And when these vehicles hit America's highways on the
way to lakes, campgrounds, bike trails and other outdoor locations, they can
create significant problems, both for the vehicle's occupants and the
motorists around them.
Each year there are nearly 59,000 crashes involving passenger vehicles
towing trailers, resulting in injury to more than 28,000 people, according to
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-- Over-inflation causes premature tire wear and affects the handling
characteristics of the tow vehicle or trailer.

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With the Continental
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big event. Experts test tires from every major tire
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-- Make sure you have wheel chocks and jack stands for when you park and
unhitch your trailer.

-- Check load distribution to make sure the tow vehicle and trailer are
properly balanced front to back and side to side .

-- Check that all items are securely fastened on and in the trailer, and
check them periodically as loads do settle.

-- Clean the prongs with very fine sandpaper, being careful not to
damage the contact area.

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trailers with bass boats, the family mini-van piled high with luggage, the
homemade hauler overloaded with lawn equipment and the brand new camper,
swaying in the breeze.
With the Memorial Day weekend comes the onslaught of the Tow and Cargo
Season, the four months each year when more Americans trailer up, tie-down and
set out for adventure. Test all of the lights with someone standing
behind the vehicle to make sure all of the lights properly work.

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-- Check the nuts, bolts, and other fasteners to ensure that the hitch
remains secured to the tow vehicle and the coupler remains secured to
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-- Verify that the brakes on the tow vehicle and trailer are operating
correctly.

-- Check the side- and rear-view mirrors to make sure you have good
visibility. "We found that consumers
didn't have confidence in their ability to hook up their trailers or tie down
their cargo, they didn't trust that their systems were secure on the road, or
they were afraid their belongings would be stolen.

-- Steelcor Reverse Hook Bungee Cords have an innovative design making it
easier and safer to attach the cords and secure payload.

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Master Lock is the world 's largest manufacturer of padlocks and related
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According to Master Lock , many of these crashes can be avoided. Replace if necessary.
Proper tire pressure affects the vehicle's handling and the safety of
you and your passengers.

-- Make sure connector-plug prongs and receptacles, light bulb sockets,
wire splices, and ground connections are clean and shielded from
moisture.

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sure that necessary adjustments are made and any damaged or worn parts
are replaced.
"Towing and cargo technology had changed very little in the past decade
until we began applying our unique knowledge of locking systems to create
innovative products to meet the needs of consumers," said Jim Recknagel,
general manager, automotive group, for Master Lock. It is available in 2 inch drop
or 3/4 inch rise and 4 inch drop or 23/4 inch rise

-- Interchangeable E-Z Mount Hitch Balls allow hitch balls to be switched
from one diameter to another in seconds, meaning you can tow more items
twice as quickly.

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Here are a few,
available online at http://www. The ContiComfortKit combines a powerful, high-volume, 12-volt air
compressor , integral pressure gauge and a latex liquid tire sealant packaged
in a compact, lightweight unit that's easy to store in the vehicle.com/accessories/conticomfortkit/index. ($21.
Since 1979, the family-owned company has grown from a single-point retail
store in Indianapolis to encompass nearly 1. It comes with an easy-to-carry storage case,
which includes four 24-inch twin wire hook bungee cords, one Python(TM)
adjustable locking cable and four 6-inch ratchet tie downs with 1,800
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-- Tires on trailers and vehicles stored outdoors year -round may
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More than 3,600 Recommended Installers are available to service
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-- The Locking Ball Mount is the world's first locking ball mount system,
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2-5/16" diameters., Fortune Brands (NYSE: FO), is included in
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Inspect to Prevent Wrecks

-- Check for rusted, worn or missing parts such as locking pins, hitch
balls or receivers.

-- Check your travel route for any restrictions on bridges and tunnels.

-- Periodic inspection and maintenance of the tow vehicle and trailer
tires and wheels are essential to towing safety, including spare tires. The system eliminates damage to the finish of
the hitch ball, the use of two wrenches to tighten (when used in
conjunction with Master Lock One Tool Torque(TM) hitch balls), and
hitch ball spinning while tightening., a
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-- Inspect the tires for wear and tear and check the tire pressure on the
tow vehicle and trailer - 40 percent of trailer accidents are due to
faulty or under-inflated tires.

-- Be sure the hitch, coupler, draw bar, and all of the towing system
components that connect the trailer and the tow vehicle are properly
secured and adjusted.

-- Be sure the trailer jack, tongue support and any attached stabilizers
are raised and locked in place.

This will make a
tremendous difference in how the trailer handles.
Master Lock Company is an operating unit of Fortune Brands, Inc.

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New tie-down systems such as
Steelcor bungee cords or Ratchet Tie-Downs make it easy to secure
cargo. We created an innovative
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hitch balls; simply flip the retaining clip, rotate the ball one
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PIAA Xtreme White Headlight Bulbs improve nighttime and inclement weather
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following three key steps motorists can prevent towing and cargo problems -
inspect, maintain and improve.

-- On a regular basis, have the brakes on both vehicles inspected.

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HPI's radio-controlled Racing Dash with Porsche 911 Turbo Body comes
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read at night.

-- Make sure the wheel lug nuts and bolts on the tow vehicle and trailer
are tightened to the correct torque .

-- Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals, and hazard
lights are working. The time to find out differently is not when you begin your
first descent.
It comes in an easy to store bungee organizer with a built-in handle to
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-- Check the wiring system to make sure everything is not damaged and is
properly connected - not touching the road, but loose enough to make
turns without disconnecting or damaging the wires.

Maintain
Tow vehicles often have more frequent maintenance requirements , including
changes of engine and transmission oils and filters, lubrication of
components, and cooling system checks.

-- The Cargo Security Set includes everything to keep cargo in place and
to protect it from theft.

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-- Check to see if tie down hardware is defective, webbing is cut, frayed,
burned, melted or abraded.

-- Under-inflation reduces the load-carrying capacity of your tow
vehicle or trailer, may cause sway and control problems, and may
result in overheating, causing blowouts or other tire failure. Lightly coat all electrical terminal connections with non-
conducting (dielectric ) light waterproof grease.

-- Clean the surface deposits in the connector holes (make sure the
lights are off to prevent blowing a fuse).

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Precision Instruments Split Beam Click Torque Wrench
Not only is the proper tightening of wheel lug nuts an important but often
overlooked factor in the safety of any vehicle, it can also eliminate
unnecessary repair costs. The Split Beam Click Torque Wrench from Precision
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The Tire Rack, headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, is America 's largest
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proper lubrication. Here are
some additional maintenance suggestions.

Improve
If your towing system is more than five years old, regularly pulls heavy
loads or is exposed to salt air and harsh weather , you may want to consider
upgrading your system before the tow and cargo season.

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Accutire Deluxe Air Gauge
Checking tire pressure at least once a month is perhaps the easiest, least
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handling characteristics and optimize fuel mileage. Even better, they can be installed at home
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-- Make sure that the area of attachment of the tie down to the vehicle or
trailer is of sufficient strength to hold your load. Many improvements have
been made in mounting devices , locks, hitches and cargo systems.

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Not sure what to get? E-mail your favorite dad a Gift Certificate from
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Master Lock products can be found nationwide at retailers such as
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more information on Master Lock and more safe towing and cargo tips, visit
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