1. Safety Information |
1.1. Safety Alert Symbols and Signal Words |
1.2. Major Hazards |
1.2.1. Driving Too Fast |
1.2.2. Failure to Adjust Handling While Towing a Trailer |
1.2.3. Trailer Not Properly Coupled to the Hitch |
1.2.4. Incorrect Use of Safety Chains |
1.2.5. Incorrect Use of Breakaway Brake |
1.2.6. Mismatch of Trailer and Hitch |
1.2.7. Unsafe Tires, Lug Nuts or Wheels |
1.2.8. Overload |
1.2.9. Unsafe Load Distribution |
1.2.10. Shifting Cargo |
1.2.11. Inappropriate Cargo |
1.2.12. Inoperable Brakes, Lights or Mirrors |
1.2.13. Hazards From Modifying Your Trailer |
1.2.14. Hazards from Accessories |
1.2.14.1. Generator |
1.2.14.2. Shore Power |
1.2.14.3. LP Gas Fuel System |
1.2.15. Reporting Safety Defects |
1.2.16. Safety Warning Labels on Your Trailer |
1.2.17. Trailer Towing Guide |
2. Tire Safety Information |
2.1. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit - Trailer |
2.1.1 Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less |
2.1.2. Trailers Over 10,000 Pounds GVWR |
2.2. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit - Tow Vehicle |
2.3. Glossary of Tire Terminology |
2.4. Tire Safety - Everything Rides On It |
2.5. Safety First - Basic Tire Maintenance |
2.5.1 Finding Your Vehicle's Recommended Tire Pressure and Load Limit |
2.5.2 Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits |
2.5.3 Checking Tire Pressure |
2.5.4 Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure |
2.5.5 Tire Size |
2.5.6 Tire Tread |
2.5.7 Tire Balance and Wheel Alignment |
2.5.8 Tire Repair |
2.5.9 Tire Fundamentals |
2.5.9.1 Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires |
2.5.9.2 UTQGS Information |
2.5.9.3 Additional Information on Light Truck Tires |
2.6 Tire Safety Tips |
3. Coupling to the Tow Vehicle |
3.1. Use an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch |
3.1.1. Trailer Information |
3.1.2. Tow Vehicle |
3.2. Coupling and Uncoupling the Trailer |
3.2.1. Trailer with Ball-Hitch Coupler |
3.2.1.1. Before coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle |
3.2.1.2. Prepare the coupler and hitch |
3.2.1.3. Couple the trailer to the tow vehicle |
3.2.1.4. Rig the safety chains |
3.2.1.5. Attach and test electric breakaway brake system |
3.2.1.6. Connect the electrical cables |
3.2.1.7. Uncoupling the Ball Hitch Trailer with Tongue Jack |
3.2.2. Trailer with Gooseneck Coupler and Drop-leg Jack |
3.2.2.1. Prepare the ball receiver and gooseneck ball |
3.2.2.2. Couple the trailer to the tow vehicle |
3.2.2.3. Rig the safety chains |
3.2.2.4. Attach and test the breakaway brake system |
3.2.2.5. Connect the electrical cables |
3.2.2.6. Uncoupling the Gooseneck Trailer with Drop-leg Jack |
3.2.3. Trailer with Fifth-wheel Pin Box and Drop-leg Jack |
3.2.3.1. Before attempting to tow the trailer |
3.2.3.2. Attach and test the breakaway brake system |
3.2.3.3. Connect the electrical cables |
3.2.3.4. Uncoupling the Fifth-Wheel Trailer with Drop-leg Jack |
4. Loading the Trailer |
4.1. Checking Tongue Weight |
4.2. Securing the Cargo |
4.2.1. Loading Cargo (Open Trailer) |
4.2.1.1. Preparing the Trailer for Loading |
4.2.1.2. Loading a Rigid-deck Trailer |
4.2.1.3. Loading a Pivoting-deck Trailer |
4.2.2. Loading Cargo (Enclosed Trailer) |
4.2.2.1. Preparing the Trailer for Loading |
4.2.2.2. Loading the Enclosed Trailer |
5. Checking the Trailer Before and During Each Tow |
5.1. Pre-tow Checklist |
5.2. Make Regular Stops |
6. Breaking-in a New Trailer |
6.1. Retighten Lug Nuts at First 10, 25 & 50 Miles |
6.2. Adjust Brake Shoes at First 200 Miles |
6.3. Synchronizing the Brake Systems |
7. Accessories |
7.1. Gasoline-powered Electric Generators |
7.2. Accessory Battery |
7.3. Shore Power |
7.4. LP Gas Fuel System |
7.4.1. LP Gas System Troubleshooting |
7.5. Vending & Accessory Doors |
7.6. Electric-powered Landing Gear |
8. Inspection Service & Maintenance |
8.1. Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts |
8.2. Inspection and Service Instructions |
8.2.1. Axle Bolts, Frame, Suspension, & Structure |
8.2.1.1. Trailer Jacking Locations |
8.2.2. Trailer Structure |
8.2.2.1. Fasteners and Frame Members |
8.2.2.2. Welds |
8.2.3. Drop Ramp Torsion Springs |
8.2.4. Slide-Outs |
8.2.5. Trailer Brakes |
8.2.5.1. Brake Shoes and Drums |
8.2.5.2. Manually Adjusting Brake Shoes |
8.2.5.3. Brakes, Electric |
8.2.5.4. Brakes, Hydraulic (vacuum, air or electric operated) |
8.2.5.5. Electric Brakes, Basic Troubleshooting |
8.2.6. Trailer Connection to Tow Vehicle |
8.2.6.1. Coupler and Ball |
8.2.6.2. Gooseneck |
8.2.6.3. Fifth Wheel Kingpin |
8.2.7. Landing Leg or Jack |
8.2.8. Lights and Signals |
8.2.9. Accessory Battery |
8.2.10. Tires |
8.2.10.1. Tire Wear Guide |
8.2.11. Wheel Rims |
8.2.12. Wheels, Bearings and Lug Nuts |
8.2.12.1. Unsealed Bearings (Hubs) |
8.2.13. Lug Nuts (Bolts) Torque Specs |
8.2.14. Axle and Coupler Torque Specs |
8.3. Neo Trailer Wiring Diagrams |
8.4. Dexter Axle Manuals |
9. Warranty Information |