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TRAILER KEY
TrailMax Equivalent
Valor Model Number
T-12-UT
12-TU
T-12-UT(4+16); T-12-UT(6+16)
12-TUS
T-16-UT
16-TU
T-16-UT(4+16); T-16-UT(6+16)
16-TUS
Section 1 Operation
1.0 Introduction
This section describes how trailers can have different operational characteristics
based on design, load configuration, gross weights, suspension characteristics,
articulation and extreme differences between loaded and unloaded weights.
Trailers have safe operating limits just as automobiles, airplanes, and other
vehicles. The interaction of the vehicle characteristics, maintenance, load, roadway,
weather, the skill of the driver and vehicle speed affect these limits. Knowledge of how
these factors affect the vehicle's operating limits and utilization of defensive driving
techniques should result in safer driving.
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this section is to describe how the vehicle characteristics,
maintenance, road conditions, and weather can affect trailer control and stability limits,
and how driver awareness and skill can help compensate for these factors. This
knowledge will assist you to safely enjoy the maximum utility and productivity from your
trailer.
First and foremost, DO NOT operate the trailer until you have read and fully
understand this instruction and operating manual. It is also important that each and
every person who operates the trailer be given the opportunity to read this manual.
1.2 Rating
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the rated load-carrying capacity of an
individual axle and wheel assembly. It represents the load that may be steadily
sustained by the components in the system; i.e., tires, wheels, hubs, bearings, axles,
brakes, suspension, sub-frame, etc. with the GAWR limited by the component with the
lowest working rating. Consideration of environmental and operational factors may
