Axis T22 User Manual

 Towingismorechallengingthandrivingdowntheroadinasinglevehicle.Therefore,you
would be well-advised to practice, practice, practice before undertaking a genu-
ine tow to a body of water for an outing.
Malibu (Axis) Trailers cannot anticipate every possibility that will arise, and
assumes no responsibility for the operation of your tow vehicle and/or trailer,
but the following are some recommendations that can enhance the towing
experience and better prepare drivers:
Drive sensibly. You will have a substantially greater length and weight to
maneuver.Thismeansyouneedmoretimeandspacetoaccelerateortostop.
Weatherconditionsareamplied.Windespeciallycancreatemorechallengesin
maintaining control.
Use those mirrors. Most tow vehicle manufacturers recommend adding over-
sizedmirrors.Somelegaljurisdictionsrequireit.Regardless,thebetteryouare
able to see, the more control over the total rig you’ll have. Larger mirrors can
also assist you in keeping an eye on the trailer and boat to be aware of how well
they are moving down the road.
Allow extra room when making turns.Youwillquicklylearnthatturns,especiallyright
turns, take more space. You’ve seen this with tractor-trailer units and other tow vehicles.
Think twice and allow extra room when passing other vehicles. It will take longer to
accelerate to passing speed, and you will need considerably more room when moving back into
thedrivinglane.Passingongradesisnotrecommendedasitismorediiculttomaintainoverall
control. It may be necessary to downshift gears in the tow vehicle when passing, too. Avoid road
shoulders,especiallynarrowones.Ifyougoothepavedsurface,especiallyathighwayspeed,
you may lose control or even jack-knife the rig.
Use common sense! All the potential issues that cause potential problems when driving a
regular highway vehicle are exaggerated when towing. Avoid tailgating, jack-rabbit starts and
stops,anymaneuverthatexceedsthecapabilitiesofyourrig.Anytimeyourrigsh-tails,stop
anddeterminewhatthecauseis.Oftenisitshiftingweight,particularlywithintheboatoronthe
trailer.Re-adjustingthetoweditemsmaytakeafewminutesbutcansaveyourlifeandothers!
launching and
re-loading
the boat from the
trailer
 Releasingtheboatfromthetrailerrequiresskillaswell.Conditionsmayvaryfromlocationto
location, too. It is important to pay attention to surroundings and plan the release to avoid damage to
theboat,traileranddock/ramp.
 First,youshouldexaminetheramp.Someareunimproved,whileothersarepaved,andmany
aresomethingin-between.Youwillalsoneedtoknowhowsteeptherampisasthataectshow
faryouwillneedtobackthetrailerintothewater.Youneedtohavecondencethattheramp
surface will support the weight of the trailer and boat as you ease back, and that you will not bog
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Owners
Manual
2019
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underway

Axis T22 Specifications

General

Brand	Axis
Model	T22
Category	Boat
Language	English