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UTILITY TRAILER OWNER’S GUIDE
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Thank you for choosing ShoreLand’r !
Here are the operating instructions for your new trailer. Please read this document
carefully before using your trailer and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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If you have any questions about your trailer contact your local ShoreLand’r dealer or contact our
Customer Service Department at 800-859-3028 or e-mail: shorelandr@midwestindustries.com,
so we can assist you in contacting a dealer.
You should have recieved a
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Table of Contents Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires .................. 8 UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading System) Info ...... 8-9 Specifications & General Information Torquing Procedure For Mounting Wheels .............. 9 ® Rim ................................................................................. 9-10 Matching Your ShoreLand’r to Load Hauling ............. 2 Brakes ............................................................................ 10 Load Carrying Capacity
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Load-carrying Capacity Weight Rating) listed is the maximum total weight of the trailer with Located on the front left-hand side of the frame, (either the inside or the outside) is the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) tag. It will accessories and all cargo allowable to be carried on the tires that show the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) which is the maxi- are installed on the trailer. mum load that can be applied to the tires on the trailer. Note that the VIN tag may have as many as t
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It is also important that the lighting system in the tow vehicle has IMPORTANT: Before towing this trailer be sure to read the sufficient capacity to support the additional load the trailer lighting instructions and warnings supplied in this manual. Also read will add to the system. A heavy duty flasher may be required to the information supplied with your tow vehicle so you know make your turn signals function properly. and understand it’s limitations. TRAILER BALLS & COUPLERS NEVER TOW TH
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then turn the adjustment nut clockwise to tighten the grip on the ball. Make sure the nut returns to its proper WARNING: Failure to properly attach safety chains between position in the retainer clip, then latch the hitch on the ball. the trailer and tow vehicle can result in a run away trailer. If it is still loose repeat the process until the grasp on the ball is right. WARNING: Before trailering to avoid accidents... • Hitch only to ball size marked on coupling. 2. Latch
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• This figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage WIRING DIAGRAM & COLOR CODE load capacity. All trailer lights must be in proper working order before towing. • Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being ® There are two basic wire harness plugs that ShoreLand’r loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the uses for plugging the trailer lighting into the tow vehicle. available cargo and luggage load capacity. They are as follows: The trailer’s
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TIRE SAFETY month for the following reasons: The most common cause of trailer tire failure is under-inflation. It • Most tires will naturally lose air over time. is important, therefore, that you always maintain the specified air • Tires can lose air suddenly if driven over an object that pressure, as indicated by the tire manufacturer on the tire’s side punctures or cuts the tire. Sometimes a sharp blow from a walls. This information can also be found on the tire label or the pothole or curb
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When the tread has worn down to the point that they appear to NEXT NUMBER be even with the outside of the tread it is time to replace the tire. This three-digit number gives the width in millimeters of the tire Another method for checking tread depth is to place a penny in the from side wall edge to side wall edge. In general, the larger the tread with Lincoln’s head upside down and facing you. If you can number, the wider the tire. see the top of Lincoln’s head, you are ready for new tires.
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as “A”, “B”, or “C”. RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR MOUNTING WHEELS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON LIGHT TRUCK TIRES TORQUING PROCEDURE FOR MOUNTING WHEELS Please refer to diagram below. Tires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the side walls of passenger tires. LT The “LT” indicates the tire is for light trucks. MAX. LOAD DUAL kg (lbs.) AT kPa (psi) COLD This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual, that is, when four tires are
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The following is a list of “don’ts” when mounting wheels on your 1. The taillights on your trailer are manufactured by either Dry trailer. Launch or Peterson Manufacturing. Carry a spare bulb for each application on your trailer. Determine the brand 1. DON’T deviate from the component manufacturer’s recom- taillight and side marker lights you have by looking at the mendations regarding compatible components without a com- lens on the light. Their name will appear on it somewhere. petent eng
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Sulfonate grease if possible. It is available under Part No. Grease Seal and Bearing Protectors 2500038 and is packaged in 14 oz. tubes. You can pur- If you decide to add bearing protectors to an older model trailer or ® chase this grease from any ShoreLand’r dealer or else one that is not equipped with bearing protectors, we suggest you ® contact ShoreLand’r direct. (1-800-859-3028) install the Spindle Seal Kit available through your dealers. It offers stainless steel sleeves and spring lo
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slot in the nut, turn the nut counterclockwise until the next slot in the As stated above, the best way to operate the solenoid is with a nut lines up with the cross hole. Insert the cotter key. 5-prong wire harness on the tow vehicle that matches the wire har- ness plug of the trailer. This allows the solenoid to be plugged in If you cannot see any potion of the hole in the spindle through the at the same time the trailer lights are connected for towing. If a slots in the nut, turn the nut
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GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOGY 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 ACCESSORY WEIGHT order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be- The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which come involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power, steering, pow- us. er brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and
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INNERLINER SEPARATION OPEN SPLICE The parting of the inner liner from cord material in the carcass. Any parting at any junction of tread, side wall, or inner liner that extends to cord material. INTENDED OUTBOARD SIDEWALL The side wall that contains a white-wall, bears white lettering or OUTER DIAMETER bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is Then overall diameter of an inflated new tire. higher or deeper than the same molding on the other side wall of the tire or the outwar
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SIDEWALL SEPARATION The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the • Any other jacking procedures may cause damage to the axle side wall. and void warranty. TEST RIM EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ® The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim Each axle that ShoreLand’r manufactures has been preset when listed as appropriate for use with that tire. welded for proper caster and camber. If you are experiencing ex- cessive tire wear, it is possible that your axle has be
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