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Original Operating Instruction Manual
14 Troubleshooting
Use this table to repair the basic operating functions of your trailer in the event of a fault.
Fault
Possible cause
Solution
The coupling does not engage
Internal parts of the coupling (spherical cup, shell, spring) are dirty, frozen or rusty.
Clean the components. Lubricate or oil the coupling.
Ball head of the car coupling too large.
Replace the car coupling. (max. Ø 50 mm)
Coupling height of car does not match coupling height of trailer.
Check the coupling height of your car. The distance from the middle of the ball head to the
floor should be 430 ± 35 mm (according to DIN 74058).
Components of the coupling are worn / faulty.
Have repaired in a specialist workshop.
The handbrake effect is too weak
Brake pads not yet run in.
Check the braking effect after a short run-in time.
Friction losses in transmission mechanics too large.
Lubricate transmission mechanics, Bowden cables.
Trailer cannot be uncoupled
Ball head of the car coupling is not round (worn).
Replace the car coupling.
Trailer and car are standing at an angle to each other.
Park your car and trailer in a straight line.
Trailer pulls to the right or left
Load is not evenly distributed.
Distribute the load evenly.
Tyres have different pressures.
Set the tyres on all wheels to the same pressure.
Load is inadequately secured (so it does not slip) and shift gradually while driving.
Position the load evenly. Secure the load so it does not slip.
Brake on one of the wheels is set incorrectly and is braking.
Have repaired in a specialist workshop.
Trailer lurches from side to side
Tyre pressure is set too high.
Reduce the air pressure on all tyres. Observe the maximum air pressure values.
Speed is too high.
Slowly reduce the speed.
Centre of gravity of the load too far to the rear.
Correct the centre of gravity of the load and move it further forwards.
Drawbar load is inadequate or negative.
Correct the load distribution so that there is sufficient drawbar load.
Trailer rattles / squeaks
The load is not secured.
Secure the load properly.
The cables or hoses work loose.
Have repaired in a specialist workshop.
Jockey wheel was not cranked up and comes undone from the attachment points.
Crank the jockey wheel up. Re-tighten the fastening connections.
The hand brake is still engaged.
Release the hand brake.
Drop sides are not properly closed / secured.
Check the latches / bearing points of drop sides.
Inadequate lubrication at the lubrication points.
Re-lubricate the lubrication points.
A wheel bearing is defective or brakes have not been set evenly.
Have repaired in a specialist workshop.
Brakes smoking, overheated
Brake is blocking a wheel. Hand brake is applied.
Check whether the reverse automatic, hand brake is properly released.
Have repaired in a specialist workshop.
Jockey wheel, lashing straps blocking / pressing on the brake linkage.
Raise the jockey wheel properly. Detach the lashing strap from the brake linkage.
Cable or Bowden cable bent / deformed. Rust formation in the brake drum.
Have repaired in a specialist workshop.
Wheel brake is dirty. Return springs are worn or broken.
Brakes judder
Some transmission parts have too much play.
Have repaired in a specialist workshop.
Shock absorbers or overrun brake faulty.