Hog Haulers - motorcycle trailer rentals - printable, pre-trip checklist

Tow Vehicle
ITEM	OK	NEEDS ATTENTION
Coolant level in radiator	________	________
Coolant level in coolant recovery reservoir	________	________
Radiator cap seats properly	________	________
Water level in battery	________	________
Battery terminals free of corrosion	________	________
Radiator hoses (flexible and tight)	________	________
Fan belt tight? Worn?	________	________
Transmission fluid level	________	________
Condition of transmission fluid (if fluid is pinkish oil OK, if fluid is dark brown, you need your transmission serviced)	________	________
Transmission fluid cooler hoses and connections	________	________
Engine oil level (how many miles since last oil change?)	________	________
Power steering fluid level	________	________
Hose & connections to power steering	________	________
Spark plug wires snug	________	________
Air filter (when was it last changed?)	________	________
Fluid in windshield washer reservoir	________	________
Trailer - Walk around the trailer and check these items:
ITEM	OK	NEEDS ATTENTION
All lights operate properly	________	________
All tires (tire pressure and tread wear)	________	________
All wheel lugs	________	________
Safety chains connected and crisscrossed	________	________
Breakaway switch and lanyard	________	________
Coupler locking-pin (if used)	________	________
Trailer electric cable connected & secure	________	________
Trailer lights and turn signals functioning with tow vehicle	________	________
Tongue jack fully up	________	________
Dolly wheel removed (if appropriate)	________	________
Stabilizer jacks stored (if appropriate)	________	________
Load distributed in trailer so that proper tongue weight is maintained (about 10% of trailer load)	________	________
Trailer is level when attached	________	________
Bearings greased	________	________
Coupler size matches ball size	________	________
Pin & clip installed through drawbar of hitch	________	________