Malibu trailers require a seven-pin
connector. Some older tow vehicles
may have a five-pin connector instead
of a seven-pin connector. An adapter is available through the tow
vehicle’s manufacturer. This is required to allow the back-up lights
and solenoid to operate correctly. Failure to ensure that the entire
lighting system on the trailer is operating correctly can mean that
other vehicles following or in the vicinity of your tow equipment
may not be alerted when you shift into reverse. This could lead to
vehicle damage or injury.
As part of the hitching up process, late
model tow vehicles are usually equipped
with a sensor that reports when the
trailer lights have been connected to the tow vehicle’s connector.
However, the LED light utilized on Malibu trailers sometimes does
not pull a sufficient load on the tow vehicle’s electrical system to
register. This situation can be simply remedied by the tow-vehicle’s
dealership.
116—Trailers
Unhitching
The coupler should easily unlatch, but if it does not, check to see
if the ball is correctly sized, or if the trailer is parked on a hill, which
will inhibit the ability to successfully open the coupler.
Hitching
• After securing the coupler to the hitch ball, double-check that the
hitch pin is properly installed and the coupler handle secure.
• Cross the safety cables under the coupling, allowing only enough
slack to enable turning when the rig is in operation.
• Attach the breakaway cable to the tow vehicle.
• Connect the trailer’s seven-wire connector to the seven-wire
connector of the tow vehicle and check that the lights are working
correctly. (More information follows in the
Trailer Components and
How They Function sections of this manual).
Connecting to the Boat
Trailer Winch
The trailer winch is a manually operated device to assist loading
the boat onto the trailer and maintaining it in position for proper
towing. The following information is important in assuring control
and protection for you and the boat:
•
Inspect the winch prior to every use.
Never use the winch if there
is any sign of damage. Your authorized Malibu trailer dealer can
assist you in repairs.
•
Firmly grip and hold on to the winch handle when the handle is
not locked!
Letting go can cause the handle to spin wildly out of
control if there is tension on the line. Lock the ratchet lever on
the winch any time you will not be using it to load or unload the
boat.
Failure to lock the ratchet lever on the
winch when the boat is being loaded or
unloaded or when there is tension on
the line, can result in loss of control, with the handle spinning. This
could result in serious injury. Also, the boat could slip off the trailer,
causing damage that is not covered under warranty.
•
The winch will have a rated capacity, which must not be exceeded.
This includes the weight of all items onboard. Water in the ballast
and bilge systems should be released prior to loading to avoid
exceeding weight limits.
•
The winch should not be fully extended prior to loading.
To operate
properly, leave at least a couple of turns of strap on the winch.
•
The boat should be partially loaded on the partially submerged
trailer by engine power.
More on this technique is explained later
in this section. Using the winch as the sole method for loading
puts undue strain on the winch strap and results in excessive
wear.
•
Check the straps prior to each loading.
The straps will wear
with age, use, and exposure to the elements. Because of the
importance in holding the boat secure for loading, unloading,
and towing, never use worn straps. Replace the Malibu-approved
straps only.
•
As part of the maintenance program, the gears should be
greased with a heavy-duty, marine-grade grease regularly.
This
allows for continued proper operation and will help in the ease of
operating the handle as well.
•
Attach the winch to the bow eye on the boat for loading.
The winch
should never be attached to any other component of the boat.
•
Do not rely on the winch to be the only manner in which the boat
is held on the trailer.
Use all other tie-downs as described in this
section. The winch is insufficient to hold the boat in place.
Attaching the winch to any component
of the boat other than the bow eye, and
attempting to load the boat, can result in
damage to the boat, which may result in
serious injury or death. This is not covered under warranty.
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