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Make sure your 2" Hitch Ball is correctly tightened to the Receiver and that the Receiver is properly connected to your Towing
Vehicle. A loose Ball or Receiver can result in the Trailer detaching from the Tow Vehicle during use.
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A worn, corroded, cracked, or otherwise damaged Hitch Ball can fail while towing. Always inspect your Ball before attaching to
your Trailer.
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Always use a 2" Hitch Ball with your Trailer.
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Never operate your Trailer if the Coupler is not locked and the Safety Snap Pin is not installed.
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When the Trailer’s Coupler is connected to the Ball and is in the locked position, rock the Tow Bar up and down as well as side-
to-side to make sure the Ball is tight to the Coupler. A properly fastened and locked Coupler will raise the rear of the Tow
Vehicle when it is pulled upwards without coming off of the Ball.
22.
Attach the Trailer to your Tow Vehicle using a 2" Ball, making sure to
properly latch the Coupler, and locking it with the supplied Safety Snap
Pin (
Figure 21
).
NOTE:
You may need to adjust the Coupler prior to installation. Please refer to
Chapter 4: “Maintaining the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER”.
23.
CONGRATULATIONS! Your DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER is now ready
to use! See the next Chapter for operating suggestions and tips.
Optional Wall Extenders
1.
Install the Long Wall Extenders first by inserting three M8 x 35mm Bolts
through the Extender and the pre-drilled Holes in the sheet metal of the
Bed (
Figure 22
). Secure with three M8 Lock Nuts under the Lip of the Bed.
Repeat for the other side.
NOTE:
Orient the Locking Hooks on the Wall Extenders to the outside of the Bed
Frame (
Figure 22
).
2.
Install the Short Wall Extenders by inserting two M8 x 35mm Bolts
through the Extender and the pre-drilled Holes in the sheet metal of the
Tailgate (
Figure 23
). Secure with two M8 Lock Nuts under the Lip of the
Tailgate. Adjust the Latches per step 17 on page 12. Repeat for the other
end.
Figure 21
Safety Snap Pin
Lever Down to
Lock on Ball
Figure 22
M8 x 35mm Bolt(s)
M8 Nut(s)
Locking
Hook(s)
Figure 23
M8 x 35mm Bolt(s)
M8 Nut(s)
