Essential Steps for Hitching Your Travel Trailer

If you’ve recently purchased a travel trailer or plan to buy one soon, this guide is for you. Hitching your travel trailer correctly to your towing vehicle is among the foremost skills you’ll want to master before hitting the road. This can go a long way in ensuring your on-road safety and comfort. Although this might seem daunting at first, you can improve your skills with regular practice and professional guidance. So, let’s get started!

The Basics

Before getting started, familiarize yourself with the various components of your travel trailer involved in the hitching process.

The hitch system involves the receiver, the hitch ball, and the ball mount. Each part is critical in securely connecting your towing vehicle to your travel trailer.

Preparing Your Towing Set Up

Preparation is key for safely hitching your travel trailer. You’ll want to ensure your towing vehicle's weight handling capacity is suitable for your travel trailer. Next, you’ll want to level out both vehicles on flat ground and align them accurately before attaching them.

Attaching Your Travel Trailer

Start by lowering the coupler onto the hitch ball of your towing vehicle and locking it to hold it securely in place. Next, you’ll want to connect the safety chains and ensure the electrical plugs are correctly installed for lights and brakes.

Performing the Final Checks

Before hitting the road, conduct thorough checks to ensure all connections are secure and functioning properly, including your brake lights, signals, and electric brake controls. This will ensure a safe hauling experience.

Hitching a travel trailer can seem intimidating initially, but with careful preparation and application of these straightforward steps, you're ready to hit the road. If you need more advice or are still searching for your dream travel trailer, contact Jubilee RV Centre. We are in Kamloops, BC, and proudly serve Vancouver and Prince George!