Lance 1130, Owner'S Manual

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If you have a bumper pull trailer, you may need a
weight distributing hitch, depending on your trailer,
load requirements and tow vehicle. Contact your
Lance Trailer dealer for more information on a weight
distributing hitch.
Tongue weight on a bumper pull trailer should be
10-15% of the total weight of the trailer plus cargo
(Gross Vehicle Weight, or “GVW”). The tongue
weight on a 5th Wheel trailer should be 20-25%.
Towing stability also depends on keeping the center
of gravity as low as possible. Load heavy items on
the floor and over the axles. Load additional items
evenly, right to left, to achieve uniform tire loading.
Distribute the load front to rear to obtain proper
tongue weight.
WARNING
An improperly distributed load can result in
loss of control of the trailer, and can lead to
death or serious injury.
Proper tongue weight is essential for stable
trailer handling.
Distribute the load front to rear to provide
proper tongue weight.
Distribute the load evenly, right and left, to
avoid tire overload.
Keeping the center of gravity low and
centered is essential to minimize the risk of
tip-over.
You are responsible to secure your cargo in such a
way that it does not shift within the trailer while it is
being towed. The “ride” inside a trailer can be very
bumpy and rough.
WARNING
A shifting load can result in failure, or to loss
of control of the trailer, and can lead to death
or serious injury.
You must tie down all loads with proper sized
fasteners, ropes, straps, etc. to prevent the
load from shifting while trailering.
LOADING CARGO
Couple the Trailer to the tow vehicle before loading.
The tongue of a bumper pull trailer can rise during
loading, before the cargo is properly distributed.
Do not transport people, containers of hazardous
substances, cans or containers of flammable sub-
stances. However, fuel in the tank of an off-road
vehicle, or a car or motorcycle, etc., may be carried
inside of a Sport Utility Recreational Vehicle (SURV)
trailer.
WARNING
Never transport people inside your Lance
trailer. Besides putting their lives at risk, the
transport of people may be illegal.
WARNING
Do not transport flammable, explosive,
poisonous or other dangerous materials in
your trailer.
Exceptions:
• Fuel in the tanks of vehicles that are being
hauled.
• Fuel stored in proper containers used in
trailer living quarters for cooking.
• Fuel stored in the tank of an on-board
generator.