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888.793.6184 • 931.668.8860 • ironhorsetrailers.com • [email protected]

888.793.6184 • 931.668.8860 • ironhorsetrailers.com • [email protected]

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Flip-up top

Make sure the pins on the lip of the top 

are in their corresponding tailgate holes 

before latching the tailgate.

Tailgate/loading ramp

Always stand clear of the door when 

opening.  Even counterbalanced, the 

tailgate is heavy so use appropriate lifting 

techniques to open and close the door.  

The tailgate can be slippery when wet. 

Interior light 

Will only work when trailer is 

hitched to tow vehicle with 

vehicle’s lights on.

Rear stabilizer

Wheel blocks

(available as accessory)

Gas struts and hinge linkages

Rolling front jack

Tailgate counter balance cables

Inspect the cable for wear each 

time the door is opened.

Counter balance cable pulley

Safety chains

Electric brake/breakaway 

battery (not all models)

Rear stabilizer securing pin

Marker light

Weather strip

Marker light

Lock pins 

These engage in tailgate 

when flip-top is down
Strap to lower flip-top

Raise and lower the top only from 

the center of the rear – never from 

only one side.  

Holes for tailgate latch rods
Access cover for elecrical wiring

Tailgate deadbolt latch rod

Holes for flip-top lock pins

Hitch lever

Elelctric hook-up

Trailer wheel and tire

Main body of trailer

Coupler

Interior of One Bike, Two Bike/One Trike Trailer

Interior of WideBody Trailer

Marker light

Hinge cover

Wiring harness NOT to be used 

as handles or for tie-downs!

Hinges   

Hinge support

Wiring harness NOT to be used 

as handles or for tie-downs!

Trailer Features and Components

Study this diagram and your trailer to familiarize yourself with the different 

components and their correct function.

Summary of Contents for One bike

Page 1: ...Ironhorse Trailers Inc Owner s Manual For One Bike Two Bike One Trike WideBody Enclosed Trailers Ironhorse Trailers Inc 2013 For your safety please read carefully and keep with trailer ...

Page 2: ...ou have a problem don t hesitate to call us Our objective is to make sure every customer is a happy customer Should you have a problem with your trailer even after the warranty expires call us first we may be able to save you time and money and we do of course carry replacement parts in our inventory Thanks again for choosing an Ironhorse Trailer and please stop by if you re ever in the neighborho...

Page 3: ...iven in the manual are general guidelines for illustration purposes only and cannot cover every possible combination of vehicle hitch and trailer or every loading situation Have your particular vehicle inspected by an authorized trailer or hitch installation repair facility before towing heavy loads You are solely responsible for the safe loading unloading and operation of your tow vehicle trailer...

Page 4: ...n opening or closing the tailgate Damaged or loose D rings can break allowing cargo to shift the trailer s center of gravity resulting in loss of control Never crawl underneath your trailer when coupling or changing a tire You risk severe injury or death When installing your wheel chocks and d rings or changing a tire be sure your trailer is hooked to a tow vehicle Gas springs can lose their lifti...

Page 5: ...n charges incurred to obtain warranty service WARRANTOR S OBLIGATION Warrantor shall elect to remedy defects in materials and workmanship caused by Warrantor by repair replacement or refund if replacement or repair is not possible All defective products shall be delivered to Warrantor s address listed above unless prior written approval is obtained from Warrantor Warrantor may at its option select...

Page 6: ...r each time the door is opened Counter balance cable pulley Safety chains Electric brake breakaway battery not all models Rear stabilizer securing pin Marker light Weather strip Marker light Lock pins These engage in tailgate when flip top is down Strap to lower flip top Raise and lower the top only from the center of the rear never from only one side Holes for tailgate latch rods Access cover for...

Page 7: ...model One bike Two bike one trike WideBody Hitch class I II II II Empty weight 850 lbs 1050 lbs 1300 lbs Axle capacity 2000 lbs 3500 lbs 3500 lbs Unloaded tongue weight 60 lbs 80 lbs 100 lbs Overall width 6 8 8 4 8 6 Suggested types of tow vehicle Sub compact compact cars X Mid size cars X X Mid size pick ups and SUVs X X X Minivans X X X Full size cars X X X Full size pick ups and SUVs X X X Full...

Page 8: ...bumper The Engager Break Away Wiring Break Away box 7 pin connector Break Away cable Break Away switch Splices or connectors Blue Blue White Black Electric brake Red 12 volt feed Ironhorse Trailer Specifications One bike Two bike one trike WideBody Total length 15 4 15 4 16 0 Body length 12 6 12 6 13 6 Outside width at fenders 6 8 8 4 8 6 Inside width at wheel well 5 0 6 8 6 8 Tailgate opening wid...

Page 9: ... out Front jack pivoting up Jack wheel fully retracted with the jack handle Clockwise to lower jack Loading Your Ironhorse Trailer Get familiar with how the front jack swivels up into the stowed or towing position Make sure the locking handle pins engage fully in the lock pin holes Your Ironhorse trailer is equipped with rear stabilizers When operated correctly these enable the trailer to be loade...

Page 10: ... Ironhorse Wheel Chocks are only designed to hold your motorcycle without tie downs when the trailer is stationary and level On 1500 Honda Goldwing DO NOT use the rear bag guards to tie down the motorcycle Doing so will pull the guards off NEVER transport a motorcycle using only front tie downs When using power tools make sure you follow the manufacturer s directions always wear eye protection Dif...

Page 11: ...el One bike Two bike one trike WideBody Lug nut torque Aluminum wheel 70 85 ft lbs 70 85 ft lbs 80 100 ft lbs Wheel Size rim size 14 inch 14 inch 15 inch Bolt Pattern 5 x 41 2 0 offset 5 x 41 2 0 offset 5 x 41 2 0 offset These instructions along with a detailed diagram are located on page 52 of the Dexter Axle Operation Maintenance Service Manual included as part of your Owner s Package Remove the...

Page 12: ...Brakes Before connecting the trailer harness to your tow vehicle test the breakaway box for a proper charge Then connect the trailer harness to your tow vehicle and pull the breakaway pin to test the automatic braking action The breakaway cable must be connected to the tow vehicle in direct line with the breakaway switch NOT to any part of the hitch or chains Refer to the Engager Break Away Box in...

Page 13: ...Ironhorse Trailers Inc 5638 Manchester Highway Morrison TN 37357 USA 888 793 6184 931 668 8860 ironhorsetrailers com info ironhorsetrailers com ...

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