Before I hit the road I make sure to go through everything that needs to be done in order to hook up my truck and trailer properly. Here is a list of what I do before take off!

Pre-Flight Check List!

• Maintenance Schedule UTD? Y/N
• Tow Vehicle Adequate Y/N
• Hitch & Coupler
  • Lubricated Y/N
  • Worn down? Y/N
• Plug for Wire Connection Correct? Y/N
  • Proper Adapter? Y/N
• Hook Up
  • Coupler Locked onto Ball Y/N
  • Safety Chains attached and not dragging? Y/N
  • Breakaway Switch Connected? Y/N
• Breakaway battery Charged? Y/N
• Trailer loaded with 10% Tongue Weight? Y/N
  • DO NOT OVERLOAD
• Check Tires
  • Excess Wear? Y/N
  • Cuts? Y/N
  • Pressure correct? Y/N
• Lugs Torqued? Y/N
• Check Brake Function
  • Adjust Brake controller as needed
• Lights on? Y/N
  • Brake Lights? Y/N
  • Running Lights? Y/N
  • Turn Signals? Y/N
  • Reverse? Y/N
• Ramp/ Tail gate secured? Y/N
• Trailer Sitting Level? Y/N

Its better to be safe than sorry! Making a check list, and then making checking your trailer and tow vehicle a habit is a must. Breaking down on the side of the road in your vehicle is bad enough. Breaking down while pulling a loaded trailer is a much bigger problem. By planning ahead and using our check list you can save yourself from a possible roadside breakdown or worse.