Trailering Your Snowmobile In selecting a trailer be certain the one you choose can handle your snowmobile's weight. Each trailer is equipped with a capacity plate which informs you of this necessary information. When determining the load don't forget to include all equipment and gear that will be carried aboard the trailer during a typical tow. Safety Tips. Never exceed your tow hitches rated capacity and always be certain that the trailer hitch is secured to the vehicles frame and not merely a light duty hitch secured only to the bumper. Frame connections are much safer, partic- ularly with increasing loads. Always consult your vehicle and trailer owner's manuals for hitch specifications. Be certain that the hitch ball is always matched to the coupler on the trailer tongue. Using a mismatched coupler and ball could result in the trailer disconnecting from the hitch. Always connect the trailer to the hitch with the use of safety chains. Any time you trailer a snowmobile, it should be secured to the trailer at both ends. Almost all trailers sold for snowmobile use have some sort of ski tie-downs. You should also use a web strap to secure the back end of the snowmobile. This will prevent the machine from bouncing around on the trailer, and could save your sled if the ski tie-down fail, which does happen occasionally. 16