Tyres and wheels
- The speed rating of the vehicle and the condition in which it is used must be correct.
- Your dealer will be able to provide you with the right tyre pressure and specification.
- The steering of rear axles can reduce the wear on tyres and improve turning, especially for tri-axle vehicles.
- A smoother ride is possible with sprung/suspended axles.
- Wheel nut indicators are a great way to identify wheel nuts that have begun to loosen.
Hitch
- You can find out the maximum load vertical capacity of your pickup hitch in the manual that came with your tractor.
- If the standard design of pickup hitch hook is not replaced and maintained, it can cause wear on both the tractor hook and the towing eye. This can lead to the trailer being disconnected if the tractor hook and towing eyes are not properly maintained.
- By switching to ball and spoon hooks, you can eliminate the shunting effects that can occur with standard hook designs.
- In the event of a tractor accident, it is better to use swivelling trailer towing wheels than fixed ones.
Lighting
- Be as visible as you can to other road users.
- Use secondary rear lights that are higher up on the rear of your trailer to better alert traffic behind you of any manoeuvres.
- Use secondary flashing warning beacons, especially on high trailers. This will ensure that the beacon can be seen from any angle. For Trailer Parts, visit //autoandtrailer.com/shop/trailer-parts
Load safety
- Make sure the trailer is equipped with enough hooks for straps that will secure the load. Also, the chassis should be robust to allow for a secure and appropriate strapping.
- When you have to sheet loads frequently, ensure that the sheeting system used is easy to operate and robust so that working from height is avoided.
- Good inspection ladders can make loading and unloading loads easier.