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Your RangerTrail
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Trailer
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY
The certification label shows the maximum load-carrying capacity and is located on the port forward side of the
trailer.
GVWR
is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. It is the total combined weight of the trailer and its maximum
load-carrying capacity. DO NOT exceed the GVWR rating for the trailer.
Total Load
is the maximum load-carrying capacity of the trailer minus the weight of the trailer.
Locate the statement “Total load should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your trailer’s tire label located
on the port forward side of your trailer.
This figure equals the available amount of the boat with all equipment, gear, fuel, water, and luggage load
capacity.
Determine the combined weight of the boat with all equipment, gear, fuel, water, and luggage being loaded on
the trailer. That weight may not safely exceed the tire label’s total load.
Sample Tire Label
Improper weight distribution can place excessive strain on the towing vehicle and trailer. It can also cause the
trailer to “fishtail” (sway side to side). Be sure gear and luggage are distributed evenly in the boat.
GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOGY:
Tire label:
A label showing the tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the trailer can
carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN):
A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand,
manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture. It is also referred as the DOT code.
Inflation pressure:
A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
kPa:
Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure.
PSI:
Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure.
Certification Label and Tire label
U nder-inflation is the mos t common caus e of tire failures and may res ult in
s evere tire cracking, tread s eparation or “blowout”, with unexpected los s of
vehicle control and increas ed ris k of injury. Under-inflation increas es
s idewall flexing and rolling resis tance, res ulting in heat buildup and
internal damage to the tire. It als o may res ult in unneces s ary tire stres s ,
irregular wear, los s of vehicle control and accidents . A tire can los e up to
half its air pres s ure and not appear flat!
A GE
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being us ed. It is
recommended the tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal s ervice.
Heat caus ed by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging proces s . Yo u s h ould replace the s pare tire when you
replace the other tires due to the aging of the s pare tire.
Sample Tire Label
Summary of Contents for Angler
Page 10: ...8 Hazard Labeling ...
Page 11: ...9 Hazard Labeling ...
Page 25: ...23 Your Livewell Aeration System ...
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Page 40: ...38 Z522 ...
Page 45: ...43 168 169 WIRING DIAGRAM 168 CONSOLE PANEL SIMILAR TO 169 ...
Page 64: ...62 Boating Safety Checklist ...
Page 78: ...76 Notes ...