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Most horse trailers are already marked with DOT C2 reflective tape, and if your DOT tape is old, you should replace it. But even with brand new bright DOT tape, is your trailer really marked as well as it should be? And if not, what would it cost to mark it properly for maximum safety. The answer is, not very much at all.

First, when I say outline your trailer, I do not mean to run reflective tape down and around every single edge. That would be expensive, a lot of work, and a bit of an overkill. Not to mention a little odd looking. What I do mean is to apply sufficient amounts of reflective strips or shapes at intervals around the perimeter of your trailers sides, front and back so that at night, approaching vehicles will immediately see what your trailer is.

To clarify, seeing an object, and recognizing what that object actually is, are two different things.

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This site is owned and maintained by ReflectivePro.com. For all of our products, we use only the finest Oralite and Nikkalite reflective films. Our quality films are more durable and brighter than the competition. When you buy from us, rest assured you are purchasing the best quality reflective products on the market. And remember, we stand behind everything we sell. Listed below are spec sheets for the reflective sheetings that you will find on our product page.

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• Tire Gauge.
• Set of Jumper Cables in Good Condition.
• Strong Flashlight (rechargeable via 12v or with spare batteries)
• Paper Maps or Atlas (in case the internet is unavailable)
• Emergency blankets (especially if traveling in cold weather)
• Jumper cables
• Lug wrench and Key for Special Lugs
• Tow Chain or Strong Towing Strap
• Flares and Reflective Warning Triangles
• Quick Fix Tire Repair Foam.
• Several Quarts of Engine Oil
• Funnel for Replacing Fluids
• Spare fuses
• Tool Kit Including Electrical Supplies (include Wire Cutter, Zip Ties, )
• Tie Down Straps
• Extra cash and credit card
• Checkbook and Spare Credit Cards
• Chapstick, Vaseline, Visine, Pepto Bismol, Antacids.
• Water and Snacks.
• Kleenex
• Wet wipes
• Satellite Phone and or VHF or CB Radio.
• Knife
• First Aid Kit Including Aspirin
• Work gloves
• Emergency instructions stored in plain sight (in case you’re in an accident and incapacitated, rescue workers will know who to call and/or how to care for your animals)
• Registration for truck and trailer
• Proof of insurance for truck and trailer
• Written List of Important Phone Numbers (e.g. vet, trainer, vet/barn at destination)
• Printed Map of your Route
• Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificates and vaccine documentation)
• Horse registration
• Copy of Show Test or Pattern
• Copy of Show Class List and Schedule
• Show Rule Book and Requirements
• Membership cards
• Equestrian Insurance Card
• Horse Insurance Paperwork
• Map of the Destination Trail System
• List of Trailer Parking Friendly Gas Stations, Hotels, or Rest Stops Along Your Route
• Horse Care Routine (lets others know how to care for your horses should you become unable to care for them)

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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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