Coupling To The Tow Vehicle
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Brake Controller: The brake controller is part of the tow vehicle and is
essential in the operation of the electric brakes on the trailer. If your
trailer has electric brakes it requires a brake controller be installed at the
driver’s position. The brake controller is not the same as the safety
breakaway brake system that is installed on the trailer.
Side View Mirrors: The size of the trailer that is being towed and your
state law regulations determine the size of the mirrors. However, some
states prohibit extended mirrors on a tow vehicle, except while a trailer is
actually being towed. In this situation, detachable extended mirrors are
necessary. Check with your dealer or the appropriate state agency for
mirror requirements.
Heavy Duty Flasher: A Heavy Duty Flasher is an electrical component
that may be required when your trailer turn signal lights are attached to
the tow vehicle flasher circuit.
Electrical Connector: An Electrical Connector connects the light and
brake systems on the trailer to the light and brake controls on the towing
vehicle.
Heavy Duty Engine Oil Cooling System: The tow vehicle engine
works harder when a trailer is being towed. Depending on the size of the
trailer, you may need to install a separate engine oil cooler. Inadequate
cooling may result in sudden engine failure. Ask the tow vehicle dealer
if it is necessary to install a heavy duty cooling system.
Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler: The automatic transmission of a
towing vehicle handles more power when a trailer is being towed.
Inadequate cooling will shorten transmission life, and may result in
sudden transmission failure. Ask the tow vehicle dealer if it is necessary
to install a separate oil cooler for the automatic transmission.
Fire Extinguisher: It is sensible to have a fire extinguisher in the tow
vehicle.
Emergency Flares and Emergency Triangle Reflectors: It is wise to
carry these warning devices even if you are not towing a trailer. It is
particularly important to have these when towing a trailer because the
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