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4 Tips to Increase Your Towing Safety
With the NHTSA reporting over 50,000 towing accidents annually, increasing towing safety should be a top priority for all RVers. Whether you’re towing on the highway or in the city, these tips will help you increase your towing safety. 1. Don’t Exceed Your Towing Capacity Towing capacity varies from truck to truck. The current towing [...]
5 Reasons Why You Should Install Trailer Air Brake Controllers
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are over 50,000 accidents on U.S. roads every year that are related to towing. If all RV enthusiasts installed a trailer brake controller in their towing truck, most of these accidents would be prevented. If you’re among the 30 million Americans who love to tow trailers, [...]
All You Need to Know About Brake Controllers
When it comes to towing a trailer, two things are overly important. You need a towing vehicle with enough towing power and efficient trailer brake controllers for towing safety. They're the reasons why most of the 30 million RV enthusiasts and RV renters in America invest in the best brake controller to enhance towing safety. [...]
Are You Camping During Winter? Here’s How to Keep the System for Trailer Brakes Working
While most RV campers pack their trailers and head south during the winter season, avid campers stick around to enjoy the sparkling snow, quiet campgrounds, and the peaceful woods. Winter RV camping provides a break from the scorching summer season and is an affordable way of exploring different camping parks. With more than 16,000 public [...]
The Difference Between an Air Brake Controller and Electric Brake Controller
When hauling a trailer one of the most important things to think about is safety. Trailer sway can cause damage to whatever is being hauled and cause accidents. There is also significantly more weight for your car or truck to be hauling, which can lead to its own difficulties. Because of all this, there is [...]
How Multi Axle Brake Controllers Help You Haul Trailers
There are two different styles of RVs. The first is a towable RV, which is hauled behind a car or truck. The second is a motorized RV, which is one you would drive yourself. When towing your RV, you will need to account for several safety precautions, as it is not easy to drive while [...]
How You Can Make Use of Trailer Sway Control Systems to Have a Safer Ride
When you're trying to make use of the right safety measures to make your trailer riding experience that much safer and more comfortable, it can be tough to know what kinds of devices and pieces of equipment you should be using. That's why the team here at Hayes Towing Electronics offers you this brief guide [...]
Why Trailer Sway Matters
Trailer sway is one of the most dangerous things that can happen when you are hauling a trailer behind your truck or SUV. Essentially, trailer sway is exactly what it sounds like. It’s when the trailer drifts or sways back and forth, oftentimes out of the lane it is supposed to be in. This can [...]
What is the Best Type of Brake Controller For Your Towing Needs?
When it comes to your personal or business towing needs, utilizing smarter and safer systems and technology is essential. What is the best type of brake controller for you? Let's take a look at the different types of brake controllers available and how they can be beneficial to you. What Are Brake Controllers? Brake controllers [...]
Brake Controller Reviews on Brake Controllers
NHTSA reports show there are more than 50,000 towing-related accidents every year. Most of the accidents are a result of improper brake controller adjustments. When set incorrectly, the brake system wears out rapidly and poses danger when towing your trailer. According to the brake controller reviews, each type of brake controller requires a different setup, [...]
Stay Safe on the Road: Towing Safety Facts
As drivers, we’ve all seen that SUV pulling an unwieldy or improperly weighted trailer or RV on the highway. Being caught behind such a vehicle can induce a moment of panic. When it’s your turn to tow, it’s important to know how to tow safely. Using a tool like a sway control hitch can reduce [...]
A Few Simple Tips to Use When You Are Searching for Electric Trailer Brakes
Choosing the right electric trailer brakes for your trailer is a process that needs time and focused attention. If you rush into the buying process, it is more than likely that you will end up buying a trailer brake system that does not meet the needs of your trailer. That's why we have come up [...]