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2023 OWNER’S MANUAL
WALK AROUND INSPECTION
The majority of potential roadside issues can be eliminated by a
walk-around visual inspection of the trailer. This should be done
after hitching the trailer to the tow vehicle, and again at each fuel
or rest stop.
Make A Quick Visual Check Of:
• Coupler
• Safety cables
• Emergency brake cable
• Wiring connector
• Tie-downs
• Tires
Look For:
• Any obvious fluid leaks
• Unusually hot brakes or hubs
• Damage caused by road hazards
• Low tire pressure
TRAILER MANEUVERING TIPS
Backing Up
When backing up, place your hand at the bottom of the steering
wheel. To turn left, move your hand left (rotate the wheel
clockwise). To turn right, move your hand right (rotate the wheel
counterclockwise). Back up slowly. Because mirrors cannot provide
all of the visibility you may need when backing up, whenever
possible have someone outside at the rear of the trailer to guide
you while backing up. Use slight movements of the steering wheel
to adjust direction. Exaggerated movements will cause greater
movement of the trailer. If you have diculty, pull forward and
realign the tow vehicle and trailer and start over.
Parking
When parking, try to avoid parking on steep grades. If possible,
have someone outside to guide you as you park. Once stopped,
but before shifting into park, have someone place blocks on the
downhill side of the trailer wheels. Apply the parking brake, shift into
park, and then remove your foot from the brake pedal. Following
this parking sequence is important to be sure your vehicle does not
become locked in park because of extra load on the transmission.
For manual transmissions, apply the parking brake and then turn the
vehicle o in either first gear when parked uphill, or reverse gear,
when parked downhill.
Make a point to pay particular
attention to the right (starboard)
side of the trailer, as this is
typically where most road
hazard damage occurs.
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