Learn About Ford F-150 Towing
Ensure Trailer Safety
Towing is an important task because it allows you to take large equipment or your boat to the desired destination. Achieving this safety means the driver, the vehicle, and the trailer all have to work in unison. The professionals at Boulevard Ford of Lewes developed this trailer safety checklist to assist with your towing efforts. A critical factor is becoming a driving expert, and it takes a lot of practice before you can tow the biggest loads. Gain experience and take a look at our safety checklist for your next trip.
Hitching the Trailer
The owner’s manual for your trailer will detail the proper hitting system that is needed. Be sure to attach the safety chains between your vehicle and the unit for extra security. Confer with us if you have any questions from the owner’s manual.
Load Securely
Distributing the weight equally to avoid an imbalance is another item on our trailer safety checklist. Make sure the front and rear have an equal weight distribution, as well as the left and right sides having a balanced weight. If the weight is not identical, the trailer could sway dangerously and create excessive stress on the connection.
Maintenance Checkup
Check your trailer to make sure all the components are in optimal condition. We encourage you to perform these regular checks as part of our trailer safety checklist to assure that your trailer is in pristine condition for your next tow.
Compliance Verification
Trailer owners are required to guarantee compliance through the Compliance Verification Program from the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM). This program spotlights industry best practices, and it is mandatory to complete for NATM membership.
Perfect Combination
The completely-redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 is a mighty truck model with a best-in-class towing capacity of 14,000 lbs. It is an ideal choice for driving your travel trailer to the campsite or taking your boat to the water for a day of fishing. Learn about all the towing abilities for the 2021 Ford F-150 and other rugged Ford models when you visit Boulevard Ford of Lewes and take a test drive. While you are here, we can talk more about our trailer safety checklist.
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