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BREAKING-IN A NEW
TRAILER
RETIGHTEN LUG NUTS AT FIRST 10, 25
& 50 MILES
Wheel lugs can shift and settle quickly after being first
assembled, and must be checked after the first 10, 25
and 50 miles of driving. Failure to perform this check
may result in a wheel coming loose from the trailer,
causing a crash leading to death or serious injury.
Refer to the “Lug Nut Torque Sequence” section for
the proper tightening sequence and torque value for
the wheel lugs nuts.
WARNING
Lug nuts are prone to loosen after being
first assembled. Death or serious injury can
result.
Check lug nuts for tightness on a new trailer,
and after re-mounting a wheel at 10, 25 and
50 miles.
ADJUST BRAKE SHOES AT FIRST 200 MILES
WARNING
Brakes that are out of adjustment can result
in death or serious injury. Brakes must be
adjusted at the intervals specified.
Brake shoes and drums experience a rapid initial
wear. The brakes must be adjusted after the first 200
miles of use, and each 3,000 miles thereafter. Refer
to your axle and brake manual. If you do not have the
axle and brake manual, call Lance Customer Service
at 661-949-3322 or email service@lancecamper.com
for assistance.
SYNCHRONIZING THE BRAKE SYSTEM
Trailer brakes are designed to work in synchroniza-
tion with the brakes on the tow vehicle.
When the tow vehicle and trailer braking systems are
synchronized, both braking systems contribute to
slowing, and the tongue of the trailer will neither dive
nor rise sharply.
WARNING
If trailer and tow vehicle brakes do not work
properly together, death or serious injury can
occur.
Road test the brakes in a safe area at no
more than 30 m.p.h. before each tow.
To insure safe brake performance and synchroniza-
tion, read and follow the axle/brake and the brake
controller manufacturers’ instructions.
TIRE PRESSURE
Check tire pressures on both the trailer and tow
vehicle. Inflate to the value indicated on the Federal
Certification/VIN label.
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