FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A drawbar trailer is an unpowered, self-supporting trailer with at least one axle at each end. Using a drawbar, the front axle pivots to provide steering, following the direction in which the drawbar is pulled. Occasionally, this is referred to as a dolly.
In contrast to a drawbar trailer, a semitrailer has no wheels at the front, it has a kingpin that fits into a fifth-wheel or turntable coupling, and its front is supported on the prime mover’s rear wheels.
The towing capacity of your vehicle may depend on the engine it has and whether or not it has a heavy duty tow package. In most cases, you can find these figures on the manufacturer’s website or in the owner’s manual.
As part of an automobile’s stability control system, trailer sway control detects if a trailer is yawing (moving side to side) and applies brake pressure on one wheel to bring it back into alignment.
When towing really heavy loads, a truck or SUV’s rear differential (or ring gear) can make or break its performance. Especially when paired with powerful motors, the rear differential must be strong enough to withstand the power passing through the axle and the strain of the load. Moreover, most rear differentials and ring gears last longer if they are maintained regularly, but refer to your owner’s manual for recommendations.
Most ball mounts have a rise and drop rating, but not all. Some ball mounts can only be used in a rise position or a drop position – look for stickers indicating these restrictions.
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