How Do You Pull A Loaded Livestock Trailer?
Pulling a loaded livestock trailer requires the right equipment and a lot of know how. Luckily, it is a teachable skill. If you have a load to move, hitch up and follow these steps. Make sure you have the proper hitch configuration for the load you are carrying. A hitch alone is not enough. You may have to add weight distribution bars to safely tow a loaded livestock trailer. Read the sticker that comes with the hitch for instructions. Weight distribution bars are available at trailer supply stores and equipment stores or wherever a hitch is sold. Be certain your hitch can be frame-connected and not attached to your bumper. Gradually, the weight of a loaded livestock trailer will pull the bumper off your truck. Check the rating of the hitch ball. Generally, the thicker the shaft of the ball, the more weight it can safely carry. Read the rating on the slide-in mount of your trailer. It should match that of the ball, and the ball should fit within the mount without any play or looseness.
