Type trailer Lic # Owner:

LEAST RESISTANCE TRAINING CONCEPTS

TRAILER SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

BODY: (walk-around) LAMPS AND REFLECTORS:

No loose/broken screws, bolts, rivets
No ragged or sharp edges
No hazardous road damage
All latches work & are oiled
No rust problems
Remarks:
INTERIOR:
No broken bolts/rivets on roof
No sharp interior edges
Hay mangers in good condition
Side pads intact and in good condition
Trailer mats intact and lying flat
No rotten spots in floor
Interior walls intact
Tack compartment intact
Remarks:
Proper number of reflectors
Reflectors in good condition
Proper number of marker lamps
Clearance & marker lamps in good cond.
Tail lamps in good condition
Turn signals working properly
Brake lamps working properly
License plate lamp working properly
DOT reflective striping
Remarks:
TOW VEHICLE:
Combination stands level
Tires appear to handle weight
Hitch free of obstructions (for turns)
Proper mirrors for trailer
Trailer brakes work properly
Remarks:

HITCH & UNDERCARRIAGE:

Pickup hitch solid and in good cond. SUPPLIES:
Receiver locking pin in good cond. Fire extinguisher
Hitch ball clean and tight First aid kit
Trailer nosepiece solidly bolted / welded Emergency reflector stands
Cable, plug & receptacle in good cond. Trailer jack
Safety chains in good condition Lug wrench
Safety chains long enough to cross Snow chains (winter operation)
Trailer nose jack works properly Spare fuses and bulbs
Break-away cable in good cond. Aerosol tire filler
Break-away cable proper length ITEMS NEEDING CORRECTION:
Break-away brakes properly engage Required:
Undercarriage – no cracks or excessive rust
Exposed wiring in good condition
Springs in good cond. & properly aligned
Wheels and tires in good condition Recommended:
No loose or missing lug nuts
Tires at proper pressure ( p.s.i.)
Wheel bearings free and proper tension
Remarks:
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