2/13/2012
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TRAILER TOWER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS-GUYED TO OUTRIGGERS
coupler height as needed.
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ALWAYS
insure your tow vehicle and hitch capacity are suitable for the
trailer you are towing. These items must be rated according to the GVWR on
the V.I.N. decal on the front of your trailer tower unit.
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NEVER
overload your trailer or the tongue of your trailer. The GVWR noted
on your V.I.N. decal is the maximum loaded weight of your trailer tower unit.
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ALWAYS
evenly distribute your load to maintain safe handling conditions
when towing your trailer tower unit (see “Weight Distribution” notice)
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ALWAYS
maintain the proper tire pressure according to the specification
decal located on the front of your trailer tower unit
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NEVER
tow the trailer with the outrigger jacks in place. Remove them and
stow on rear frame or in storage box.
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BEFORE
transporting trailer/tower check to see that both, the tower hold
down cable and the “Red Strap” at the rear bottom end of the tower are in
place and secure.
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WHEN
transporting trailer and tower, drive within the speed limits and do not
exceed 55MPH.
Getting Ready to Transport
After hooking up the trailer to the tow vehicle, fully retract the front tongue jack and lock
it into the travel position
(see Fig. 1A or 1B).
Fig. 1A Tongue Jack Positions
Fig. 1B Dropleg Tongue Jack Positions
Attach the hooks on the safety chains to the tow vehicle frame. Be sure to cross the
chains under the coupler and leave enough slack for turning
(see Fig.2).
Hook up the
trailer lights by plugging the connector into the receptacle on the tow vehicle. Check all
lights (Brake, Stop, and Running) to see that they are functioning properly. If using
electric brakes, check to see that they are properly connected and that the brake controller
is in proper working order. Next, hook up the small wire cable that operates the
breakaway brake control
(see Fig. 3).
