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Learn how to tow your trailer properly to avoid any possible issues. See below our Tips & Tricks:
Check if you meet the basic requirements to get started.
Check towing capacity of your vehicle.
Check weight of load to be carried.
Check dimensions of load to be carried.
Check towing vehicle is in good roadworthy condition.
Check towbar on vehicle is in good condition.
Check that condition of light socket on vehicle is good.
Have a number plate to match vehicle to fit on trailer.
Your RentATrailer handover person will usually be able to assist to connect trailer to vehicle.
Check that all lights are working on trailer.
Affix number plate to holder on trailer.
Make sure that the breakaway cable or safety chain is secured to vehicle.
If jockey wheel is fitted make sure it is raised and secured well.
Make sure you have everything needed to drive our trailers confidently and safely.
If towing a long or wide trailer driver must be aware that the trailer will “Cut in” when going around bends.
If towing a wide trailer on a narrow road it is recommended to turn on tail lights as front white lights will warn oncoming traffic that there is a wide trailer being towed.
Be aware that stopping distances will generally increase somewhat.
In Ireland speed limit whilst towing a trailer is 80km/hr.
Our car transporter trailers are provided with 4 straps suitable for securing the wheels of the car being towed. It is important that these straps are pulling backward and forward from each wheel.
Our bike transporter trailer is supplied with straps to secure around the handlebars of the bike in both directions. In addition, there is another strap to secure the rear of the motorbike(s).
For flatbed and general purpose trailers we generally recommend ratchet straps for securing the load. These can be supplied by RentaTrailer if required. Care must be taken not to run straps over sharp edges other wise damage or failure of straps may occur during transit.
If a long load is overhanging the rear of the trailer substantially a coloured flag must be attached to the rear of the load to warn other road users.
Our car transporter trailers are provided with 4 straps suitable for securing the wheels of the car being towed. It is important that these straps are pulling backward and forward from each wheel.
Our bike transporter trailer is supplied with straps to secure around the handlebars of the bike in both directions. In addition, there is another strap to secure the rear of the motorbike(s).
For flatbed and general purpose trailers we generally recommend ratchet straps for securing the load. These can be supplied by RentaTrailer if required. Care must be taken not to run straps over sharp edges other wise damage or failure of straps may occur during transit.
If a long load is overhanging the rear of the trailer substantially a coloured flag must be attached to the rear of the load to warn other road users.
One the load is loaded the combination of towing vehicle and trailer will act in a different manner. Stopping distances will be longer. It is also recommended to gently work your way up to your ideal travelling speed. It is also recommended to pull in after travelling some distance to check if your tying ropes and straps are still tight. On long journeys this could be repeated a few times.
Some potential problems.
If a trailer has been loaded with a long load overhanging to the rear or with the heaviest part of a load behind the centre of the trailer axles the trailer may snake one you travel above a certain speed. This is a dangerous situation and we would recommend you readjust your load if possible. If this can’t be done it may be possible to travel at a reduced speed as long as the trailer and load are not “wagging the vehicle”
If a trailer has been loaded with too much weight to the front there may be a loss of traction if the trailer is being towed with a front wheel drive vehicle. To correct this move the load back on the trailer.
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