TOWING SAFETY TIPS

When you are towing any trailer, you are not just responsible for one vehicle on the road, which makes safe towing so critical. Whether you’re towing with the pickup truck or a Suv, the experts at West Side Rental are here to show you how to tow safely before heading out on your next job or adventure.

DO NOT EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE'S TOWING LIMITS

Be sure to consult your owner’s manual to confirm the maximum amount your car can tow. if you try to tow more than your vehicle can handle, it con offect how your car performs on the road and how It brakes, as well as potentially damage the suspension, engine, and drivetrain. Keep in mind that not all configurations of the same vehicle are equipped to tow the same amount.

MAKE SURE THE TRAILER IS PACKED CORRECTLY

in addition to staying within your vehicle’s towing limits, take precoutions to moke sure that all cargo is property positioned, Approximotely 60 percent of the trailer’s load should be over the front half of the trailer, and weight should be distributed evenly over the left and right sides.

INSPECT YOUR TIRES

Take a look at the tires on both your vehicle and trailer, Underinflated tires con cause handling issues as well os create more rolling resistance. This means a decreose in fuel efficiency and on increose in the chance of a tire blow-out.

CHECK THE LIGHTS

Ensure that your tall lights and the marker lights on your trailer are functioning as intended. If your vehicle and troller are not properly illuminated, there is an increased risk of a collision during nighttime drives.