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PRE-DEPARTURE SAFETY CHECKLIST
Before driving, make sure your vehicle maintenance and trailer maintenance are current.
This is very important because towing puts additional stress on the tow vehicle.
• Check and correct tire pressure on the tow vehicle and trailer, including
the spare tire.
•Make sure the wheel lug nuts/bolts on the tow vehicle and trailer are
tightened to the correct torque.
• Be sure the hitch, coupler, draw bar and other equipment that connect the
trailer and the tow vehicle are properly secured and adjusted.
• Make sure the safety chains are properly criss-crossed and connected, not
touching the road but with enough slack to make turns.
• Check that the wiring is properly connected; not touching the road, but
loose enough to make turns without disconnecting or damaging the wires.
• Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.
• Verify that the brakes on the tow vehicle and trailer are operating correctly.
• Ensure the breakaway system lanyard is connected to the tow vehicle but
not to the safety chains or ball mount.
• Check that all items are securely fastened on and in the trailer.
• Be sure the trailer jack, tongue support and any attached stabilizers are
raised and locked in place.
• Check load distribution to make sure the tow vehicle and trailer are properly
balanced front to back and side to side.
• Check side- and rear-view mirrors to make sure you have good visibility.
• Check routes and restrictions on bridges and tunnels.
• Make sure you have wheel chocks and jack stands.
National Association of Trailer Manufacturers
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FORMKT1503 Rev. 3/15/16 Copyright © 2015 by National Association of Trailer Manufacturers
Make sure your boat is properly secured to the
trailer. Do not depend on the winch line, strap or
cable alone to hold your boat secure. Check winch
line, strap or cable for fraying, cuts or tears. If it is
damaged, replace it immediately.
DO NOT USE IF DAMAGED!
Winch Adjustment and Use
Never disengage the winch ratchet lock while
winching your boat onto the trailer.
Whether your winch is a hand-operated model
(standard) or an electric model (after market), both
can be adjusted for the best possible performance.
The winch height should be adjusted so that the
winch cable/strap is level or as close as practical
with the bow eye of the boat when the boat is
resting on the trailer, with the bow stop roller
or vee block just above the bow eye of the boat.
Your boat will then be pulled in straight line onto
the trailer and against the bow stop on the winch
stand. The angle the winch is pulling your boat
should not make the boat lift up or pull down when
pulling the bow eye against the underside of the
bow roller or vee block. It should pull the bow eye
straight into the underside of the bow roller or vee
block.
Maintenance of the mechanical winch is simple.
Keep clean, lubricate regularly and apply heavy
grease to the gears frequently. Make sure the
winch line, strap or cable doesn’t rub against
anything sharp; fraying and wear could result. If
your line, strap or cable becomes worn, contact
your SKEETER Dealer for replacement as soon as
possible.
Swing Tongue
The inline swing tongue is a UFP designed product
which the manufacturer hides the bolts and
hinge inside the application giving it a much nicer
appearance.
The inside is a cast steel plated-piece that allow
for the part to be opened without scratching the
paint. This also has a pin application and bolt.
WARNING
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