How to swap a trailer hitch

Properly hooking up a trailer ensures safety, security, and legality. Failing to follow the correct procedure can lead to unsafe situations. Below, we will guide you through the steps to connect a trailer correctly. 

How to hook up a trailer

When hitching a trailer, you need to be careful to follow each step correctly. To make things easy, we’ve broken it down into eight simple steps:

1. Begin by reversing the trailer to the tow hitch. Make sure the trailer coupling is above the vehicle hitch by using the jockey wheel to raise it if necessary.
2. Now reverse the vehicle underneath the trailer coupling. 
3. Release the thumb lock and lift the handle on the trailer coupling. With your other hand, lower the coupling onto the vehicle hitch.
4. Release the handle and ensure the coupling lock is engaged, then raise and secure the jockey wheel.
5. Fit the breakaway cable onto the vehicle.
6. Now connect the lighting cable.
7. Check that the lights work.
8. You’re set to go!

Fuel for on the move

Whether you need to transport fuel across your jobsite or are heading out from base, a robust trailer is essential for many projects. It’s a vital piece of equipment that should be set up correctly – our guide should help make this an easy task. 

Want to find out more about making the most of your fuel tanks? Read our How-Guides here, visit our Parts and Accessories page or speak to our team – we’ll make sure you’re refuel-ready in no time.