How to Hook Up a Trailer the RIGHT Way | Trailer Safety Week 2026

Hooking up a trailer seems simple — but done wrong, it can have deadly consequences. In this Trailer Safety Week video, Shawn from All American Trailer Connection walks you through every step of a proper trailer hookup so you're never guessing on the road. In this video: • Ball size & rating — why it matters and how to check it • Ball mount capacity — making sure your setup is rated for the load • Coupler latching — including how a Demco self-latching coupler works • Safety chains — how to cross them correctly and avoid dragging • Breakaway cable — what it does and why you should NEVER clip it to your chains • Lights — the final check before you roll • Jack — the easy one people forget every time Whether you're a first-time tower or a seasoned hauler, these steps apply every single time you hook up a trailer. Don't skip them. 📋 Free printable hookup checklist & more resources: TrailerSafetyWeek.com 🌐 Shop trailers: www.AllAmericanTrailer.com 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications — we're dropping a new trailer safety video every day through June 13th! #TrailerSafetyWeek #HowToHookUpATrailer #TrailerSafety #TowingSafety #AllAmericanTrailerConnection #AATC #BigTexTrailers #PJTrailers #FloridaTrailers #TrailerHookup #TowingTips #TrailerLife #HaulingTips #TrailerDealer