How to Tow With a Crossover

1). Open your vehicle's owner's manual, and find the vehicle's towing capacity. This is the maximum weight your vehicle can tow safely.
2). Look on the data plate on the trailer for the gross trailer weight (GTW). Add this number to the weight of any cargo you will be loading into it.
3). Assure the trailer's weight plus the cargo's weight is less than or equal to the vehicle's towing capability.
4). Lower the trailer's coupler onto the vehicle's hitch, and close the latch on top. Lock the latch with a padlock or cotter pin. It is important that the coupler size match the hitch size to avoid detaching while driving.
5). Take the left trailer chain and connect it to the right side of the crossover, and the right chain to the left side.
6). Fasten the trailer's wiring harness to the vehicle's electrical receiver. If they do not connect, an adapter can be purchased at a local hardware store. Check that the trailer's lights are operating properly.
7). Double check all connections and inspect the trailer and vehicle for any conditions which may affect a safe road trip.