Learning how to haul a trailer in the PA Wilds

Hauling a trailer is something that I have not done by myself in years. I used to haul kayaks for a job I have in college but it has been years since I hauled a trailer by myself. So, I set a goal to be able to haul a trailer alone this summer. My goal last week was to haul a trailer to the Mount Jewett Landfill to drop off our waste. I started feeling very confident as I used rachet straps and bungee cords to tie down the tarps on top of the trailer. That confidence soon faded when I had to connect the trailer to my car. When in doubt and safety is involved….ask for help! So I called my father in law and he came over and taught me how to hook the trailer to the hitch, safety check before driving, and even came along for my first solo journey hauling the trailer. Needless to say I was extremely alert the entire time driving and took my turns extra slow. We made it and I was so proud! The Mount Jewett Landfill is such a neat place to visit and utilize for your waste. My two young sons absolutely love going there because they have dump trucks and excavators constantly working. Now that I have hauled the trailer I feel much more confident hauling in the future.self. It always does.