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NOTICE
DO NOT over load your trail er by plac ing
cam ping gear or other heavy equi p ment in
the boat. DO NOT ex ceed the GVWR rat ing.
Dam age to the hitch, cou pler, or trailer may
occur.
For trailers, the steps to determining correct load limit
are:
(1) Locate the statement "The weight of
cargo should never exceed the XXX kg
or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's placard.
See Figure S1.
(2) This figure equals the available amount
of cargo and luggage load capacity.
(3) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity.
Figure S1: Tire Label
Improper weight distribution can place excessive
strain on the towing vehicle and trailer. It can also
cause the trailer to "fishtail" (sway side to side). Be
sure gear and other items are distribut ed evenly in the
boat.
C. Hitches
The load-carrying capacity of trailer hitches will vary
between manufacturers and must equal or exceed the
GVWR. Four Winns® trailers use surge brake sys-
tems and require a fixed hitch. Refer to Section S-2D
Surge Brakes for more infor ma tion.
Before hitching the trailer to the vehicle, make sure
the proper size hitch ball is installed to match the
coupler. The ball size is determined by the Gross Ve-
Trailer Information - Section S
hicle Weight Rating or GVWR. The GVWR is printed
either on the trailer plate or embossed on the tongue,
coupler or actuator. For trailers with a GVWR of 7000
pounds or less a 2" ball is used. For trailers with a
GVWR over 7000 pounds a 2 5/16" ball is used. This
information may also be obtained on our website at
www.fourwinns.com. Refer to Sec tion S-3 Opera tion
for additional informa tion on hitch es. Also, consult
your Four Winns dealer for his recom men da tion be-
fore purchasing a trailer hitch for your towing vehicle.
To help guard against a sudden failure while
in use, do not use a worn hitch ball. Re-
place all worn or damaged parts.
S - 2
TRAILER COMPONENTS
A. Bunk Supports
All bunk boards are made of pressure treated wood.
This wood is rot resistant. All boards are cov ered with
a high quality exterior grade carpet to protect the boat
from dam age during normal use.
Bunk supports run parallel to the keel and sup port the
hull, extending beyond the transom. See Figure S2.
Side Guide
Outer Bunks
Figure S2: Trailer Bunks
Outer bunk supports provide stability for the boat. The
inside bunks are the main weight bear ing mem bers.
Side guide-on supports (certain models only) help
to keep the boat straight while driving the boat onto
the trailer. Keeping the tie-downs tightly fastened
will prevent the boat from bouncing against the bunk
sup ports.
NOTICE
Im pro per trail er setup can cause hull dam age.
Inner Bunks
Owner's Manual Page 133
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