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4.  THE PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST

A.  THE TOW VEHICLE

 

ITEM

OK

Needs Attention

Coolant Level in Radiator

 

 

Coolant level in Coolant Recovery Reservoir

 

 

Radiator Cap seats properly

 

 

Water level in Battery

 

 

Battery Terminals free of Corrosion

 

 

Radiator Hoses - Flexible and Tight

 

 

Fan belt Tight? Worn?

 

 

Transmission Fluid Level

 

 

Condition of Transmission Fluid - if fluid is pink, oil is OK, if dark brown, transmission needs servicing.

 

 

Transmission fluid cooler hoses and connections

 

 

Engine Oil Level

 

 

Power Steering Fluid Level

 

 

Hose & Connections to power steering

 

 

Spark Plug Wires Snug

 

 

Air Filter - (when changed last)

 

 

Fluid in windshield washer reservoir

 

 

B. THE TRAILER - Walk around the trailer and check the following:

ITEM

OK

Needs Attention

All Lights operate properly

 

 

All Tires (tire pressure and tread wear)

 

 

All Wheel Lugs

 

 

Safety Chains connected and criss-crossed

 

 

Breakaway Switch and Lanyard

 

 

Coupler locking-pin (if used)

 

 

Trailer electric cable connected & secure

 

 

Trailer Lights and Turn Signals functioning with tow vehicle

 

 

Tongue Jack fully up

 

 

Dolly wheel removed (If Appropriate)

 

 

Stabilizer Jacks stored (if appropriate)

 

 

Load distributed in trailer so that proper tongue weight is maintained (about 10% of trailer load)

 

 

Trailer is level when attached

 

 

Bearings greased

 

 

Coupler size matches ball size

 

 

Pin and Clip installed through drawbar of hitch

 

 

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