Club Car Carryall I 1999, Owner'S Manual

Towing a Trailer

20    1999 Carryall Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual

TOWING A TRAILER

Because towing a trailer can have adverse effects on vehicle handling, be especially cautious when towing a 
trailer with a Carryall vehicle. Total vehicle capacity, including the tow vehicle load rating and the gross 
weight of the trailer should not exceed the weight specified in the preceding WARNING. The tongue weight 
should not exceed 150 lb (68 kg). Parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill should be avoided. If you must 
park on a hill, apply the brakes and have someone chock the tires of the trailer. Brakes should be released to 
allow the chocks to absorb the load of the trailer. After the tires have been chocked, engage the park brake. 

TRANSPORTING ON A TRAILER

If the vehicle must be transported over long distances or on public highways, it should be transported on an 
approved trailer observing all the following warning procedures:  

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VEHICLE LOAD AND SPEED MUST BE REDUCED WHEN DRIVING UP OR DOWN SLOPES OR 
ON UNEVEN TERRAIN. RATED CAPACITY IS FOR LEVEL SURFACES ONLY.

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DO NOT LOAD THE TAILGATE. THE TAILGATE SHOULD BE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION AND 
LATCHED SECURELY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

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TO AVOID SHIFTING THE VEHICLE LOAD AND POSSIBLY OVERTURNING THE VEHICLE, 
AVOID SUDDEN STARTS, SUDDEN STOPS, AND ABRUPT TURNS. THE CARGO’S CENTER OF 
GRAVITY MAY AFFECT THE HANDLING, STEERING, AND BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.

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TO PREVENT CARGO FROM SHIFTING AND POSSIBLY INJURING A PASSENGER OR 
AFFECTING THE VEHICLE’S HANDLING, MAKE SURE CARGO IS WELL-SECURED. 

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AVOID TOP-HEAVY LOADS. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF A LOAD SHOULD NEVER EXCEED 
15 IN. (38 CM) ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF THE CARGO BED.

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ALWAYS UNLOAD CARGO BED BEFORE RAISING VEHICLE WITH A LIFT, HOIST, OR JACK.

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NEVER TOW THE VEHICLE ON PUBLIC STREETS OR HIGHWAYS.

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NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATING SPEED SHOULD BE REDUCED WHEN TOWING A TRAILER.

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EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN TOWING A TRAILER.

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TOTAL VEHICLE CAPACITY, INCLUDING TOW VEHICLE LOAD AND GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT, 
MUST NOT EXCEED 800 LB (363 KG) FOR THE CARRYALL I, 1200 LB (544 KG) FOR CARRYALL II, 
CARRYALL TURF II, AND CARRYALL II PLUS, AND 1500 LB (680 KG) FOR CARRYALL VI. DO NOT 
EXCEED A TONGUE WEIGHT OF 150 LB (68 KG) FOR ANY CARRYALL VEHICLE.

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DO NOT ALLOW PEOPLE IN THE TRAILER BEING TOWED.

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AVOID SUDDEN STARTS, SUDDEN STOPS, AND TIGHT TURNS WHEN TOWING.

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AVOID STOPPING ON A HILL WHEN TOWING. IF YOU MUST STOP ON A HILL, AVOID SUDDEN 
STARTS, OR ROLLING BACKWARDS AND STOPPING SUDDENLY. FAILURE TO HEED THIS 
WARNING MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO OVERTURN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SEVERE 
PERSONAL INJURY.

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DO NOT MAKE TIGHT OR SHARP TURNS WHEN TOWING ANOTHER CLUB CAR VEHICLE 
WITH A CARRYALL VEHICLE.

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