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When hitching your horse trailer to your truck, having a safety checklist is helpful. A simple list can help prevent you from forgetting important items which can lead to accidents. A sample horse trailer checklist is as follows –
- Secure and Strap Down All Items Stored Inside Horse Compartment.
- Check for Rattling and any Loose Components.
- Check Top of Trailer and Make Sure it is Clear.
- Tire Check. All in Good Condition. Check Tire Pressure, Tread, and Lug Nuts. Check for Screws or Nails. (very important)
- Spare Tire Check. Good Condition. Check Tire Pressure.
- Check for any Sharp Edges or Exposed Wires.
- Check Partitions and all Bocks and Bolts.
- Fill Water Tanks.
- Make Sure That Butt Chains or Bars are Fastened
- Check That All Doors, Windows, Gates, Etc.. are secured and latched.
- Hitch Check. Check all bolts. Lock Down Hitch Ball. Insert pin and Double Check.
- Attach Chains and Double Check.
- Plug in Electrical. Double Check Brake Lights and Turn Signals on Truck and Trailer.
- Attach Emergency Brake Cord
- Tidy up Cords, Chains, Etc. to Avoid Dragging.
- Remove Wheel Chocks / Blocks.
- Check Brakes and Make Sure They are in Good Condition.
- Check all Fluids. Brakes, Power Steering, Oil, Transmission.
- Headlights and Brake lights
- Fill gas tank for Vehicle and Generator if Applicable.
- Test Brake Controller for Trailer.
- Set Truck Electronics for Towing.
- Set / Release Parking Brake
- Check Under Trailer for Obstructions, Animals, Debris.
- Secure and Fasten Hay Nets.
- Make Sure Loaded Trailer is Within Weight Limits.
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