- Know the trailer type and features (car, cage, enclosed, mine-spec, etc.).
- Confirm towing capacity and towbar rating in your vehicle manual.
- Check you have a 50 mm ball and the right plug (adaptor available if needed).
Trailer Safety Checklist
Designed for first-timers and seasoned drivers alike. Tick each step. If anything’s not right, don’t tow — call 1300 418 285 with your order number.
Priority 4 — Check Every Time
Non-negotiables: do these four before you move any trailer. Every single time.
Hitch down & locked
Chains secured
Lights plugged in
Jockey wheel up & stowed
Quick Hook-Up List
A fast walk-through for lining up and connecting. Helpful reminders — not the full safety check.
Unlock & inspect
Reverse into position
Lower onto 50 mm ball
Lock hitch handle down
Plug in trailer lead
Fold & stow jockey wheel
Check brakes (if fitted)
Look for damage/issues
Quick Safety Check-Off List
A simple tick-box list to confirm the essentials before you tow. If anything isn’t right, don’t tow — call 1300 418 285.
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Understanding Your Trailer & Tow Vehicle
Before Hooking Up
- Inspect for damage; report anything before leaving.
- Tyre pressure per trailer label (often 40–55 psi) — include the spare.
- Lights: plug in, headlights on, test indicators/brake/tail.
- Braked trailers: overrun latch set; or power ElecBrakes (headlights ON).
- Chains: no twists/kinks; shackles rated.
Loading & On-Road Tips
Loading
- Keep heavy items in front of the axle; aim ~10% ball weight.
- Strap multiple points; re-check tension after a few km.
- Use ramps and help when needed; never ride on the trailer.
On the Road
- Max 100 km/h (conditions permitting). Increase following distance.
- If sway starts, gently ease off — don’t brake hard — and re-balance.
- Stop periodically to check heat on hubs/tyres and retighten straps.
Not sure? Don’t tow.
Call 1300 418 285
with your order number. We’re here 24/7.
