When it comes to relaxation techniques, there really isn’t anything better than fishing. Whether you enjoy fly fishing, which sees you do little more than stand in a river of moving water and wait for the fish, or boat fishing, where you do little more than sit on a river bed and wait for the fish. When it comes to fishing, there is little more to be done than to wait for the fish to come, and that in itself is the relaxing activity.

And as relaxing as it is, one of the biggest challenges which potential fishers face is getting to those hard to reach places. Especially those who are new to towing a boat.

If this sounds like you and you have just stocked yourself up with fishing supplies from the Groupon Coupons page for Orvis and are ready to go, then this guide is here to help!

Tire Pressure

The first thing that you will want to check is your tire pressure. You will want to make sure that all tires are not only at the same level but at the correct level for where you will be traveling.

What does this mean? This means that if you are driving on the freeway for 30 minutes until you turn off onto a dirt or muddy road, adjust the tire pressure of your trailer tires to accommodate this terrain. The reason for this is because if you set your tire pressure to match the road, it will only be good for 30 minutes, leaving you with the incorrect pressure to get you out of spots should be stuck in the mud.

Tire Condition

While you are checking the tire pressure, take some time to also check the condition of your tires. If you can see any nicks or chunks taken out of the rubber, be sure to replace the tire before you travel with it as it can cause blow out at the worst possible time.

Grease Your Joints and Bearings

There will be a number of joints and bearing surround your trailer which helps it to operate. The salt air can cause problems these mechanisms if you don’t maintain them properly. Be sure to always keep your joints and bearings adequately lubricated with an appropriate water -resistant grease.

Brakes

Once you have this all covered, it’s time to make sure the boat is going to stop when you do, and not keep moving and take your car with it. In your driveway, test the brakes to be sure they are working correctly. Once you have done this, visually inspect your brakes to look for any potential damage.

Indication

Notifying other drivers of your intentions is an important part of road safety, and one which continues with your boat, given that motorists behind you will not always be in a position to see your the tail lights of your car. For this reason, be sure that the electrical connection between your car and your trailer are functioning correctly and that each action you take with the car is reflected on the indicator lights on the trailer.

Towing a trailer isn’t a difficult task, you just have to pay attention and be sure that your trailer is in good and safe condition.