Hitching the Trailer to the Towing Vehicle
- Use a towing hitch appropriate for the loaded trailer.
- Make sure the size stamped on the ball hitch on the towing vehicle is the same size that is stamped on the trailer’s coupler. If the ball hitch is too small, a bump in the road could cause the coupler to lift off the hitch.
- Crisscross two strong safety chains to support the trailer’s coupler if it becomes disconnected.
- Connect the trailer to the towing vehicle’s lighting system. Make sure all the lights work, including the brake lights and both blinkers.
Crisscross the safety chains under the trailer’s coupler when attaching them to the towing vehicle.