Following Distance

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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    Vehicle Load Limits
    It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory&-instal ...

    Doing Your Own Service Work
    If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing eno ...

    Safety Chains
    Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the h ...