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If the trailer is laden is the load correctly distributed
i.e. Not too much or too little nose weight?
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Is the load within the trailer's official payload? -
i.e. Not overloaded.
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Is the actual gross weight being towed within the towing
vehicle manufacturer's recommended maximum towing limit
(whether braked or unbraked.)?
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Is the load correctly secured?
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Are all the lights undamaged and working correctly?
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Are the 7 core cable and plug undamaged?
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Is the correct number plate fitted? (both registration
number and style)
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Is the breakaway cable or secondary coupling undamaged
and correctly connected, to a suitable point on the
tow bar or towing vehicle?
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Are the tyre pressures correct and all tyres free from
cuts, bulges and with adequate tread, (including the
spare)? Tyres must have a continuous tread depth of
at least 1.60 mm on cars, light vans and trailers, across
the centre three-quarters of the width (1mm for other
vehicles)
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Are you satisfied that the wheel nuts/bolts are tightened
to the correct torque?
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If required are the mudguards in satisfactory condition
and secure?
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Is the trailer correctly coupled to the towball or pin?
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Is the coupling height correct? I.e. Not excessively
nose down or nose up.
Follow the golden rules of towing:
Make sure the trailer is level when coupled to the towing
vehicle
Make sure the nose weight is between 50 and 100kg (unless
trailer is very light.)
Make sure the tyre pressures are correct.
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Are
the jockey wheel and any corner steadies or prop stands
fully wound up and secure?
NB. Check the correct operation of
damper and brakes as soon as possible after commencement
of journey.
