Read these tips to get around safely, as you pull a trailer for your business or leisure activities. Check the mechanical condition of your vehicle and trailer Make sure that the tow vehicle and trailer are in good mechanical condition, as well as the lighting and signaling system, and that all parts of the trailer have been recently checked. Observe the load and towing capacity of your vehicle The load and towing capacity of your vehicle must be sufficient for what you want to carry out. The weight of the occupants, luggage and the load transmitted by the trailer on the tackle device must be less than the load capacity of the vehicle.