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Towing a Trailer

Towing Equipment and Hitches Trailer Brakes
Accessories Any hitch used on your vehicle must Honda recommends that any trailer
Towing can require a variety of be properly bolted to the underbody. having a total weight of 1,000 lbs
equipment, depending on the size of (450 kg) or more be equipped with
your trailer, how it will be used, how Safety Chains its own electric or surge-type brakes.
much load you are towing, and Always use safety chains when you
where you tow. tow a trailer. Make sure the chains If you choose electric brakes, be
are secured to the trailer and hitch, sure they are electrically actuated.
Discuss your needs with your trailer and that they cross under the tongue Do not attempt to tap into your
sales or rental agency, and follow the and can catch the trailer if it vehicle’s hydraulic system. No
guidelines in the rest of this section. becomes unhitched. Leave enough matter how successful it may seem,
Also make sure that all equipment is slack to allow the trailer to turn any attempt to attach trailer brakes
properly installed and that it meets corners easily, but do not let the to your vehicle’s hydraulic system Driving
federal, state, province, and local chains drag on the ground. will lower braking effectiveness and
regulations. create a potential hazard.

Seeyourtrailerdealerfor more
information on installing electric
brakes.

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