Tandem Trailer – 2500kg (3.55 x 1.92m)
Sides can come off to make into flat deck Great for transporting household goods
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Connect the trailer to the towing vehicle
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Check that the tow coupling is properly secured to the tow ball by way of catch or pin being correctly in place
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Secure safety chain with the “D” shackle to the towing vehicle
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Attach the trailer light connection lead
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Stow the jockey wheel/stand into it’s correct position (if applicable)
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Ensure the hand brake is released and that the reversing latch is out of the reverse position (if applicable)
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When travelling with a loaded trailer you must be capable of stopping within 7 metres from a speed of 30 km/hr
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Where possible avoid excessive braking while cornering as this may cause losing control and jack-knifing
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Use a lower gear when travelling down hill to help prevent the trailer pushing the tow vehicle while braking
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Never tow with the park brake on
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Allow more distance to overtake and avoid cutting off the overtaken vehicle when returning to your lane
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Care must be taken not to hold up following traffic unnecessarily – pull over where possible
