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Loading your FLOE trailer

Capacities & weight Distribution

Cargo weigHt DiStribution

•  It  is  extremely  important  to  never  exceed  the  maximum 

cargo capacity.

• Maximum cargo capacities are for evenly distributed  loads 

which place the majority of the cargo’s weight directly 

over both wheels evenly. A good example of this would be 

hauling several sheets of plywood.

• Loads should also be placed to distribute equal weight to 

both tires.  This will balance your load and give you the 

best wear on your tires.

• Never place more than 50% of the total cargo capacity on 

one side of the trailer. 

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Never exceed Trailers Max GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) and tongue weight capacity.
Trailers cargo load capacity is reduced by the weight of additional options such as ramps, gates or cargo caps.

Specifications

Load Capacity

lbs/kgs

Max. tongue wt.

lbs/kgs

GAWR

lbs/kgs

Tires

1800/815

125/56

2090/948

5.30 x 12” -C

GVWR

lbs/kgs

2140/969

Trailer Weight 

(no accessories)

tongue weigHt CapaCitY

•  It  is  extremely  important  to  never  exceed  the  maximum 

tongue weight capacity.  Over loading the tongue could 

cause it to bend or break. A broken tongue could cause a 

serious or fatal accident. 

• Loads should be placed on the trailer so that proper weight 

is applied to the tongue. The ideal tongue weight should be 

6% of the cargo weight but never over 125 lbs. Increase or 

decrease the tongue weight by moving the load forward or 

backward.

• 125 pounds is generally easy to lift for most people. It is 

the users responsibility to understand what 125 pounds or 

less is. 

SECURinG TOnGUE jACk

Tongue jack must be properly secured in the travel position 

before  moving  the  trailer  (see  image  below).  Simplifies 

coupling and uncoupling to a vehicle. Swivel wheel enables 

easy trailer movement by hand. Jack easily clamps to tongue 

and pivots up for travel. 

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Using your FLOE trailer

Secure your Trailer

ConneCting SafetY CHainS

Safety chains must be hooked up every time the trailer is in 

use. To connect safety chains properly be sure they cross each 

other and the open end faces the trailer (see images below). 

Summary of Contents for CARGO MAX XRT 8-57

Page 1: ...rious injury potential death and or mechanical failure could result from neglecting to take appropriate action attention attention attention CARGO XRT 8 57 Xtreme Rugged Technology Ma CARGO XRT 8 57 X...

Page 2: ...r Lighting System 6 Capacity Weight Distribution 7 Proper Loading Unloading 8 Securing the Load 9 Accessories 10 Changing Tires 11 Inspections Maintenance 11 Maintaining Hub Lubrication 12 Installing...

Page 3: ...eck that wheel bearings are properly tightened and greased Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your trailer has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should im...

Page 4: ...Adjustment All FLOE models have a lever lock hitch coupler With a lever lock coupler the amount of locking force can be adjusted to the diameter of the hitch ball A coupler that is adjusted too tight...

Page 5: ...g with the tilt clamp This will allow the bed to tilt back until it touches the ground 4 To tilt trailer push down on rear of trailer 5 Load trailer see section on Proper Loading and Unloading 6 Tilt...

Page 6: ...trailer Wiring tester To test the wiring on your tow vehicle you can purchase an inexpensive tester at most auto supply stores White Grounds all lights Brown Front rear marker lights tail lights Yell...

Page 7: ...ccessories Tongue weight capacity It is extremely important to never exceed the maximum tongue weight capacity Over loading the tongue could cause it to bend or break A broken tongue could cause a ser...

Page 8: ...icle 3 It is imperative that your tow vehicle and trailer are parked on level even ground Loading while parked on an incline or uneven ground could cause your trailer bumper to be at an improper angle...

Page 9: ...te see FIG 1 4 When securing hooks through the TOP of the D rings make sure the hook faces up see FIG 2 NEVER use hooks in the position shown in FIG 3 as this provides a greater chance of failure Ensu...

Page 10: ...gle for low clearance items Tailgate ramp removes in seconds with no tools Simply tilt back and remove To lower tailgate ramp simply squeeze the spring loaded center latch Lubricating Tailgate Latch P...

Page 11: ...g Optional Accessories Procedure for Changing Tires Changing Tires 1 Start all lug nuts by hand to prevent cross threading and to ensure proper nut to rim seal 2 Tighten bolts in the sequence detailed...

Page 12: ...trailing arms to make sure they are straight a Leaving loaded for long periods Tires a Keep tires properly inflated b Inspect periodically Replace when necessary a Leaving loaded for long periods b Dr...

Page 13: ...ichever comes first Procedure for Installing Wheel Hub Removal Remounting for the wheel Hub Removing the hub for inspection or maintenance should be done in a safe location away from moving vehicles 1...

Page 14: ...OR SUPPLIED BY TIE DOWN To Obtain Technical Assistance To enable TIE DOWN to respond to a request for assistance or evaluation of customer or user operating dif culty please provide at a minimum the f...

Page 15: ...ection 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...

Page 16: ...manship under the conditions and loads for which designed and from date of purchase as follows ALUMINUM trailer STRUCTUREs LIGHTING SYSTEM and formed cargo Max bed FLOE INTERNATIONAL will repair or re...

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