer becomes disconnected)
Trailer battery.......need a good full charged one when towing to provide DC power to trailer brakes should trailer become disconnected.
Emergency brake switch cable connected to tow vehicle
MAX Speed (regardless of Speed Limit signs) is 65 MPH due to speed rating of your trailer tires. (See that info on sidewall of tires)
Do you have a 'weight distribution hitch'?
Safety chains should be crossed under trailer tongue when connected to tow vehicle. (forms a cradle to catch tongue if trailer becomes disconnected)
Trailer battery.......need a good full charged one when towing to provide DC power to trailer brakes should trailer become disconnected.
Emergency brake switch cable connected to tow vehicle
