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HITCH, WHEELS, BRAKES & TIRES
FITS 2 INCH RECEIVER
WHEELS & TIRES
Torque all wheel bolts to 100ft lbs. When tightening wheel nut lugs, please tighten bolts in a star-pattern order as indicated in the diagram to
the right.
ABOUT YOUR ELECTRICAL PLUG
7 PIN The OPUS® is fitted with a 7-pin flat plug that connects all the exterior trailer running/brake/turn lights and
the electric brakes to the towing vehicle. You will require a 7-pin connection on your tow-vehicle as well
as an in-car electric brake controller installed in your tow vehicle to operate them.
ABOUT YOUR BRAKES
The OPUS® is fitted with electric trailer brakes. You need an electric brake controller fitted to your car in
order to tow the OPUS® and operate the electric breaks safely. Failure to tow with a brake controller in
your vehicle is both dangerous and illegal. You can tell if your brakes are working properly by connect-
ing the 7-pin plug, starting the engine of the tow vehicle and then getting someone to listen to the
brake hub whilst another person applies the brakes in the tow vehicle. If they are working correctly
you will here a low humming sound as the brakes are applied.
BRAKE MAINTENANCE
As part of the annual service check you should have completed by an accredited industry service
agent, the brakes will be checked and maintained.
INSTALLING YOUR SAFETY CHAINS
The OPUS® is fitted with 2 safety chains on the tongue. One end of the chain is fitted to the OPUS®
chassis and the other end has an attachment clip which should be attached securely to your tow vehi-
cle bumper or receiver.
TOWING
The driver of the tow vehicle must ensure that their Driving License is valid for towing the OPUS® Camper. It is highly recommended,
particularly if you are not experienced in towing that you adhere to any applicable laws for the state in which you are driving. Many guides
are available from leading associations and should be studied before you embark. Trailer towing laws are different in each state. Please be
aware If you are traveling across multiple states that you could suddenly be breaking tow laws if you’re not careful. States differ on their rules
about multiple trailers. If you’re hauling a camper and a Jet Ski behind it, you’d be OK in South
Carolina, but breaking the law once you cross the Georgia state line. No matter where you are in the U.S.,
the following features are recommended safety equipment for trailer towing:
* Lights: Your trailer lights must be maintained in working order for basic road safety.
* License plate light: Make sure to clearly display your license plate
* Reflectors: These are an invaluable precaution to keep your large trailer visible.
* Flares: Keep these at hand to clear off a section of the road after an accident.
* Tie-downs: If you are loading anything on a trailer that could possibly fall off, you’ll need tie-downs to secure it at multiple angles.
• Ensure the clips on the hooks are in place to fully secure the hooks.
• Do not attach the hooks to the hitch itself.
• Ensure that you have enough slack in the chains to turn your vehicle adequately.
• Should you require less slack, the chains can be twisted or crossed below the tongue
before connecting to your vehicle to ensure the chains do not drag on the ground.
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