Is Your Vehicle Ready to Tow?

You are ready for vacation with the family. What should you take into consideration when hauling the family’s boat or trailer, though? Here are two important rules for towing.

1. Avoid sharp turns when towing

You have more weight attached, which means that your vehicle’s suspension is a bit compromised. You should not try to take sharp turns while hauling a trailer or boat.

2. Turn your truck in the opposite direction when backing up when there is an extra load attached

Trailers are only attached to your truck via hitch. It is necessary, then, for you to pay attention to the direction that your additional carrier turns to ensure safety on the road. As a rule of thumb, a trailer will typically go in the direction you desire when you turn the vehicle’s wheel in the opposite direction. You would steer your truck to the left, for instance, if you want your extra load to go to the right when backing up.

Want to learn more about hauling? Stop by our car repair and maintenance destination in Sunnyside for a more in-depth session about towing!