How To Hook Up A Trailer

Raise the Height of the Trailer Coupler or Ball Socket

Before attempting to attach the trailer to your vehicle, first raise the trailer’s coupler or socket to ensure that it will clear the height of your vehicle’s hitch. Some trailers have a crank that’s basically a built-in jack, but others will require the use of your own jack under the trailer’s tongue. If you attempt to back your vehicle to the trailer before raising it, you can damage both it and your vehicle, so do not skip this step.