Towing can be very dangerous for you and others especially if you do not follow the towing safety rules. Here are some safety tips that can help you the next time you want to tow something.

1. Load your trailer correctly; when loading your trailer you must make sure you know the exact weight the B&W Trailer hitches can withstand. If you put a load that your trailer hitch cannot take, then that is an accident waiting to happen. Make sure the trailer is balanced and securly held with the center of gravity as low as possible so that you can control the load.
2. Hook up correctly; make sure you have followed the instructions of hooking up the B&W trailer hitch correctly. Ensure that your safety chains are crossed and securely connected.
3. Do not speed; when driving with the extra load, speeding could be the most dangerous thing you can do. Always allow plenty of stopping and following distance as the brakes will react slower than when you are not trailering.
4. Be careful when changing lanes; when hauling big loads you must be extra careful when changing lanes when need arises. Make sure you have wide trailering side mirrors to give you a clear view of the lane next to you and of your trailer.
5. Watch traffic flow; you should keep your eyes out for any speeding drivers and avoid them. You must also look further ahead than you normally do in order to give yourself a better chance of avoiding mishaps.
6.  Brake slowly; this is necessary if you want to prevent the trailer from swaying. If you speed the trailer will begin swinging which can result in you losing control of the truck. It is therefore important to keep your foot on the brake or input a little trailer brake with the brake controller. Just press the button and your trailer will snap right back in behind your tow vehicle.

Further safety tips that you need to observe regularly while using trailers include;

• Observing all speed limits on the road
• Pause after 50-100 miles to check on all your hitching connections
• Always tow with the necessary safety gear even for short distances.

If you follow these few guidelines while towing, your towing experience should be smooth sailing with no eventualities.

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