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Installation Instructions
Scout Trailer Kit
Part#87400/87400-01
• The trailer’s safety chains’ lengths MUST be short enough so the break away system tether is not
pulled if the couple separates from the tow vehicle’s hitch but remains connected by the safety
chains. The breakaway system should only activate after BOTH the trailer’s coupler and safety
chains have failed and allowed the trailer to completely separate from the tow vehicle. Provide
just enough slack in the safety chains to allow for tight maneuvers. Chain and trailer wiring should
not touch the ground.
• DO NOT use 2” ball style coupler for off-highway use. Only use an articulating coupler, pintle hook
and lunette ring or other articulating style of coupler for off-highway use. The standard ball
coupler has minimal articulation and is only suited for highway use and has limited articulation.
Excessive articulation of a standard 2” ball coupler may cause detachment from tow vehicle and/
or damage to tow vehicle or trailer.
• Do not exceed the trailers maximum payload capacity of 1763 lb. Never exceed any of the
capacities of any of the trailers features. Such as drawer capacity, rack capacity or payload capacity.
• Do not exceed capacity of tent mounting system, max load 250 lb dynamic, 800 lb static. Static
load refers to the weight when vehicle is not in motion, for example when using a roof top tent
on a stationary trailer with occupants should not exceed 800 lb. Dynamic capacity is the max
capacity of rack system while vehicle is in motion. Always check local regulations on rack mounted
loads.
• Make sure the towing vehicle and hitch are both rated to safely tow the trailer and its payload.
Max weight of trailer and payload combined is 3306 lb.
• Take care in positioning of cargo items. Recommended tongue weight should not exceed 350 lb,
but will vary by tow vehicles capacity. When positioning items make sure you evenly load items
from side to side.
• Inspect tow vehicles’ hitch, trailer wiring and hitch hardware before each use. Make sure all
hardware is properly torqued.
• Never exceed hitch manufactures weight limits. Never exceed tow vehicles towing capacities.
Towing capacities from the manufacture are normally listed for on-highway use. Off-highway use,
depending on terrain, may greatly change these capacities. Always use good judgement when
towing especially off-highway.
• Always re-adjust your brake controllers power setting each time you tow to avoid brake lock up
and to make sure you have an adequate power setting to provide proper braking.
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