Pointers to follow when towing a trailer with your new Volkswagen

Pointers to follow when towing a trailer with your new Volkswagen

Using a trailer is not that hard, however if you are new to the experience then it can be a little harrowing. The main issue is getting familiar with the extra weight and length of the trailer and learning how to tow it with a new vehicle.

So if you are about to use a trailer, then here are a few things to remember to ensure you drive a litter safer in your Volkswagen and also feel more in control of your vehicle, as compiled by the leasing company CentralContracts.com.

1) Firstly, take a flick through the manual. A trailer should have their own manual or even just a sticker on the side that will tell you what class of vehicle you need to tow the trailer safely. At the same time you should check the Volkswagen manual because you don't want to overload your Volkswagen's engine.

2) Next, check to see if the trailer has a hitch package. This is basically a facility to link your trailer electronics to the battery of the towing vehicle. It is essential to have this system as it powers the rear lights on your trailer or caravan, which then alerts other drivers to your road presence.

3) Before you set off take the time to test what you can see from your window. This could involve buying mirror extensions to ensure that you can see the camper and also to let you see any vehicles that are behind you or at your side. On a road trip the last thing you want to do is have an accident, have to sort out insurance details and even cause serious injuries.

4) Have a safety inspection before you put the key in the ignition. You need to take the time to ensure that fittings and connections are to the required standard. It will include: checking hitch wiring is long enough to account for turns, checking tyre pressure, connecting the equalizer and stabilizer, ensuring that the trailer is balanced and adjust the trailer tongue so that it is in the correct position.

5) Before setting off have a thorough inspection of all of your cases and belongings. It is important that you take this precaution as you don't want to arrive and discover all of your belongings are broken, all over the floor and smashed to a million pieces.

6) If you go down a hill then hold your speed. Go to a lower gear and slowly go down the hill, it is the only real way to deal with inclines and declines in the road.

7) When you reverse you should be especially careful and take your time. If you are steering then the slightest of touches on steering wheel can ruin a caravan and totally annihilate the fixings and tow bar.

8) Then, when you are driving you need to avoid abrupt or tight turns. Your driving should be smooth and any steering should be made ahead of time, this will ensure you remain safe during your trip.

9) Finally, if you have concerns about your Volkswagen vehicle then it might be a good idea to hire or lease a newer Volkswagen instead. For example, I recently found a Golf leasing deal from Central Contracts that was more appropriate for my road trip.

Hopefully, if you follow this advice you really will have the best time as part of your next road holiday, irrespective of where you plan to go.

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