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2008 Your Guide To Towing Presented by Ford Trucks and Correct Craft

Trailer Boats

January 10, 2008

If you love to waterski, fish, cruise or simply get out on the lake and unwind, a trailer boat represents your keys to boating fun. Trailering provides the freedom to go virtually anywhere and have the time of your life. One weekend you might explore a mountain lake, and the next a lush-green river or idyllic coastline. When your adventure is over, you can bring your rig back with you and store it safely and conveniently at home. Try that with a vacation cabin or dock-bound boat... no way, they tie you down to one place.

Obviously, a trailer boat is the way to go. Yet, towing and launching can seem like difficult tasks to the uninitiated. And even experienced trailer boaters sometimes wonder about the challenge of making long hauls to exotic new waters, or how to tow a larger rig should they decide to move up. Meeting these challenges and making informed decisions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your boat. And helping you to do so safely, securely and confidently is what our 2008 Your Guide to Towing is all about.

Produced by the editors of Trailer Boats magazine, this factfilled booklet is geared to trailer towing veterans and newcomers alike. From choosing a

vehicle and trailer to the latest towing tips, it’s your ultimate resource for trailering information — and it is conveniently sized to fit in your glove box. We hope you find it helpful.

Happy trails!

-The Editors

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Click here to view TG08 Chapter 1.pdf

Chapter 1

CHOSING THE RIGHT TOW VEHICLE.pdf

How to pick the right truck for towing

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Chapter 2

THE RIGHT STUFF

Must-have trailering equipment

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Chapter 3

GET CONNECTED

Understanding hitches and wiring

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Chapter 4

BUNKS AND BRAKES

Selecting a trailer and

brake system

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Chapter 5

READY, SET, GO!

Tips for trailer setup, driving and launching

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Chapter 6

ADVANCED TOW TACTICS

How to handle large loads and long hauls