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WARNING
Standard mirrors usually do not provide adequate visibility for viewing traffic to the sides and
rear of a towed trailer. You must provide mirrors that allow you to safely observe approaching
traffic.
1.2.13 Hazards From Modifying Your Trailer
Altering your trailer can damage essential safety items. Even simply driving a nail or screw to
hang something can damage an electrical circuit, LP line or other feature of the trailer.
Before making any alteration to your trailer, contact your dealer or inTech Trailers at 574-773-
9536 and describe the alteration you are contemplating. Alteration of the trailer structure or
modification of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating or other systems on your trailer must
be performed only by qualified technicians who are familiar with the system as installed on
your trailer.
1.2.14 Hazards From Accessories
This chapter of the manual contains some information about certain optional accessories that
may be on your trailer. Read and follow all of these instructions before operating the
accessories. The major hazards from some of these accessories are:
1.2.14.1
Generator
If your trailer is equipped with a gasoline, LP or diesel generator, you must have and follow the
generator manufacturer’s instructions. You must also have one or more carbon monoxide
detectors in the trailer’s living-quarter’s accommodation spaces.
Carbon Monoxide is an odorless gas that can cause death. Be certain exhaust from a running
generator does not accumulate in or around your trailer, by situations such as:
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Being drawn in by fans or ventilators operated in the trailer.
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Prevailing wind.
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Being trapped between your trailer and other trailers, vehicles or buildings.
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Being trapped between your trailer and, or a snow bank or other nearby objects.
Improper electrical connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer will result in
inoperable lights and electric breaks, and can lead to collision.
Before each tow:
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Check that the taillights, brake lights, clearance lights and turn signals
work.
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Check that the electric brakes work by operating the brake controller inside
the tow vehicle.
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