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krobbe
Jul 03, 2017Explorer
First thing to do before towing anything for the first time is check the operation of tail/running lights, brakes/battery, tires for wear/rot and proper air pressure, axle bearings for looseness/wear/grease, tongue coupler wear/lube and chains in good condition.
The battery is required to activate the brakes via the breakaway switch in the event of a truck trailer separation. The breakaway switch has a small cable with a hook that attaches to the truck's hitch receiver same as the chains.
All of this stuff must be in good working order to safely tow a trailer.
Be safe out there.
The battery is required to activate the brakes via the breakaway switch in the event of a truck trailer separation. The breakaway switch has a small cable with a hook that attaches to the truck's hitch receiver same as the chains.
All of this stuff must be in good working order to safely tow a trailer.
Be safe out there.
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