what checks would you make to a trailer and tow car

[skye123]

before loading a horse to take it a show etc?

 

[Morrigan_Lady]

Well, I always check my oil and tire pressures on my car.
Once the trailer is hooked up, I check all the electrics are working.

 

[PaddyMonty]

Tyre condition and pressure on trailer.
Condition of brakeaway strap
Lights and indicators.
Jockey wheel is up and locked securely

 

[*hic*]

Well I'm paranoid, how many do you want.

Car:
tax
MOT
Insurance
lights
tyre condition and pressures inc spare tyre
jack, spanner and wheel nut lock key
oil
water
brake fluid
Breakdown cover
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Warning triangle
Jump leads
Tow rope
Spare water
(this is just in summer - we won't go into additions for winter)


Trailer
Insurance.
lights
tyre condition and pressures inc spare tyre
brakes / breakaway
floor solidity
ramp solidity and security
no sharp bits in trailer
new string for haynet and tying up to
hitch and release newly greased

 

[PaddyMonty]

oooh i forgot one.
I also check i have the passport for the horse being loaded

 

[miketdt]

Remember the word POWER

Petrol/ Diesel fuel
Oil
Water Rad/ and screenwash
Electric's
Rubber / wiper blades/tyres/condoms