When towing a trailer in wet conditions Tasmania tips focus primarily on “stopping distance” and “visibility.” Rain reduces the friction between your tires and the road, and because a trailer is pushing your car from behind, your braking distance can double. Increase your following distance to at least four or five seconds behind the car in front.
Avoid sudden steering movements. On slippery bitumen, a heavy trailer can easily “push” the rear of your car into a slide if you swerve. If you have an electric brake controller, you may want to slightly dial back the sensitivity if the trailer wheels are locking up too easily on wet roads. Always ensure your trailer’s tread depth is healthy; “bald” trailer tires are a recipe for hydroplaning.
