{"id":45365,"date":"2019-05-17T14:23:25","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T21:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=45365"},"modified":"2019-10-22T15:01:05","modified_gmt":"2019-10-22T22:01:05","slug":"5-trailering-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/17\/5-trailering-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Trailering Tips for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Summer is finally here and that means more activities start kicking in. Whether you\u2019re planning for an upcoming move, redoing the landscape, or cleaning out your house, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Trailers\/\">renting a trailer<\/a> may be on your agenda. We\u2019re here to give you 5 trailering tips to make your summer activities easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connecting Your&nbsp;Trailer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you\u2019re renting a trailer but do you know how to connect it? Although U-Haul can connect your trailer for you, it\u2019s always good to know how to do it yourself. Therefore, some important tips you should know are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How to securely attach the hitch ball to the\nball mount<\/li><li>How to connect the safety chains underneath the\ntrailer tongue, making sure the safety chains are not too long to where they\nwill drag. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a step-by-step visual process on how to connect your\ntrailer, click<a href=\"\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/05\/13\/how-to-connect-a-trailer-3\/\">\nhere<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/1-1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"5 summer trailering tips\" class=\"wp-image-45369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/1-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/1-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/1-1-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/1-1-640x320.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>60\/40 Rule <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to loading your trailer, it\u2019s important that\nyou load 60% of your cargo weight in the front and 40% in the back. This may include\nlarger items such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Appliances<\/li><li>Heavy furniture<\/li><li>Tools<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing these safe trailering tips will help with weight distribution in order to prevent the trailer from shifting\/swaying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Safe Trailering Demonstrator\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fWd8ml9mFMo?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reduce Normal Speed <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s your first time towing a trailer or third, it\u2019s\nimportant to always remember to reduce your speed. Vehicles towing trailers\nmove more slowly than others, as the extra weight behind your vehicle will make\nit more difficult to accelerate, stop, and slow down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Making Turns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Making sharp turns will require you to make a wider turn than normal in order to prevent your trailer from hitting or running over the curb. Therefore, drive slightly past your normal turning point and then onto the outside of the lane you are entering. This will make turning go smoothly. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disconnecting Your Trailer <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that your trip with your trailer is over it\u2019s important\nto know how to disconnect. To start:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make sure your trailer and tow vehicle are\nparked on a level surface. This will make the unhitching process easier and\nprevent the trailer from shifting\/rolling. <\/li><li>Place blocks\/wedges under the trailer in front\nand behind the tires to keep it from rolling during the unhitching process<\/li><li>Disconnect the safety chains <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more detailed steps on how to disconnect, click <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/05\/20\/how-to-disconnect-a-trailer\/\">here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, now that you know our 5 trailering tips for the summer, you\u2019re ready to start towing. For some ideas on what to do with a trailer this summer, click <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2017\/07\/19\/things-trailer-summer\/\">here<\/a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is finally here and that means more activities start kicking in. Whether you\u2019re planning for an upcoming move, redoing the landscape, or cleaning out your house, renting a trailer may be on your agenda. 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