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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)
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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 pounds. 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 affect traction or how the trailer is
handling and adjust speed accordingly.
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 Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Wenger Corporation.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds 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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