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Hooking up a trailer in ten easy steps

Written By Best Trailer Inc on Saturday, Apr 25, 2015 | 07:18 PM

 
Presented by BestTrailerInc.com and the Home Depot. How to hookup a trailer in Ten Easy steps: Step 1: Test the tow vehicle's wiring. Step 2: Verify the trailer ball & hitch meet the min. gross vehicle weight rating. Also check that the ball and hitch size match. Step 3: Back up to trailer Step 4: Lower the tongue jack, secure the tongue latch, and insert the safety keeper. Step 5: Lift up on the trailer using the tongue jack to make sure there is a secure connection between the trailer and the hitch. Step 6: Raise and secure the tongue jack for towing. Step 7: Hook up safety chains making sure to cross them as you do Step 8: Connect the lights. Run the light cord through the safety keeper. Step 9: Step back and verify that the trailer is level or slightly up hill. Step 10: Check all the running lights, left and right signal, and brake lights. Step 11: Drive safely. Videography And Editing By http://vidpro.biz/ Music By http://audionautix.com/