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another line or secure an extra cable to the winch stand and boat bow
eye as a backup system.
Be certain that your trailer is of rated capacity for the size and weight
of your boat, including the weight for all fuel, water and gear. Your
authorized Regal dealer can advise you on the proper trailer capacity
and tongue weight ( the weight exerted on the rear of your vehicle).
Never use a bumper mounted trailer hitch. Always use a bolted or
welded frame-mounted hitch, class 2 or 3. Consult your Regal dealer
for more information.
Should your trailer be equipped with surge brakes, that is brakes on
the trailer that cut in with a very slight delay when your brakes are
applied, be sure to follow recommended service and maintenance
instructions. Be sure that the trailer master cylinder is filled with the
recommended fluid before trailering your boat. Inspect the trailer brake
lines for any leakage. Also, if you notice brake fluid on the inside of
the tires, you may have a wheel cylinder leaking. Consult a professional.
Never place your hands between the trailer hitch coupling and the
hitch ball on your towing vehicle while hooking up. Be sure the tongue
jack is in the full up position before departure. Be certain safety chains
are crisscrossed and secured; do not allow them to drag on the road.
Be sure to buy a suitable set of tie downs which can be attached to the
boats’ stern eyes and the eyelets provided on most trailers. Tighten
them securely and neatly fold up the extra strap material and secure it
with tape so it doesn’t loosen and dangle on the road.
Check the trailer lug nuts for the proper torque. Use a foot pound
wrench and torque in a star sequence to the correct poundage as
recommended by the trailer manufacturer. Torque the lug nuts at half
the poundage on all nuts. Then set the torque wrench to the full
poundage and fasten to the last foot poundage figure.
Check the trailer tires often for voids, excessive wear or out of round
tire conditions. If the trailer seems to vibrate you may have a bad tire
or one that is unbalanced. These wheels can be rebalanced at most
automotive or tire shops. Never pull a boat on a patched tire. Buy a
spare tire and wheel. Mount it on the trailer speedy installation should
a blow out occur.
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