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More Great Links

• The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board
• The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Sources

• Eascapees.com. "Towing a Trailer; Being Equipped for Safety." (Oct. 12, 2008)
  http://www.escapees.com/edocs/Towing.pdf
• Towex.com. "Towing Accessories." (Oct. 13, 2008)
  http://www.towx.com/category_s/78.htm