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Mechanical & Structural Maintenance
Maintenance is essential to keep your trailer in a safe and usable condition. Trailers are no different to any other motor vehicle
and require servicing at regular intervals which may vary according to use and the environment in which it is used. The service
schedule outlines the service intervals for safe travelling and your owner obligations under our warranty policy. Servicing should
always be carried out by a competent person with relevant experience.
• Never work beneath the trailer while suspended on a jack. Always use “Jack Stands” with an adequate SWL.
• Always use dedicated jacking points
• 110V appliances and wiring must only be serviced and repaired by a qualified tradesperson.
• Propane plumbing must only be serviced and repaired by a qualified gas technician.
Hitch
Cruisemaster DO35
To ensure a long service life we recommend the following periodic maintenance procedures.
1. Always keep Tow Pin and Universal mating surfaces clean and lightly lubricated.
2. Check condition of Tow Pin O-Ring and replace if necessary (Part No. 18D-DO35-101).
3. Regularly lubricate grease points with multi-purpose grease.
4. Periodic adjustment of Slotted Nut & Pin may be required of coupling head loosens excessively and should be a competent
person.
5. Flush with clean water if locking mechanism does not open fully due to dirt ingress.
Ball Bearing Slides
To lubricate and protect from corrosion the ball bearing slides should be lubricated with a small amount of general-purpose
grease every 6 months.
Wheels and Tires
Tires should be checked for damage prior to each trip. Inspect for adequate tread depth and any damage particularly to sidewalls.
Wheel lug nuts must be checked with a torque wrench. When picking up your new trailer check the wheel lug nut torque at 30mi,
60mi, 120mi and 300mi. Check before each trip and daily when travelling for longer periods. Do not over tighten, always use a
torque wrench to ensure accuracy.
Highway Towing
Your trailer is fitted with 16″ wheels and 265/75 R16 Goodride Tires. The tires are a “Light Truck” tire with a mud terrain tread
and a maximum load rating on single axle of 3400lbs at 80psi. See the tire pressure recommendation chart.
Offroad Towing
Offroad driving requires lower tire pressures and lower speeds. When driving on rough and corrugated road, a reduction of
speed and controlled deflation of tires is required to protect the trailer and its suspension from damage. In extreme
circumstances tire pressures may be reduced significantly. When lowering from highway pressure, a rule of thumb is to reduce
your speed by the same percentage as the lowering of tire pressure.
Because offroad conditions can vary greatly, you must lower your pressures and reduce speed until vibration and shock through
the suspension is at a moderate level to suit the conditions you are experiencing, and the loaded weight of your trailer.
When returning to the highway or when increasing speed, you must reinflate the
tires to correct highway pressures. Failure to reinflate can cause severe handling
problems resulting in injury or death.
Brakes
The electric brakes on your trailer are a drum type. Drum brakes require regular adjustment to ensure even pad wear and proper
performance. This is an important safety item. The recommended interval for checking adjustment is 3000mi.
Bearings and Seals
The Timken bearings in your travel trailer are protected with a rubber seal on the rear of the drum and a friction fit bearing cap
on the front. Normal use without encountering water crossings these should be services every 3000mi.
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