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Following Distance

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Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns.

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Parking Brake
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Weight of the Trailering Combination
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Environmental Concerns
• Always use established trails, roads, and areas that have been set aside for public off-road recreational driving and obey all posted regulations. • Do not damage shrubs, flowers, trees, or gra ...