1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 291

Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you'll want get to to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform You'll need more passing distance up ahead when (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, you're towinga trailer. And, because you're a good deal lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakesare working. This lets you check your Backing Up electrical connection at the same time. Hold the bottomof the steering wheel with one hand. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes to the left.To move the trailer to the right, move your are still working. hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you, 4-38