Area Tent's "Best Boat" Trailering Safety Checklist

Posted by: Area Tent & Canvas on 01/26/2010

Boat Trailering Checklist...SAFETY FIRST!!!

1. Review Your Tow Vehicle Checklist.
2. Confirm Coupler, Hitch, Hitch Ball Are SAME size.
3. Secure Coupler and Safety Chains properly to Hitch of Tow Vehicle.
4. Tighten all Lugnuts and Fasteners .
5. Maintain Wheel Bearing Lubrication.
6. Compute Whether Load is Within MAXIMUM Carrying Capacity.
7. Maintain and Properly Inflate Tires.
8. Confirm Trailer lights work perfectly
9. Verify Trailer Brakes operate Flawlessly.
10. Stow Trailer Jack/Spare Safely..
11. Store Excess Gear to Prevent Loss.
12. INSTALL BOAT COVER PROPERLY-USING ALL TIEDOWN/RACHET STRAPS.
13. Slow Down and BE SAFE!