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Hitches
Safety Chains
You
should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under
the
tongue
ol'the trailer
so
that the tongue
will
not
drop
to
the road
if
it
becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions
about safety chains may be provided by
the
hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety
chains and
do
not
attach them
to
the bumper. Always
leave just enough slack
so you can turn with your rig.
And. never allow safety chains
to
drag on the ground.
It's important
to
have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are
a
few reasons why
you'll
need the right hitch. Here are
some rules to follow:
0
Will
you
have to make any holes
in
the body of your
vehicle when you install
a
trailer hitch'?
If
you do,
then be sure to seal the holes later when
you
remove
the hitch.
If
you
don't seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide
(CO)
from
your
exhaust can get into your
vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide"
in
the
Index). Dirt
and water can. too.
0
The bumpers
on
your vehicle are
not
intended
for
hitclxs. Do not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches
to
them. Use
only
a
frame-mounted hitch that does not attach
to
the
bumper.
Trailer Brakes
Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into
your vehicle's brake system.
If
you
do, both brake
systems won't work well,
or
at all.
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