Trailer Safety Checklist: Before You Tow

A few minutes of checks before you hook up can prevent a breakdown or a trailer coming loose on the road. This free checklist is based on NHTSA's towing guide and the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers' inspection tips, and it covers the coupler, safety chains, frame welds, spring hangers, lights, brakes, tires and bearings. If you find a cracked tongue, broken spring hanger or rusted-out cross-member, RickTheWelder can repair it on site anywhere in New Castle County, Kent County or Eastern Maryland.