Towing a trailer requires specialised driving skills and safety precautions beyond day-to-day driving. Before you hire a trailer, please ensure that you have the necessary knowledge and skills required to use and operate a trailer in a safe manner. 

It is the customer’s responsibility to inform themselves of best practice safety procedures. This includes ensuring the use of an appropriate tow vehicle, ensuring the trailer is road worthy and properly securing all loads in a correct and safe manner.

The Customer must ensure that the tow vehicle used is legally able to tow the trailer being hired.

It is the Customer’s responsibility to inspect the trailer prior to commencing the hire.

If you believe the trailer you’ve hired has defects or is not roadworthy please contact HATOZA Trailer Hire immediately on 0411 159 590 and do not continue with your hire. In such circumstances, a full refund will be provided.

Please refer to the Terms & Conditions of Hire for further safety requirements.

SAFETY GUIDES

• HATOZA Trailer Hire: Guide To Attaching A Trailer

• HATOZA Trailer Hire: Guide to Hydraulic Braking System (>750KG<2,000KG)

• HATOZA Trailer Hire: Guide to Hydraulic Braking System (>2,000KG<3,500KG)

• HATOZA Trailer Hire: How To Use A Trailer Winch

• Tasmanian Government - Department of State Growth: Towing Light Trailers Guide

• National Transport Commission Australia: Load Restraint Guide for Light Vehicles

• Caravan Industry of Australia: Guide to towing in Australia

OTHER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

• Ensure the tow ball of the towing vehicle is 50mm.

• Ensure the tow vehicle is legally able to tow the trailer that You have hired prior to commencing your hire.

• Ensure the trailer’s safety chains are attached to the tow vehicle prior to commencing the hire (preferably crossed over).

• Ensure the trailer has wheel chocks applied when the trailer is not attached to a tow vehicle.

• Check all lights are connected and operational (including indicators) prior to commencing your hire.

• Check all tyres for pressure and ensure wheel nuts are tight prior to commencing your hire.

• When loading a trailer ensure that the majority of the load’s weight is in the forward part of the trailer, this will reduce the risk of the trailer swaying. It is recommended a minimum 70-30 weight distribution towards the front of the trailer. This ensures that approximately 70% of the weight is positioned at the front end, while the back holds 30%. Proper weight distribution is crucial for safe driving because it reduces cargo shift and ensures the trailer remains stable when you are in motion.