| Trailer Checks before each journey |
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| The trailer operator or the driver of the towing vehicle, if different, has the responsibility for the safe operation of the trailer and needs to carry out the following checks: | ||||
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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. | |||
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Follow the golden rules of towing: | |||
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Are the jockey wheel and any corner steadies or prop stands fully wound up and secure? | |||
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NB. Check the correct operation of damper and brakes as soon as possible after commencement of journey. |
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