23. TRAILER MAINTENANCE
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TOWING HAZARD
Trailer towing can be hazardous.
Overloading can cause serious injury or
equipment damage. Do not overload your
trailer.
TOWING HAZARD
Check the certification decal located near
the hitch of your trailer. The Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) for your trailer is
5,000 lbs. Total boat weight with all possible
Hunter options installed is 4,920 lbs.
(including full fuel and ½ water supply). It is
your responsibility to ensure any gear or
supplies loaded in your boat while under tow
does not exceed the total load limit of 5,000
lbs.
TOWING HAZARD
Ensure your tow vehicle has a towing
capacity higher that the trailer’s GVWR.
Using an under-rated tow vehicle is
dangerous and illegal.
BEFORE USING YOUR TRAILER
Check all bolts and nuts for tightness, including the
lug nuts for the wheels.
1. Check to ensure that all lights are working
properly.
2. Always maintain the tires at recommended air
pressure.
3. For improved tire life, have your tires spin
balanced by a qualified tire service center.
4. When the trailer is hitched to your vehicle,
remove the two-speed winch handle before
departing.
5. Always check hitch, safety chain connection and
boat tie downs prior to departing.
PROTECTING AND MAINTAINING
YOUR TRAILER
Before launching your boat, we recommend the
light harness be disconnected from your vehicle
and allow enough time for bulbs to cool. This will
greatly extend the life of your bulbs.
1. The trailer has a galvanized frame, however,
some parts, including the brakes, axles, hubs,
springs, U bolts, and plates, are not galvanized.
Most of these parts have been sprayed with a
high gloss black rust resistant paint, plus a clear
coating. After launching (especially in salt water
locations), rinse your trailer, including the painted
components. As a continuing measure to protect
your trailer, periodically refinish and repaint
surfaces that show signs of rusting.
2. Periodically and regularly check your wheel
bearings for sufficient grease and tightness. The
more launching you do, the more likely for the
need to regrease these bearings.
WINCH MAINTENANCE
1. Periodically grease the gears of your winch with
an all-purpose grease.
2. Regularly check the winch cable for signs of wear
or damage and replace immediately if needed.
WIRING AND LIGHTING
1. Be sure your vehicle is equipped with the proper
lighting connections to avoid overloading circuits.
2. At least once a year, remove light lenses and
spray metal components with WD40 or apply a
light coating of petroleum jelly.
3. Always carry spare light bulbs.
BEARINGS AND HUBS
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