Carry-On Trailer Corporation 4x6CG, User'S Manual - Safety Manual

Page 1: ...Before Use Note Not all Trailers are Shown on the cover 4x6CG 5x8CG 5x10CG 5x10CGB 6x12CGV 7x16CG ENCLOSED TRAILER MANUAL SAFETY GUIDE ENCLOSED TRAILER MANUAL SAFETY GUIDE 6x10CG 6x12CG 6x12 CGR CG C...

Page 2: ...on 9 Shifting Cargo 10 Brakes Lights and Mirrors 10 1 1 t i m i L d a o L t c e r r o C g n i n i m r e t e D Reporting Safety Defects 12 Formaldehyde Warning 12 II Preparing to Tow 13 Providing anAde...

Page 3: ...29 Breakaway Switch 29 Magnets 29 Trailer Connection to Tow Vehicle 30 Coupler andBall 30 Trailer Structure 30 Cleaning 30 FastenersandFrameMembers 30 Welds 31 DropRampTorsionSprings 31 Tires 32 Wheel...

Page 4: ...Failure to maintain proper tire pressure Failure to keep lug nuts tight Overloading or uneven loading of the trailer Failure to properly maintain the trailer structure This manual is not all inclusive...

Page 5: ...mbination is more likely to be affected by slippery road surfaces than a tow vehicle without a trailer Anticipate the trailer reaction to the air pressure wave caused by passing trucks and busses This...

Page 6: ...ight before coupling the trailer An improperly coupled trailer may result in death or serious injury Do NOT move the trailer until the coupler is secured and locked the safety chains are secured to th...

Page 7: ...er if the breakaway system is not working Having it serviced or repaired Connect the breakaway cable to the tow vehicle NOT to the safety chain NOT to the hitch ball or support Mismatch Between Traile...

Page 8: ...e axle misalignment or improper inflation If you observe uneven tread wear take the trailer to a Carry On Trailer dealer service center for diagnosis Lug nuts or bolts may shift and settle quickly aft...

Page 9: ...d an axle Gross Axle Weight Rating GVWR Proper handling of your trailer depends on having the trailer load dis tributed properly A proper weight distribution is equal right to left and proper tongue w...

Page 10: ...ed onto the road Your Carry On Trailer is not capable of safely transporting flammable explosive poisonous or other dangerous materials Brakes Lights and Mirrors The brakes if equipped and lights on y...

Page 11: ...g of the trailer on your trailer s VIN Certi cation label 3 Subtract the empty weight of your trailer from the GVWR stated on the VIN label That weight is the maximum available cargo capacity of the t...

Page 12: ...gies or Lung Problems may be at greater risk Research is continuing on the possible long term effects of exposure to FORMALDEHYDE Reduced ventilation resulting from this Cargo Trailer remaining closed...

Page 13: ...wed at all times This section of the manual is organized into sub sections containing information pertaining to the correct methods of preparing to tow your Carry On enclosed trailer Reading this info...

Page 14: ...information for the safe use and identification of your Carry On en closed trailer EMPTY WEIGHT The documents that accompany the trailer such as the Manufacturer s Certificate Origin are not a reliab...

Page 15: ...rry On Trailer provides electric brakes on some trailers The brake controller here is not the same as the safety breakaway brake controller that may be provided on some trailers Cooling System The eng...

Page 16: ...ur state law requirements In ad ition you must consider the fact that some states prohibit having extended mirrors on a towing vehicle except while trailer is actu ally being towed In these cases deta...

Page 17: ...se from the hitch With proper rigging it is possible to keep the tongue of the trailer from digging into the pavement even if the coupler to hitch connection comes apart Trailer Lighting Connector A d...

Page 18: ...he tongue up if the trailer comes loose Loading the Trailer An improperly loaded trailer is dangerous on the road Many accidents and death s are caused by improper trailer loading Safely loading a tra...

Page 19: ...r and over the ax les Additional items should be loaded evenly right to left to achieve uniform tire loading and the total load should be distributed front to rear to obtain proper tongue weight Check...

Page 20: ...act model of your Carry On trailer the cargo carrying portion may be designed for carrying such things as Automobiles Snowmobiles All Terrain Vehicles Motorcycles Other Cargo The enclosed cargo traile...

Page 21: ...e is out of adjustment or worn out it will not pro vide the expected assistance for slow and careful lowering and raising of ramp A spring and cable counterbalance may inflict serious injury if it bre...

Page 22: ...astened to tow vehicle not to safety chain o Tires Check pressure while tires are cold Inspect tread and wear patterns no cuts bulges cracks or cords o Wheels Inspect for cracks dents and bends o Lug...

Page 23: ...railer Ball Hitch Tongue Jack Uncoupling Follow these steps to uncouple your ball hitch trailer from the tow vehilce Before jacking the trailer up block the trailer tires to prevent the trailer from r...

Page 24: ...hat a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a re call and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Carry On Trailer Cor...

Page 25: ...esting loading and coupling Also before you start towing adjust the mirrors so that you are able to see the trailer as well as the area to the rear of it Then as you did when learning to drive an auto...

Page 26: ...Towing Guidelines Before towing check coupling safety chains safety brake tires and lights Check the lug bolts for tightness Check the coupler tightness after towing 50 miles Adjust the brake controll...

Page 27: ...swaying Continued pulling of the trailer and slight even acceleration will provide a stabilizing force Make regular stops about once each hour Con rm that the coupling is in order and locked electrica...

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Page 35: ...ng surface and hub Excess paint oil and grease must be removed from the fastener contact surfaces the mounting surfaces studs and lugs or not applied at all Adherence to all instructions warnings and...

Page 36: ...contact on a steel wheel the nut seat and the mount ing surface must be free of excessive paint contamination and damage Smooth clean surfaces provide the most uniform clamping pressure and best reta...

Page 37: ...ks performed by transporters noting any loss of torque or any corrective measures taken Torque Requirement DON T s DON T deviate from the component manufacturers recommendations regarding compatible c...

Page 38: ...states VIN tags should be attached to the trailer before you receive your trailer tag The VIN tag also has other required information that will provide you with needed payload capacity GVWR and other...

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Page 41: ...recall we can only reach you if we have your contact Information You MUST return this card to us to be on our recall list ________________________________________________________________ Customer s Na...

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