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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMATION 7
SECTION 2: TRAILER PARTS & HARDWARE 11
SECTION 3: PRE-TAKE-HOME ASSEMBLY 14
SECTION 4: TRAILER ASSEMBLY 18
4.1 Secure Tongue 18
4.2 Attach Rear Floor Extension 20
4.3 Attach Front Panel 22
4.4 Attach Side Panels 24
4.5 Attach Rear Side Extension Panels 26
4.6 Attach Corner Guards 32
4.7 Attach Rear Gate 33
4.8 Attach State License Plate 35
SECTION 5: TRAILER FEATURES 36
SECTION 6: COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE 40
6.1 Using an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch 40
6.2 Coupling and Uncoupling the Trailer 40
6.2.1 Trailer with Ball-Hitch Coupler 40
6.2.1.1 Before coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle 41
6.2.1.2 Prepare the coupler and hitch 41
6.2.1.3 Coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle 41
6.2.1.4 Rigging the safety chains 42
6.2.1.5 Connecting the electrical cables 43
6.2.1.6 Uncoupling the Trailer 44
SECTION 7: TIRE & SAFETY INFORMATION 45
7.1 Determining Correct Load Limit – Trailer 45
7.1.1 Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less 45
7.2 Determining Correct Load Limit – Tow Vehicle 45
7.3 Glossary of Tire Terminology 45
7.4 Tire Safety - Everything Rides on It 48
7.4.16DIHW\¿UVW–Basic tire maintenance 49
7.4.2 Finding your vehicle’s recommended tire pressure and load limits 49
7.4.3 Understanding tire pressure and load limits 49
7.4.4 Checking tire pressure 50
7.4.5 Steps for maintaining proper tire pressure 50
7.4.6 Tire size 50
7.4.7 Tire tread 51
7.4.8 Tire balance and wheel alignment 51
7.4.9 Tire repair 51
7.4.10 Tire Fundamentals 51
7.4.10.1 Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires 51
7.4.10.2 UTQGS Information 53
7.4.10.3. Additional Information on Light Truck Tires 54
7.4.11 Tire Safety Tips 54
7.4.11.1 Preventing Tire Damage 54
