Chassis
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE EXPERIENCE
OR THE TOOLS TO SAFELY COMPLETE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER. WE ASSUME NO LIABILITY
FOR INJURIES OR DAMAGES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF IRRESPONSIBLE, UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.
Tires/ Air Pressure
Air pressure is the most important factor determining tire life and under inflation is the number one cause of trailer tire failure.
Generic advice would be to maintain recommended air pressure listed on the tire sidewall, and periodically inspect both tires for
tread wear and damage from road hazards. However, for a smoother, truer pull, we advise that your trailer tires be 35psi. All tires
must be identical in size for the tires to properly manage the weight of the trailer. To properly maintain your tires, clean with mild
soap and water. Do not use tire-care products containing alcohol or petroleum distillates and be sure to inspect the tires for any
cuts, snags, bulges or punctures.
Tire Sizes – all tires are 5 lug on 4.5”
Rascal / 4x7 and 5x7 Joey / 4-Wide / 5-Wide / RT
175/80D13
1360# / 50 psi (we recommend not filling it to that level)
4x8 / 5x8 / 5x10 / 6x10 / 6-Wide / 6-Wide Sport / 6x10 RT / T@B
205/75D14
1760# / 50 psi (we recommend not filling it to that level) *Whitewall Tires – 1532#/35psi
Rough Rider
235/65R15
1820# / 50 psi
It is important to maintain proper wheel mounting torque on your lug nuts. When possible, use a torque wrench to prevent loose
wheels and broken studs. Start all nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. Tighten the lug nuts in stages. First, tighten to 20-25 ft.
/lb., then to 50-60 ft. /lb., and finally to 85-90 ft. /lb.
Check lug nut torque before the first use. Check periodically thereafter. White and Black Rims use 13/16” lug nuts Black plastic caps
over white rim lugs are removed by pulling straight off. Aluminum rims can use ¾” lug nuts, whether or not it is on the trailer or on
the mount.
How to Change a Flat
First, get your trailer into a safe area where you have the space to work on it freely. Now, you are ready to begin:
• Loosen the lugs
• Drop the Nose of the trailer by cranking the wheel jack all the way DOWN
• Flip out and Extend the Jacks as long as they can go
• Crank the wheel jack all of the way UP
• Remove the Lugs and the Tires – Replace with the spare
• Repeat the above steps in reverse
• Torque the lugs – YOU ARE READY TO GO!
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