Here is a checklist of items that you should review before setting off with a lite travel trailer so that you have a safe, worry-free and enjoyable road trip.
1. Always check the tire tread on a travel trailer to ensure that there is plenty left on the tire to ensure traction down the road. Also verify that the tires are inflated to the proper recommended pressure.
2. Check the spare tire for your car or truck and for your lightweight travel trailer to make sure it is not flat and ready to use in an emergency.
3. Verify that the trailer’s electrical system is working properly and in conjunction with your towing vehicle. Check all high and low beam lights, tail lights, blinkers, brake lights, flashers, clearance lights, and license plate lights. Replace any bulbs that may be blown.
4. Clean the battery terminals on all batteries and verify that the batteries are still good.
5. Check all of your fluids – oil, water, transmission, etc. – and make sure they are the proper level. Also check the fan belts, hoses, and windshield washer wipers and fluid levels.
6. Confirm that there is nothing beneath the lite trailer that is leaking. Also check the hubs of your towing vehicle and the trailer when you stop to ensure that they are not hot or have oil on them, indicating a leak.
7. Verify that there are no loose wires, hanging suspension parts or broken springs on your small travel trailer or towing vehicle.
8. Make sure that the trailer hitch assembly is tight with properly tightened bolts. Ensure that your safety chains are properly secured and the right length.
9. Latch all exterior doors and windows on the ultra lite travel trailer before leaving. Close all air vents and secure things like slide out rooms, pop up areas on pop up campers, awnings, and antennas.
Once you have done all of these things – and it really won’t take long to do – you are ready to go have an enjoyable weekend or vacation with a light-weight travel trailer.
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