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Loading your FLOE trailer
Capacities & Weight Distribution
TONGUE WEIGHT CAPACITY
• It is extremely important to never exceed the maximum
tongue weight capacity. Over loading the tongue could
cause it to bend or break. A broken tongue could cause a
serious or fatal accident.
• Loads should be placed on the trailer so that proper weight
is applied to the tongue. The ideal tongue weight should
be 6% of the cargo weight but never over the max tongue
weight. Increase or decrease the tongue weight by moving
the load forward or backward.
• It is the users responsibility to understand what 125/220
pounds or less is.
SECURING TONGUE JACK
Tongue jack must be properly secured in the travel position
before moving the trailer (see image below). Simplifies
coupling and uncoupling to a vehicle. Swivel wheel enables
easy trailer movement by hand. Jack easily clamps to tongue
and pivots up for travel.
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Using your FLOE trailer
Secure Your Trailer
CONNECTING SAFETY CHAINS
Safety chains must be hooked up every time the trailer is in use.
To connect safety chains properly be sure they cross each other
and the open end faces the trailer (see images below).
CARGO WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
• It is extremely important to never exceed the maximum
cargo capacity.
• Maximum cargo capacities are for evenly distributed loads
which place the majority of the cargo’s weight directly
over both wheels evenly. A good example of this would be
hauling several sheets of plywood.
• Loads should also be placed to distribute equal weight to
both tires. This will balance your load and give you the best
wear on your tires.
• Never place more than 50% of the total cargo capacity on
one side of the trailer.
