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Lug Nuts and Wheel Studs are prone to damage if loose. Lug Nuts may loosen after installation. Check the Lug Nuts
individually for tightness before each use or after a Wheel has been replaced on the Trailer.
Inspect the Lug Nuts to ensure all are present and tight before operation. Never operate the Trailer if a Lug Nut is missing, or
is not properly torqued.
Always torque the Lug Nuts to 70-80 ft-lbs in an alternating pattern.
Inspect the Wheel Studs for damage. Never operate the Trailer with a damaged or missing Wheel Stud.
Check the Wheel Bearings of your Trailer. Jack the Trailer off of the ground and check the Wheels for side-to-side looseness. If
the Wheels are loose, or Spin with a Wobble, the Bearings must be replaced.
Before operating the Trailer always check the Tire Pressures of the Trailers Tires with no load in the Bed, or on the Trailer. They
should be adjusted to 25-28 PSI and never in excess of 36 PSI.
Inspect the Wheels for damage, or bending. Never operate the Trailer if a Wheel is damaged; replace the Wheel immediately.
Inspect the Tires for damage or cuts. Even if the Tire is not leaking air, damage, or cuts could lead to a blow out when the
Trailer is loaded. Never operate the Trailer if a Tire is damaged; replace the Tire immediately.
Inspect all Valve Stems of the Tires. If the Valve Stems are damaged, do not use the Trailer; have the Valve Stem(s) replaced, or
replace the Wheel(s) and Tire(s).
Clear all debris from the area of the Valve Stem(s) before operation to avoid damaging the Stem(s).
Adjusting the Tow Hitch
A loose connection between the Trailer and Tow Vehicle may cause the Hitch to disconnect or rattle during use. Always check the
Hitch for proper tension prior to use.
Tool Needed:
19mm Socket or Wrench
1. Attach the empty Trailer to the Tow Vehicle and latch the Locking Lever.
Check for horizontal and vertical play between the Tow Hitch and the 2"
Tow Ball. If the Tow Hitch is loose on the Ball allowing for play, the
Hitch needs to be tightened. Inversely, if the Latch is difficult to
connect, or disconnect, the Hitch is adjusted too tightly and needs to be
loosened.
2. Unlatch the Locking Lever and remove the Trailer from the Tow Ball.
3. Locate the Adjustment Nut on the underside of the Hitch (Figure 58).
Using a 19mm Socket, or Wrench, rotate the Nut clockwise to tighten
and counterclockwise to loosen.
4. Re-attach the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle and latch the Locking Lever.
Check for horizontal and vertical play between the Tow Hitch and the
Tow Ball. Repeat steps 1-3 until a snug fit is obtained.
Wheel and Lug Nuts
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