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Trip Preparation Checklist
There are a number of simple rules to follow in caring for your trailer axle
assembly that can add to its life and in the case of some of these rules, you
may be protecting your own life as well.
Using the following checklist before starting a trip with your trailer is highly
recommended. Some of these items should be checked 2-3 weeks prior to a
planned trip to allow sufcient time to perform maintenance.
1. Check your maintenance schedule and be sure you are up-to-date.
2. Check hitch. Is it showing wear? Is it properly lubricated?
3. Fasten safety chains and breakaway switch actuating chain securely.
Make certain the breakaway battery is fully charged.
4. Inspect towing hookup for secure attachment.
5. Load your trailer so that approximately 10% of the trailers total weight is
on the hitch. For light trailers this should be increased to 15%.
6. Do Not Overload. Stay within your gross vehicle rated capacity (consult
your trailers identication plate).
7. Inate tires according to manufacturer’s specications; inspect tires for
cuts, excessive wear, etc.
8. Check wheel mounting nuts/bolts with a torque wrench. Torque in proper
sequence, to the levels specied in this manual.
9. Make certain the brakes are synchronized and functioning properly.
10. Check tightness of hanger bolt, shackle bolt, and U-bolt nuts per torque
values specied in manual.
11. Check operation of all lights.
12. Check that your trailer is towing in a level position and adjust hitch
height if required.
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