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Safely Towing a Trailer Brochure Offers Affordable Trailer Safety and Maintenance Information for End-Users By Meghan Ryan, NATM Assistant Director The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) offers its Safely Towing a Trailer brochure to all members, trailer dealer affiliates, and endusers to assist towers with safe towing practices. The booklet is based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s consumer safety information. It provides general guidance, tips, and necessary information about important factors to consider and equipment needed to improve the safety of towing trailers.
The Safely Towing a Trailer brochure can be purchased individually or by case, or companies can purchase a company-specific personalized brochure for $500. The personalized booklet will feature 8-10 photos or logos from your company. NATM will send you the PDF of the final document so your company can print its preferred quantity. This is an easy, affordable way to market your company while also educating your customers about trailer safety. The publication includes tips on selecting a tow vehicle, tow vehicle ratings, measuring the weight of a trailer, connecting your trailer to your vehicle, tire safety, loading and weight distribution, safe driving tips, and the pre-departure safety checklist. Of special importance for end-users is the newly extended maintenance section. NATM regularly fields questions and complaints regarding corroding trailers from end-users. This problem is greatly dependent on the use and care of a trailer by its owner. The new maintenance section explains what causes rust, including corrosive materials such as rock salt used for deicing roadways, chips in the protective layer exposing the metal, and galvanic corrosion resulting from dissimilar metals making contact. The document then expands on proper maintenance in those various situations. NATM Members and Dealer Affiliates can purchase copies of the brochure by contacting NATM at NATMHQ@natm.com or by calling (785) 272-4433. ■
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