When towing a trailer, you must make sure that:
Your trailer must be equipped with safety chains. Safety chains must be attached to the frame of the towing vehicle and the trailer. They should not be connected to a part of the trailer hitch.
- The trailer has a safety chain securely attached to the trailer hitch.
- The trailer has a safety chain securely attached to the vehicle’s bumper.
- The trailer has a safety chain securely attached to the frame of the towing vehicle.
- The trailer hitch is equipped with a fail-safe latch.