Towing Tips for Your Ford

It’s time to start thinking about vacation now that summer is in full swing. When it comes to summer towing, there are a few best practices to follow to ensure that your vehicle and gear arrive in the best possible condition. That said, Here are some helpful towing tips from Mclarty Daniel Ford!

Before You Tow

Before you link up all your gear, there are a few things you should consider. To begin, double-check that your tires are properly inflated and in good operating order. Underinflated tires not only increase the risk of tire failure but also reduce fuel efficiency and put more load on your engine. Second, different loads will need various hitches. Make sure your hitch system is compliant with your car’s towing capacity before you attach a trailer. Finally, it’s critical to have your brakes in good operating order when towing because breaking takes longer.

Know Your Load

Packing the car is a crucial part of towing. When it comes to loading a car, not only does the amount of weight you’re towing matter but so does how the weight is distributed throughout your trailer. When loading a camper, start with the heavier goods in the back. You’ll also want to secure cargo that is heavier or larger. Then, as you load the rest of the trailer, try to keep everything balanced on the left and right sides.

Know Your Vehicle

When it comes to towing, each automobile type will have distinct capabilities. Suspension, chassis capacity, engine power, vehicle weight, and gearbox all have a role in towing. The towing capacity of your vehicle can be found in the owner’s manual. When towing a trailer, be sure you don’t exceed your vehicle’s maximum cargo limit.

Practice Makes perfect

Even if you’ve driven with a trailer before, make sure you take a practice drive with the RV or trailer attached before you go on an extensive trip. Find a road with little traffic and practice breaking at different speeds (particularly while driving fast), changing lanes, accelerating, and backing up. It will take longer to brake and accelerate when towing, and you will need to account for extra time and space needed for turns. Before going to a high-traffic location, make sure you’re comfortable on a low-traffic stretch of road.

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