Yetti fish house, Owner'S Manual

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Use an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitc
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If the vehicle or hitch is not properly selected and matched to the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of
your Yetti, you can cause an accident that could lead to death or serious injury. If you already have a tow
vehicle, know your vehicle tow rating, and Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and make certain
the Yetti
’s rated capacity is less than or equal to the tow vehicle’s rated towing capacity. If you already
have (or plan to buy) a Yetti, make certain that the tow rating of the tow vehicle is equal to or greater than
the GVWR of the Yetti, and that the GCWR will be within limits
Yetti with Ball-Hitch Coupler
A ball hitch coupler connects to a ball that is located on or under the rear bumper of tow vehicle. This
system of coupling a Yetti
to a tow vehicle is sometimes referred to as “bumper pull.”
THE TOW VEHICLE, HITCH AND BALL MUST HAVE A RATED TOWING CAPACITY EQUAL TO OR
GREATER THAN THE YETTI GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).
DANGER
Use of a hitch with a load rating less than the load rating of the trailer can result in loss of
control and may lead to death or serious injury.
Use of a tow vehicle with a towing capacity less than the load rating of the trailer can
result in loss of control, and may lead to death or serious injury.
Be sure your hitch and tow vehicle are rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) of your trailer.
An improperly coupled trailer can result in death or serious injury.
Do not move the trailer until:
The coupler is secured and locked to hitch; the safety chains are secured to the tow
vehicle; and the trailer jack(s) are fully retracted.
Do not tow the trailer on the road until:
The trailer brakes are checked; the tires and wheels are checked; the breakaway switch
is connected to the tow vehicle; the load is secured to the trailer and the trailer lights are
connected and checked.
WARNING
Coupler-to-hitch mismatch can result in uncoupling, leading to death or serious injury.
Be sure the LOAD RATING of the hitch ball is equal or greater than the load rating of the
coupler.
Be sure the SIZE of the hitch ball matches the size of the coupler.
WARNING
A worn, cracked or corroded hitch ball can fail while towing, and may result in death or serious
injury.
Before coupling trailer, inspect the hitch ball for wear, corrosion or cracks. Replace worn or
damaged hitch ball.
WARNING