GENERAL
WARNINGS
This owners manual will contain basic safety information and instructions for your trailer. Please
always read the manual before loading and towing the trailer. If you are unsure of what to do
always call
Tuff Stuff®
to get instruction. This owners manual cannot cover all trailer operating
instructions and you are responsible as a
n
expedition
trailer owner to continue to do research
on safety precautions and procedures when towing a trailer on the road and off-road.
DANGER - Indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
or serious injury.
Use of an under-rated hitch, ball or tow
vehicle can result in loss of control leading
to death or serious injury.
Make certain your hitch and tow vehicle
are rated for your trailer.
Driving too fast for conditions can result in
loss of control and cause death or serious
injury.
Adjust speed down when towing trailer.
Proper selection and condition of the
coupler and hitch are essential to safely
towing a trailer.
A loss of coupling may result in death or
serious injury.
Hitch size must match coupler size.
Be sure hitch load rating is equal to or
greater than load rating of the coupler.
Be sure hitch components are tight before
coupling trailer to tow vehicle.
Observe hitch for wear, corrosion and
cracks before coupling. Replace worn,
corroded or cracked hitch components
before coupling trailer to tow vehicle.
An improperly coupled trailer can result in
death or serious injury. Do not move the
trailer until:
•
Coupler is secured and locked to hitch.
•
Safety chains are secured to tow
vehicle.
•
Trailer jack(s) are fully retracted.
•
Trailer brakes are checked.
•
Tires and wheels are checked.
•
Breakaway switch is connected to tow
vehicle;
•
The trailer lights are connected and
checked.
•
Load is secured to trailer.
Wheel nuts or bolts are prone to loosen
after being fi rst assembled. Death or
serious injury can result.
Check wheel nuts or bolts for tightness
on a new trailer, and after re-mounting a
wheel at 10, 25 and 50 miles.
