Stop trailer snaking
How to stop your trailer from snaking is a problem that many people want to solve. There are several reasons why your trailer starts to snake. Either you are driving too fast or your trailer is not correctly balanced.
If your trailer starts to snake - sway from side to side behind the car when you start driving then there are two ways to correct it.
When you are driving along a flat level road , you should take your feet of the accelerator and let the vehicle slow down gradually. Whatever you do - do not touch the brakes! This will make things worse!
When you are driving along a flat level road , you should take your feet of the accelerator and let the vehicle slow down gradually. Whatever you do - do not touch the brakes! This will make things worse!
If you are driving down a hill when the trailer starts to snake -
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you must drop down a gear and accelerate in order to try to pull the trailer straight. You should see an immediate difference.
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Once you have the trailer under the control of the vehicle again, you should stop and ensure that the load is balanced correctly.
Many people decide to buy some more peace of mind by purchasing one of these snake control or stabilizer devices designed to reduce “snaking” when towing. These snake control devices or stabilizers limit excess movement when towing and ensure good towing of the caravan or trailer behind the tow vehicle.