Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Get tips on connecting the trailer hitch to your tow vehicle and learn how to properly connect to the trailer breaks so that tail lights work properly. Greg from Bennington Pontoons will walk you through the importance of a safety chain, where to find the correct hitch size for your trailer and how to set up a boat trailer so the boat is secure while underway.

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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Propper Hitch
0:48 - Hook Up the Trailer
2:37 - Coupler
3:04 - Electric Breaks/Light Harness
4:04 - Safety Chain & Strap
4:29 - Tie Down Ratchet Straps
4:52 - Running Lights