You would be wise to pay heed to the tips given below if you are new to, or comparatively unskilled at, traveling with a pony trailer in tow.

1. Exercise patience! You cannot drive as quick with a trailer in tow as you can drive without, so accept that fact and drive appropriately. Give yourself a lot of time to get to your destination, and ensure your scheduling includes some time for contingencies. Don’t subject yourself to the pressure of having restricted time to get to your destination, and don’t let traffic on the road pressure you in any fashion. If you see a traffic tail-back behind, pull over where you will find a convenient spot and let the congestion go by.

2. Cars with manual transmission allow better driver control. Use your gears strictly in accordance to the terrain, the slope and speed regulations. If you will be traveling over rough country, a 4×4 would be preferable.

3. Stick to the lower gears if conditions are wet and slippery.

4. You’d be far better off driving a diesel-driven auto. Diesel powered engines give you more torque at low speeds.

5. If you find your trailer rocking, swaying or snaking from one side to the other, or alternatively giving an unbalanced feel, establish that your load is evenly distributed regarding weight. As far as possible most of the weight should bear down on the trailer’s axles.

6. Be certain to permit sufficently for trailers that are broader. Don’t forget there is a greater probability they may bump the kerb or drop off.

7. Make all possible arrangements for improving your sight lines when you’re towing a trailer. You ought to have larger rear view mirrors on the towing automobile to help see better past the trailer.

8. Before hitting the road, you should have 1 or 2 other ways to get to your destination planned out. You don’t need to get stuck in a bottleneck or road closure. Have contingency plans for break downs and unexpected emergencies. Make sure your spare tires and tire changing hardware are in full working condition. Superior preparation means superior coping capability.

9. Plan and execute regular breaks on extended journeys. During the breaks, carry out a thorough inspection of the trailer and its contents.

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