Safety and control system for use when pulling trailers

A towing device operably engaged with a trailer, comprising:

• an actuator operably connected with the trailer;
• wherein the actuator further comprises:
• a housing having a first end, a second opposing end, and a central chamber defined by the housing that extends between the first and second ends of the housing;
• a piston moveably disposed inside of the central chamber defined by the housing;
• a piston rod operably connected to the piston for moving the piston inside of the central chamber, wherein the piston rod operably engages a coupler of the trailer;
• and at least one switch provided in the actuator and operable to variably control at least one motor/generator provided on the trailer;
• wherein the at least one switch is operable to send a first signal to the at least one motor/generator via a first force exerted on the actuator by a vehicle, and wherein a first torque is applied to at least one wheel on the trailer via the at least one motor/generator being operably engaged with the at least one wheel.