Summer in Middle Tennessee means boats, campers, and trailers headed to the lake, and towing puts a very different kind of demand on your vehicle than everyday driving. Before you hitch up and head out from Franklin, a little preparation goes a long way toward keeping your trip safe and your vehicle healthy.
The added weight of a trailer makes your engine, transmission, brakes, and cooling system all work much harder, and summer heat only increases the strain. Your transmission and engine run hotter under load, which is why clean fluids and a healthy cooling system are so important before a towing season. Your brakes need more distance and effort to stop the extra weight, so they must be in top condition. Tires, both on your vehicle and on the trailer, should be properly inflated and free of damage or dry rot, since a trailer tire that has sat unused all year can fail on the first hot highway run.
At Franklin Automotive, we can get your vehicle towing-ready by checking your transmission and coolant, inspecting your brakes and tires, and confirming that your vehicle is up to the load you plan to pull. We will also make sure nothing is overdue that could leave you stranded far from home with a boat behind you.
A little attention before the season saves a lot of trouble on the road. Before your next trip to the lake, stop by our Franklin shop and let us make sure you and your trailer are ready to roll.
