With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, a lot of people will be loading up their trailers or hopping in their RVs to have one last hurrah before summer comes to a close. However, you still have aware of the potential hazards when you’re embarking on a road trip. For instance, if you’ll be towing a boat trailer or camper of some sort, you have to take certain precautions. That means, double checking to make sure that your tow hitch is properly secured with two safety chains. In addition, you’ll need to have working brake lights and turn signals on your trailer.
If you’ll be traveling in an RV or motorhome, you’ll have to take more precautions than most since the vehicle is so heavy. Definitely have your tire pressure and tread checked before hitting the road, in addition to ensuring that your brakes are in working order. Afterall, a tire blowout on a motor home can have catastrophic results. You’ll also want to make sure that everything inside the trailer is secured so you don’t have items falling on top of you if you take a sharp turn. Once you’re on the road, stay well within the speed limit and give yourself ample braking distance, especially when you’re turning.
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