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Safety Precautions (continued)
Before Moving This Showmobile Unit:
• Make sure the hitch coupler is secured and all safety locks are engaged
• On level ground, adjust the hitch height to level the Showmobile unit
• Fasten the safety chains securely to the frame of the towing vehicle–cross the chains under the hitch
to allow turning
• Attach the brake breakaway switch to the towing vehicle. Make sure it engages the brakes properly
• Connect the electrical cable to the tow vehicle
• Check all lights–tail, stop, and turn signal
• Check the brake electrical operation
• Make sure the hitch jack and the four Showmobile jack stands are fully retracted
• Make sure the Roof/canopy are in the lowered position
Towing:
• Contact your dealer for proper determination of towing vehicle - make sure your towing vehicle has
a trailer towing capacity of at least 16,000 lb GVWR
• Check and adjust the brakes for correct operation at 10 mph or less in a safe area before towing
• Never exceed 55 mph
• After 50 miles, recheck tires, hitch coupler, brake operation, lights, and cargo
• An improperly loaded or towed trailer can result in loss of control of the vehicle which may result in
serious injury or death
• Be certain that the load is evenly distributed and that the rating of the axles, wheels, tires, tow
vehicle, hitch and other components are not exceeded
• The tow vehicle must be appropriately sized to the trailer. Consult your tow vehicle dealer if there
are any questions about the suitability of the vehicle.
• Be certain that the tow vehicle hitch is appropriately rated for this trailer
• Always have your brakes adjusted correctly
• Be aware of changing road and wind conditions that may aect traction or how the trailer is handling
and adjust speed accordingly
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WARNING
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Trac Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Wenger Corporation�
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it nds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign� However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, or Wenger Corporation�
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123) or
write to: NHTSA, U�S� Department of Transportation, 400 7th Street, SW,
NSA-11, Washington, DC 20590� You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the
Hotline�
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