Ranger 168, Owner'S Manual

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Your RangerTrail ® Trailer
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NEVER TOW YOUR TRAILER WITHOUT THE LOCK PIN INSTALLED!
BEFORE TOWING YOUR RANGERTRAIL ® TRAILER . . .
Make sure that your tow vehicle is equipped with a 2-inch ball of
machined or forged steel! Never use a ball smaller than 1.97 inch
diameter or larger than 2.0 inch diameter. Naturally, your tow vehicle
should be equipped with a properly rated and substantial towing hitch,
well braced and firmly connected to your vehicle. Make sure that your
vehicle is properly wired for the trailer light connection.
The height of the towing ball above the ground will greatly influence the
tongue weight and the towing characteristics of the trailer. With the trailer
attached to the tow vehicle, the base of the ball should be 16” to 17” from
the ground loaded.
TOWING YOUR RANGER TRAIL ® TRAILER . . .
Back your tow vehicle into position so that the ball is directly under the
trailer hitch ball socket. Stop your vehicle’s engine and set parking brake.
Make sure that the release handle on the trailer hitch is raised and pulled to
the rear. This will show that the ball socket is open and ready to receive the
tow ball. Then, by turning the tongue jack handle, lower the hitch until it seats
fully on the tow ball. Be sure that the tongue jack wheel is slightly clear of
the ground. Close the ball socket latch by pushing downward into the
recess. The release handle should close smoothly if the ball has been
SWING HITCH
Aluminum wheels require careful wash
down maintenance and are not warranted
against surface corrosion.
NOTICE