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Trouble Shooting
Questions & Answers
wHat Can CauSe vibration in mY tow
veHiCle?
1. Over-tight hitch coupler -- See procedure for adjusting
hitch coupler earlier in this book.
2. Loose or worn wheel bearings -- See procedure for replacing
wheel hub earlier in this book.
3. Loose wheels -- See procedure for changing tires earlier in
this book.
4. New tires -- It is possible that the new tires are out of
round. Once they are inflated to the proper PSI and used
for a short period of time on a loaded trailer, they should
work themselves round. New tires that are still out of round
after an ample break in period may be defective and need to
be replaced. Call the tire manufacturer or your local FLOE
dealer for replacement.
5. Unbalanced wheel hubs -- If your tires are balanced and
not out of round this may be the problem. Replace if
necessary.
wHY DoeS mY trailer SwaY or wHip?
1. Trailer is not being towed level -- Refer to hitch selection
and use section of this manual.
2. Not enough tongue weight -- Refer to loading and unloading
section of this manual.
3. Overloaded trailer -- Refer to loading and unloading section
of this manual.
4. Too much tongue weight -- Refer to loading and unloading
section of this manual.
wHY are mY tireS wearing unevenlY?
1. Unequal side-to-side loading -- Refer to Proper Loading
and Unloading section of this manual.
2. Tires not inflated to proper PSI
3. Wheel bearings are not properly tightened & oiled.
Can i replaCe mY tireS witH larger oneS?
1. No, The Cargo Max was designed for use with 5.30 x 12”-C
tires and these may not be substituted for a larger size. A 12”
mag wheel upgrade is available.
wHy DO i kEEP bLOwinG FUSES wHEn i
ConneCt or uSe mY trailer ligHtS?
1. A wire is cut or bare and is shorting out -- Visually locate
and repair or replace.
2. Wrong size fuse in tow vehicle -- The trailer lighting system
draws 1/2 amp not taking into account anything else on this
circuit.
wHy DO my LiGHTS bLink On AnD OFF?
1. Corrosion on wire connections -- Check all connections
for corrosion, clean and apply electrical grease to prevent
future corrosion.
2. Improper or loose ground to tow vehicle -- This may cause
all lights to blink or cause your marker lights to blink when
you turn on your turn signals.
wHAT kinD OF GREASE SHOULD i USE in my
HubS?
1. High-quality high-temperature lithium wheel bearing
grease. Never use grease heavier than 265 A.S.T.M.
penetration (No. 2 grade).
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For additional information, please contact your Authorized
FLOE Dealer, visit our website at www.floeintl.com or call:
1-800-336-6337 to locate the dealer nearest you.
