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IMPORTANT TRAILER SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Size
To maintain the trailer's carrying capacity and safety,
purchase only the same size tires as what were originally
supplied on the trailer.
Safety Tips
Slow down if you have to go over a pothole or other object
in road.
Do not run over curbs and try not to strike the curb when
parking.
For a free brochure visit:
www. nhtsa.dot.gov
IMPORTANT: Before towing this trailer be sure to read
the instructions and warnings supplied in this manual.
Also read the information supplied with your tow
vehicle so you know and understand it's limitations.
Never Tow the Trailer Before Checking:
•
Coupler and latch assembly show no signs of
wear or damage.
•
Coupler hitch and hitch ball are of the same size.
•
Coupler and safety chains are safely secured
to the hitch.
•
Check all fasteners for proper tightness.
•
Load is securely tied down to the trailer.
•
Wheel lug nuts are properly tightened to the
right torque.
•
Wheel bearings are properly adjusted and
maintained.
•
Load is within the maximum load carrying
capacity of trailer.
•
Tires are properly infl ated and are road worthy.
•
All trailer lighting is working properly.
IMPORTANT: The load must be distributed equally on
the bed of the trailer if possible. Heavy, concentrated
loads may cause damage or possible failure of the
trailer.
WARNING: Loads place on the trailer must be securely
tied to the trailer. Always use appropriate tie downs
designed to restrict loads from moving when properly
attached. Failure to do so will allow shifting of the load
causing potential trailer failure and/or loss of the load
and personal injury.
This trailer is equipped to meet all applicable federal
safety standards in effect the day of manufacture. Check
local and state requirements regarding any additional
equipment that may be required.
The addition of optional equipment to your trailer may in
crease the total weight of your trailer package to where
it now exceeds the maximum load carrying capacity of
the trailer.
Tow Vehicles
WARNING: Serious injury or property damage can
result if the total weight of your loaded trailer exceeds
the capacity of the hitch and/or your tow vehicle.
It is very important that you know and understand the
towing capabilities of your tow vehicle. This is especially
true with the braking abilities of the tow vehicle. You
should check with your authorized dealer to see what the
capabilities are for the total towing load and the maximum
allowable tongue weight for the vehicle you plan on using
for towing.
It is also important that the lighting system in the tow
vehicle has suffi cient capacity support the additional
load the trailer lighting will add to the system. A heavy
duty fl asher may be required to make your turn signals
function properly.
Trailer Ball & Couplers
WARNING: Failure to properly engage the hitch ball in
the coupler ball socket and securely lock the coupler
latch mechanism can cause the trailer to become
detached from the tow vehicle while traveling, which
may cause serious injury or property damage.
Ball diameter for which rating (GVWR) shall not exceed
the gross trailer weight marked on the trailer coupler.
The hitch balls have the rated load they are capable of
towing stamped Into the top of the ball.
Make sure the ball that you use to tow your trailer has the
same capacity rating as the coupler.
Do not use a different size ball than the size the coupler
is designed to use.
Class
Coupler
Ball Diameter
II
3,500# GVWR
2”
III
5,000# GVWR
2”
IV
8,000# GVWR
2”
