A Guide to Traveling Long-Distances with Your Trailer

Not all trips will entail hauling your trailer from spot to spot within your city—some may require you to travel long distances within and around your town. Although it might appear daunting, you can ensure safe and successful trips by preparing yourself and your equipment for transit.

Keep reading this guide to learn more about traveling long distances with your trailer, and for more information, contact Connecticut Trailers & Powersports.

Plan Your Route

First, you want to plan the route that will get you where you want to go quickly and safely.

You want to avoid peak rush hour times, crowded roads, and routes with plenty of obstacles, such as construction work, slow-moving vehicles, and others. You also want to consider that the extra weight of your trailer can affect how quickly your towing setup can accelerate or decelerate. So, plan your maneuvers before navigating roundabouts or merging onto highways.

Prepare Your Rig for Long-Distance Travel

The key to an enjoyable and successful trip is ensuring your trailer and towing vehicle are ready for the journey. This means checking the tire pressure, fluid levels, brakes, lights, and other areas of your towing vehicle and ensuring your trailer is sturdy enough to travel. If anything looks amiss or isn’t working smoothly, it is best to take care of it before leaving home. This will help you skip the hassle of running into any problems on the road. For extra safety and convenience, carry spare parts or tools for minor repairs.

Secure Your Payloads

More importantly, you want to secure your payloads to prevent them from getting tossed onto the road and creating hazards for other motorists around you.

Use sturdy straps to tie down your cargo and prevent them from moving during transit. You might also want to use a tarp to conceal your goods and prevent them from getting stolen or vandalized.

We hope these tips help you enjoy safer and more successful long-distance trips with your trailer. If you have more questions or are still in the market for a trailer, visit Connecticut Trailers & Powersports. We have an impressive collection of trailers from various premium brands, and we can help you pick a model that fits your needs. You will find us in Bolton, CT, proudly welcoming our patrons from Hartford County, CT, and Springfield, MA—so reach out today.