The 4 must-have towing accessories
Author (cargarl). Submitted on Fri, 22 Feb 2013
Whether you are towing a jet ski, trailer or a surf board you want to make sure nothing will fall off or get lost along the way. It is therefore important for you to use the correct accessories. Most of the time, we tow around luggage that perhaps our car/truck can’t even handle. Doing this is very unsafe.
We must always consider the weight class of our truck before placing that motorcycle or boat on it. We therefore must know our car weight class together with the hitch that is proper for it. With the correct tow parts, we can strap on, rack up or even tie down any extra luggage.
Let us consider some very crucial towing accessories you should have before embarking on that trip and why they are important.
1. Brake controllers
2. Wiring Harness
3. Wheel suspension
4. Roof racks
1. Brake controllers
These are extremely important and can protect you and your family from any avoidable accidents. The brake controllers come in play when you need to slow down. They help the car/truck slow down gradually, keeping in mind the car will be heavier due to the extra load being lugged around. It would therefore be easier for the driver to lose control of the car if he was to brake immediately. The brake controllers, in turn, control the trailer’s slowing down system. The brake controllers are then very important when you are towing a heavy load.
2. Wiring Harness
They are important as they connect the electrical components of your trailer to your trailering vehicle. These are components such as turn signals and brake lights that become functional once connected to the truck. Make sure to buy wires that are durable and strong. This will avoid any splicing and cutting of the wires that degrade the vehicles wiring system. Make sure to check the wires you are going to use before a journey to make sure they do not have any tearing.
3. Wheel suspension
When you trail, the trailers total weight is applied on the rear section of the vehicle that is pulling the trailer. This happens between the rear axle and the tow ball. When this happens, the weight is transferred from the front to the back, exerting a lot of pressure on the wheels at the back of the towing vehicle. When this happens, many different areas of the vehicle are affected; reduced steering responsiveness, less traction which may lead to skidding or rollover, reduced braking performance.
If you regularly tow, you consequently need good wheel suspension to give the vehicles enough support to keep you from buying new wheels every other day and avoid the possibility of an accident.
4. Roof Racks
A roof rack is essential especially if you have any extra luggage to carry. It can handle any type of luggage including bicycles, surfboards, skis and camping gear. A roof rack is a very practical towing accessory and it is therefore important to buy one that is durable. When buying a roof rack, make sure to have the extra accessories included so as to help you with connecting it to the roof of your car. To avoid being packed in the car like a container of sardines, roof racks are a great way to manage the extra luggage without being too bulky.
Having bought these various towing accessories, you will then be ready to go on that journey with your family and feel safe. All these different items are crucial to arriving safe. Make sure to double check on the brake controllers and that they are working, the wiring harnesses are not tearing, the wheel suspension is good and the roof racks are properly placed on the car.
Safe journey!
About the Author
Cargarl is a seasoned automotive article writer. She writes articles on cars, SUV’s, trucks, trailers and any other related automobiles. For more information on Towing Parts, click here and check out the B&W Hitch.
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