{"id":41012,"date":"2024-06-19T15:45:34","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T22:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=41012"},"modified":"2024-06-24T11:56:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T18:56:19","slug":"have-a-safer-towing-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/19\/have-a-safer-towing-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Have a Safer Towing Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">On the road, safety is a top priority. This is even <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">more <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">true when towing equipment, such as a trailer, automobile, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">ecreational <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">vehicle,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\"> or boat. No matter where you are going or what you are doing, you want to ensure that the equipment you are transporting <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">remains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\"> in top condition and that you, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">passengers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\"> and those sharing the road <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">with you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">are safe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\"> This means always having full vision and awareness of your surroundings<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116057726 BCX0\">having anti-theft security features employed whenever possible. Here are some products to help provide you with the ultimate safe towing experience:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW116057726 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-57711 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/AV-Trailer-2016-10-05_006-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Trailer towing \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/AV-Trailer-2016-10-05_006-2-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/AV-Trailer-2016-10-05_006-2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Towing Mirror<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57714 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mirror2-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\">Wh<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\">ile<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\"> towing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\">, it is helpful to be able to see all angles of your vehicle and the equipment you are towing. Attaching a towing mirror to your vehicle\u2019s door, fender or side mirrors is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\">a great way<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\"> to add another vantage point for your safety. These mirrors are easily installed without the need for tools, are adjustable, and will help to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\">eliminate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\"> blind spots. Designed to fit most vehicles these mirrors <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\"> your vehicle\u2019s aerodynamics and come in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\">different styles<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\"> and sizes to meet your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\">preferences<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\">. Find the perfect mirror to suit your safe towing needs <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW35784082 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Hitch-Accessories\/1\/Towing-Safety\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=hitch&amp;utm_content=20240619-haveasafertowingexperience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW35784082 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">here<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35784082 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW35784082 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Extend vision further<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allows you to see typical blind spot areas<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Designed to maintain vehicle aerodynamics for a vibration free ride<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Easy to quickly connect to a vehicle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Locks<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41184 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-84-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"Products for the Ultimate for Safe Towing Experience\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-84-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-84-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-84-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-84-1.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><span class=\"TextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">We all like to believe that no one would try to steal or damage our belongings, however, it is better to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">prepare for the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">worst, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">hope for the best<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">. Locks provide another level of security to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">help <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">prevent theft of your trailer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">costly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">equipment\/<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">components,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">and your valuables. When you need to stop for the night in an unfamiliar town or along the busy interstate, you can have the added p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">ea<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">ce of mind knowing that you have done your best to prevent theft. A lock for your drawbar, one for your coupler<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\"> and a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">nother<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\"> for the door(s) on your trailer are highly recommended. Find what you need to protect your valuables <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW163139800 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Hitch-Towing-Security\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=hitch&amp;utm_content=20240619-haveasafertowingexperience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW163139800 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">here<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163139800 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW163139800 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lock your drawbar to your hitch\/vehicle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lock coupler to drawbar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lock door(s)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prevent theft of your trailer, your equipment and your valuables<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW177685191 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177685191 BCX0\">Each of these products connects to a different part of your hitch, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177685191 BCX0\">vehicle<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177685191 BCX0\"> or trailer. Therefore, they can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177685191 BCX0\">b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177685191 BCX0\">e used alone or in combination with one another <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177685191 BCX0\">for the ultimate safe towing experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW177685191 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A few additional tips to remember when towing:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inspect the following at every fuel stop:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your coupler connection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your vehicle tire and trailer tire pressure<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your brake and directional lights on your vehicle and your trailer <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your safety and security chains<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182216459 BCX0\">Load <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182216459 BCX0\">cargo <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182216459 BCX0\">heavier in the front by following the 60\/40 rule<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217486503 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217486503 BCX0\">Reduce your driving speed by following the max speed limit posted on your equipment<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Wear Your Seatbelt<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/You-should-always-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Trailers - Wear Your Seatbelt\" class=\"wp-image-57746\" style=\"width:717px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/You-should-always-icon.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/You-should-always-icon-480x203.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 620px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the road, safety is a top priority. This is even more true when towing equipment, such as a trailer, automobile, recreational vehicle, or boat. No matter where you are going or what you are doing, you want to ensure that the equipment you are transporting remains in top condition and that you, your passengers, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":198,"featured_media":57711,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546,548],"tags":[1316,82,994,1193,651,154,175,2245,178],"class_list":["post-41012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-driving-safety","category-safe-trailering","tag-driving-safety-2","tag-hitch","tag-hitch-accessories","tag-safe-towing","tag-safe-trailering-2","tag-safety","tag-towing","tag-towing-safety","tag-trailer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/198"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41012"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41012\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":57748,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41012\/revisions\/57748"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}