2016 OWNERS MANUAL / 0413
If the latch handle does not close freely, DO NOT tow the trailer
until locating and correcting the cause of the problem. Forcing the
latch handle closed will make opening the latch handle extremely
difficult.
Squeaking, Clunking And Clattering At The Actuator
Possible Cause Remedy
The hitch ball requires
lubrication
Lubricate with conventional multi- pur-
pose lubricant or commercial lubricant
made for hitch balls.
Loose hitch ball Inspect the hitch ball and tighten.
Loose hitch Inspect the hitch and repair.
A worn or too small
hitch ball
Replace the hitch ball with a quality
unit that meets SAE specifications.
Air in the brake lines,
allowing the actuator
to travel too far
Check for leaks and re-bleed the
brakes.
Trailer equipped with
“free backing” brakes
Clunking noise is typical for these
types of brakes as long as braking
performance is normal.
When Braking, Brakes Repeatedly Come On And Re-
lease. Braking Is Not Smooth, Called “Chucking”
Possible Cause Remedy
Loose hitch or ball Correct as necessary.
Not enough tongue
weight or shocks on
tow vehicle too soft
Correct as necessary.
Air in the brake lines. Bleed the brake lines.
Contaminated brake
linings.
Fix the cause of the contamination,
which will likely be a leaky wheel cyl-
inder or hub grease seal. Replace the
linings and clean the braking surface
on the rotor.
Corroded master
cylinder bore or rust
from the brake line
Replace the actuator master cylinder.
Breakaway cable has
been pulled
Reset the push rod release bracket.
Brake line kinked Eliminate the kink. If found on a steel
brake line, the line should be replaced.
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