RECOMMENDED EOUIPMENT CHECKLIST*

Equipment	Class I Trailers Under 2,000 pounds	Class 11 Trailers 2,000-3,500 pounds	Class III Trailers 3,500-5,000 pounds	Class IV Trailers 5,000 pounds and up
Hitch	Frame or Equalizing	Equalizing	Equalizing	Equalizing
Tongue Load Limit**	Up to 200 pounds	200-350 pounds	15% of max. GTW	15% of max. GTW
Trailer Brakes	Not Required	Required	Required	Required
Safety Chain	3 /16" diameter links	1/4" diameter links	5/16" diameter links	--
Fender Mounted Mirrors	Useful, but not necessary	Recommended	Recommended	Recommended
Turn Signal Flasher	Standard	Constant Rate or heavy duty	Constant Rate or heavy duty	Constant Rate or heavy duty
Coolant Recovery System	Recommended	Required	Required	Required
Transmission Oil Cooler	Recommended	Recommended	Recommended	Recommended
Engine Oil Cooler	Recommended	Recommended	Recommended	Recommended
Air Adjustable Shock Absorbers	Recommended	Recommended	Recommended	Recommended
Flex or Clutch Fan	Recommended	Recommended	Recommended	Recommended
Tires	***	***	***	***
NOTE: The information in this chart is a guide. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for your car if in doubt.
* Local laws may require specific equipment such as trailer brakes or fender-mounted mirrors. Check your local laws. Hitch weight is usually 10-15% of trailer gross weight and should be measured with trailer loaded.
** Most manufacturers do not recommend towing trailers of over 1,000 pounds with compacts. Some intermediates cannot tow Class III trailers.
*** Check manufacturer's recommendations for your specific car/trailer combination
-- Does not apply