Took this article from propickup magazine...has a couple of good things to keep in mind when trailering something:

TRAILER TOWING TIPS

Apr | 4 | 10

by: Bruce Smith

10 TIPS FOR SAFE TOWING

Responsible trailering is much more than just locking hitch to tow ball

By Bruce W. Smith / ©2007 Editorial Services West
Towing a boat, RV trailer, ATVs, or piece of equipment appears to be a very simple task to those who have seen trailers behind pickups and SUVs.
But perception isn’t reality. To tow in a safe and prudent manner takes a certain level of learned skill and an innate understanding of how that extra burden behind the towing vehicle brings with it changes in vehicle handling.
On the other hand, learning to tow is not an overly difficult skill to master. It just takes a little patience and common sense.
Here’re ten tips to help ensure that your towing experience is a positive and safe one.... Full article at http://www.propickup.com/news

 

Great article for this time of year! People who are just getting into towing should read this and even ask a few questions.

Good stuff here!

 

Yeah I thought it was pretty good, even for us that tow pretty often.

I also do a walk around while fueling as well.

 

Great article, Scott! But would you please post a link the the original article? I tried to search for it, but wound up back right here!

 

Hope copyright laws weren't violated........

 

Great stuff! Everyone who tows a trailer should read articles like this. There is always somethingto learn, no matter how long you've been dong something. Great thread!

 

Got it from here:ProPickup.com | Your #1 pickup truck resource | News

 

Well now, you are going to have to post your ProPickup username and password so we can log in to view the article!

If you don't find a way to link us to the article we will either have to remove this thread or modify the cut and paste to a fair use excerpt. There is a reason they don't want us to see their articles without logging in.

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It was a free subscription till just the other day. Looks like that is not the case any more.

 

I logged into the original link in the past without a problem. Guess that has changed.

Steve