Carry-On Trailer Corporation 4x6CG, User'S Manual - Safety Manual

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to the proper torque at a service garage or by your Carry-On Trailer
dealer.
Inadequate lug nut torque may cause a wheel to part
while towing. Death or serious injury can result. Make
sure lug nuts are tight before towing trailer.
• Weight and Load Distribution
Proper loading of your trailer is essential for your safety. Tire, wheel, axle
or structural failure may be caused by overloading.
An overloaded trailer may result in failure or in loss of
control of the trailer, leading to death or serious injury.
Never load a trailer so that the weight on any tire
exceeds its rating.
Never exceed the trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR).
Never exceed an axle Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GVWR).
Proper handling of your trailer depends on having the trailer load dis-
tributed properly. A proper weight distribution is equal, right to left; and
proper tongue weight for stable trailer handling. Rules of thumb for
proper tongue weight are:
Ball Hitch (or Bumper Hitch) 10-15% of GVW
Gooseneck Hitch 20-25% of GVW
Fifth Wheel Hitch 20-25% of GVW
The trailer is more stable when its center of gravity is low.
• Load heavy items on the floor and over the axles.
• Load additional items to maintain even weight distribution and to
achieve desired tongue weight.
An improperly distributed load may result in loss of
control of the trailer, leading to death or serious injury.
• Proper tongue weight is essential for stable
trailer handling
• Distribute the load front to rear to provide proper
tongue weight
Safety Information