GENERAL INFORMATION
NORMAL TRAILER OPERATION
This Merritt Gooseneck trailer is designed for
operation within legal highway speed limits on
reasonable road surfaces for the type of service it
was built to perform, and in accordance with the
noted weight restrictions.
Normal use means the loading, unloading and
transportation of uniformly distributed legal loads,
in a manner which does not subject trailer to
stresses or impacts greater than imposed by
reasonable use.
This trailer was built to carry cargo within the two weight ratings on the identification plate
located on the road side of the trailer near the front.
The GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is the structural capability of the lowest rated
member of the running gear component suspension and spring system, hub, wheels and
drums, rims, bearings, brakes, axle, and tires.
The GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the structural capability of the trailer when
supported by the kingpin and axles with the load uniformly distributed throughout the cargo.
The maximum load indicated on the identification plate may not be legal on the highway you
plan to use. States have differing laws and regulations, affecting vehicle lengths and weights
on the roads that are not a part of the primary interstate.
LOADING AND TRANSPORT OF LIVESTOCK
The loading of the trailer is important!
KEEP THE CENTER OF GRAVITY AS LOW AS
POSSIBLE
. Proper placement of the larger animals should be considered.
Because load types vary, drive with appropriate care and within the limits of the load.
The wellbeing of the Gooseneck Livestock Trailer is dependent on the stock density,
ventilation, skill of driving, and quality of roads.
Frequent inspection of livestock and
careful driving cannot be over-emphasized!
MODIFICATION OF TRAILER
Any modification made to the trailer must comply with DOT and NHTSA regulations and
must not compromise the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the trailer.
Any operations of the trailer outside the limitations stated in this manual will void any
responsibility of Merritt Trailers Inc. for any of its results
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