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  • Page 2 This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your boating experience and avoid endangering yourself and others. A little care and attention at the right time will ensure your Easytow Boat Trailer remains in top condition.
  • Page 3 P. O. Box 421 Heathcote Victoria 3523 Telephone: 03 5433 2461 Fax Number: 03 5433 3488 E-mail Address: admin@easytow.com.au www.easytow.com.au We wish you happy boating and trouble free towing – from Easytow Boat Trailers. Page 2 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 4 Before Each Journey and Before Each Journey Safety Checklist Regular Maintenance After Launching and Retrieving Checklist Components VIN Plate Chassis Axle Assembly Brakes Wheels Bearings and Seals Tyres Coupling Jockey Wheel Winch Lights Guide Poles Weight Distribution Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 3...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Continued Towing Guide and Tow Vehicle Set Up Spare Parts Service Logs Appendices Australian Design Standards Galvanising Warranty Page 4 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 6 Pre-Delivery All Easytow trailers require a certain level of pre-delivery checks and/or adjustments prior to their first use. Depending on your specific trailer/boat model combination, the extent of these checks and/or adjustments can vary. You should check your towing package to ensure these checks/adjustments have been completed and constantly monitor/check these areas through the trailer’s life.
  • Page 7 8. Brakes are properly adjusted and working (if fitted) √ If your trailer is fitted with Dexter brakes, these units are tested on every trailer before they leave the factory. Almost all issues with Dexter brakes are car related. Page 6 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 8 When purchasing your trailer ask your dealer or the previous owner to show you how to perform these safety checks. These simple inspections will help you avoid towing problems and possible injury to yourself and others. Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 7...
  • Page 9 - it is not a tie down. 5. Load is within maximum carrying capacity √ Check VIN plate for carrying capacity. 6. Tyres are properly inflated √ Check VIN plate for inflation pressure. Page 8 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 10 9. Brakes are properly adjusted and working (if fitted) √ If your trailer is fitted with Dexter brakes, a quick visual check of the Dexter reservoir is recommended to ensure you Dexter does not run out of brake fluid. Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 9...
  • Page 11 Operating Safely Regular Maintenance Your Easytow Boat Trailer has been designed and manufactured to give you trouble free towing. The component parts are high quality and conform or exceed Australian Standard requirements. To keep the trailer in top working order, simple, regular maintenance should be performed.
  • Page 12 Wash boat and trailer at the ramp after salt water immersion. Ensure the water drain holes are free of blockages. 2. Carpet (where fitted) is hosed √ Remove sand and dust from fibres. 3. Brakes (if fitted) are flushed and dried √ Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 11...
  • Page 13 Components Figure 1 – Trailer Components Page 12 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 14 (including Recommended any weight imposed tyre pressure on the tow vehicle) Date trailer was Specification of Specification of manufactured tyres wheel rim size Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 13...
  • Page 15 Chassis Frame A distinctive feature of all Easytow Boat Trailers is the high quality and strength of the trailer frame. The side rails are manufactured to reduce distortion and formed to fit the contours of your boat. All the steel trailer frames are manufactured from high grade, custom rolled steel sourced from Australian mills and conforming to Australian Standards.
  • Page 16 The life of the trailer will be substantially shortened and warranty will be voided if used in salt or brackish water. Washing the trailer after use will not help as the salt water will have already done the damage. Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 15...
  • Page 17 Fuel left unattended constantly dripping and drying on a painted trailer is dangerous and can have a negative effect on the finish of the trailer (and boat decals). Trailers parked on excessive angles can have the same consequence as an overfilled tank. Page 16 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 18 Even though these trailers have been made for extra corrosion protection they should be stored with the front of the trailer highest so that any water can drain out the rear of the side rails. Refer ‘The Galvanising Process’ in the appendix. Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 17...
  • Page 19 Dry trailer before garaging in an enclosed space. One of the biggest causes of zinc deterioration is washing your trailer and garaging it whilst still wet. Ensure the water drain holes underneath the cross members are not blocked so the water can drain freely. Page 18 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 20 Even though these trailers have been made for extra corrosion protection they should be stored with the front of the trailer highest so that any water can drain out the rear of the side rails. Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 19...
  • Page 21 Fuel left unattended constantly dripping and drying on a painted over galvanized trailer is dangerous and can have a negative effect on the finish of the trailer (and boat decals). Trailers parked on excessive angles can have the same consequence as an overfilled tank. Page 20 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 22 On some trailers marine carpet is used to cover trailer infills and boat skids. The marine carpet should last for many years. Figure 2a – Carpet on Timber Skids Figure 2b – Carpet Covered Infill Mud Guard Carpet Timber Skid Carpeted Infill Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 21...
  • Page 23 Do not winch your boat over carpet as dust and sand particles can scratch the hull, and/or burn the carpet. Damage caused by winching over the carpet or burnt carpet is not covered by any warranty. Page 22 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 24 Easytow uses a combination of either solid Duraflex axles or Duraflex / RHS axles in order to minimise the tare weight of your trailer. All Easytow axles are rated to comply with the gross trailer mass rating of your trailer Springs Figure 3a –...
  • Page 25 Tighten the u-bolts which connect the axles to the springs. If you have been towing off-road or over unsealed roads, the tightness of the u-bolts should be checked more regularly. Replace worn shackle bolts on springs and any broken or rusted spring leaves. Grease rocker roller spring grease points. Page 24 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 26 Components Axle Assembly Figure 3b – Slipper Leaf Spring Springs Slipper Leaf Spring bolted to chassis Leaf Spring Pocket Slipper Leaf Spring U-bolts attach (9 leaf) Slipper Leaf Spring To Axle Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 25...
  • Page 27 The load / weight rating of the trailer determines if brakes are fitted or not and, if fitted, the type of braking system installed. (Refer Appendix 1 – Australian Design Rules) Hydraulic Brakes Figure 4 – Hydraulic Brakes Stainless Steel Brake Calipers Hydraulic Fluid Tube Page 26 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 28 Components Brakes Hydraulic Brakes Easytow Boat Trailers fitted with hydraulic disc brakes can have one of two types of hydraulic calipers fitted. Dacromet® or galvanised calipers comprising of a coated cast iron caliper and brake pads with stainless steel backing.
  • Page 29 Components Brakes Hydraulic Brakes Maintenance Before each Journey Check brake fluid levels. No fluid means no brakes! Every year Change the brake fluid. Replace worn or corroded flexible brake lines and bundy tube. Page 28 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 30 Components Brakes Mechanical Brakes Figure 5a – Mechanical Disc Brakes Brake Cable Disc Brake Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 29...
  • Page 31 There should be an 8-10 mm gap between the coupling shaft and actuation lever. This is adjusted by using the cable adjuster attached to the hand brake lever. If you run out of thread shorten the cable at the caliper. Page 30 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 32 Components Brakes Mechanical Brakes Maintenance Figure 5b – Cable Adjustment Draw Bar Activation Lever Brake Cable Cable Adjuster Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 31...
  • Page 33 Mechanical Brakes Maintenance Before each Journey Check cable adjustment. Every launch / retrieval Flush out brakes with fresh water immediately (at the ramp) if they have been immersed in salt or even brackish water Page 32 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 34 See Dexter operating instructions available from www.easytow.com.au go to downloads. The Break Away unit should not be submersed in water, this is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 33...
  • Page 35 Components Brakes Hydraulic Disc Break Away Brakes Figure 6a – Dexter Brake Break Safe Unit Battery Charge Level Indicator Button Hydraulic Unit Battery Power Unit Page 34 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 36 Components Brakes Hydraulic Disc Break Away Brakes Figure 6b – Hydraulic Disc Assembly (fitted with optional park brake) Disc Brakes Hydraulic Fluid Lines Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 35...
  • Page 37 Hydraulic Disc Break Away Brakes Maintenance Before each Journey Check brake fluid levels. No fluid means no brakes! Every year Change the brake fluid. Replace worn or corroded flexible brake lines and bundy tube. Page 36 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 38 Components Wheels Easytow Boat Trailers fit alloy wheels as standard. Wheels may be either 15” or 17” in diameter. The following table gives details for each wheel size. Wheel type Diameter Width Stud pattern Off set 15" 5 1/2" Ford 114.3...
  • Page 39 Components Figure 7a – ET15 – 15” Wheels (Standard) Figure 7b 17” Wheels (Upgrade) Page 38 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 40 VIN plate) may appear to fit with the metric wheel nuts but will not securely retain your wheel to the hub. This may result in the wheel falling off the trailer endangering yourself and others. Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 39...
  • Page 41 Changing Wheels When changing wheels on your trailer the contact point for locating the jack is under the U-bolts connecting the springs to the axle. Figure 8 – Lift Point for Jack Jacking Point Page 40 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 42 Components Bearings and Seals Bearings and Seals Bearings connect the axle stub to the wheel hub and allow the wheel hub to rotate freely. Figure 9 – Bearings Bearing Cup Bearing Race Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 41...
  • Page 43 Inner Bearing - Slimline SESLM82120 Marine Seal - Slimline Water in the wheel hub is the most common cause of wheel bearing failure so every endeavor must be taken to keep water out. Page 42 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 44 Durahub Extreme bearing protectors are available as an option on new trailers or can be purchased from our spare parts department. Warning Easytow Boat Trailers recommend and use Valvoline Optimum Choice grease in the Durahub Extreme bearing protectors. The use of any other lubricant (including oil) in the Durahub voids the bearing warranty.
  • Page 45 Components Bearings and Seals Figure 10 – Dura Hub Bearing Protector Page 44 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 46 (When wheel bearings are replaced ensure that quality wheel bearings, seals and grease are used. Easytow recommends Valvoline optimum choice grease, Guest seals and NSK wheel bearings. When assembling the wheel hub ensure new dust caps are fitted and the dust cap is sealed to the hub with silicon.)
  • Page 47 Components Tyres Easytow Boat Trailers use and recommend Dunlop or Goodyear tyres and advice can be obtained from any Beaurepaires store in Australia. Inflate tyres to recommended pressure on your VIN plate or consult your dealer. Under inflation and over loading the front axle can cause uneven tyre wear.
  • Page 48 Components Coupling All Easytow couplings are made to Australian Standards AS 4177.3. Couplings can come with brake fittings (either mechanical or hydraulic) or without brake fittings. Figure 11a – Mechanical Brake Coupling Brake Activating Lever Safety Locking Clip (This coupling is in the ‘unlocked' position)
  • Page 49 It is important that the coupling size match that of the tow ball. For safe towing (there should not be any more than 5mm play when the coupling is fitted over the ball). Figure 11b – Breakaway Trailer Coupling (fitted with park brake) Coupling Safety Chains Park Brake Activation Lever Page 48 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 50 Override couplings have a ‘reverse lock’ mechanism that needs to be engaged when reversing your trailer. Ensure that the ‘reverse lock’ is disengaged prior to towing your trailer again otherwise your brakes will not operate. Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 49...
  • Page 51 Fulton version can be purchased as a spare part. Figure 12a – Standard Swing Up Jockey Wheel Figure 12b – Fulton Adjustable Height Jockey wheel Page 50 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 52 Grease with a water repellant grease. Fulton F2 swing up Wash with mild soap and water along with light oil lubrication of pivot points will prolong peak performance and appearance. Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 51...
  • Page 53 The winch on your trailer has been calculated to match your boat size. The winch has a webbing strap which is used to load the boat on the trailer. Figure 13 – Bolt on Winch Strap Handle Winch Drawbar Page 52 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 54 Components Winch Maintenance Every year Grease winch shaft Warning Winches are not legally allowed to hold your boat on whilst travelling. A chain and shackle must be used. Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 53...
  • Page 55 Components Lights LED lights are fitted standard to all trailers. For trailers over 2.1 meters wide, LED clearance lights are fitted. Figure 14 – LED Lights Page 54 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 56 Standard guide poles come with a poly covering; additional Wetsuit style guide pole covers are available as a spare part. Figure 15a – Standard Guide Pole Figure 15b – Optional Wetsuit Covers Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 55...
  • Page 57 Common sense should be used in this situation – longer guide poles can be purchased via our spare parts department if your circumstances require this. Page 56 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 58 Weight Distribution Easytow recommends between 5% - 10% of the complete towing package weight should be on your tow bar, i.e., if your complete towing package weighs 1,000 kg there should be between 50 and 100 kg weight on your tow ball. Always check manufacturers max load recommendations stamped on your vehicle tow bar before towing.

  • Page 59: Towing Guide And Tow Vehicle Set Up

    The amount of, and where you position gear/stowage in the boat Please refer to our website www.easytow.com.au for the complete Towing Guide. This can be used as a reference to ensure you are set up to optimize safe towing. If you are unsure or need any vehicle modifications, you should seek advice from a towing/suspension specialist.

  • Page 60: Spare Parts

    The Spares section on our website http://www.easytow.com.au/spares.php?id=1 provides a list of the spare parts available, and also images of the most commonly purchased items. If you have any questions about Easytow Spares, speak to your dealer, or contact us via our contact page.

  • Page 61: Service Logs

    (a) Rotate Tyres (vi) Coupling (a) Grease the coupling (mechanical and hydraulic brake couplings only) (vii) Jockey Wheel (a) Lubricate with water repellant grease (viii) Winch (a) Grease winch shaft Service not required ==> Page 60 Easytow Boat Trailers Pty Ltd...
  • Page 62 (a) Rotate Tyres (vi) Coupling (a) Grease the coupling (mechanical and hydraulic brake couplings only) (vii) Jockey Wheel (a) Lubricate with water repellant grease (viii) Winch (a) Grease winch shaft Service not required ==> Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 61...
  • Page 63 15 minutes. Lighting All lights must comply with ADR requirements and provide an ECE approval mark on each lamp. (All lights used by Easytow Boat Trailers have this). Safety Chain The safety chain must comply with Australian Standard 1872 – 1976.
  • Page 64 Appendix 1 Coupling The coupling must comply with Australian Standard D18 – 1968. More information can be found from the Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional Services. Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 63...

  • Page 65: Galvanising

    Galvanising is an industrial finish and although Easytow Boat Trailers strive for the best finish possible it is not as clean and smooth as a painted trailer. Currently all Easytow Boat Trailer trailers are single dipped in the deepest and most modern galvanising plant in Victoria.
  • Page 66 More information can be found at the Galvanising Association of Australia’s website: www.gaa.com.au. Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 65...

  • Page 67: Warranty

    12 Month Warranty Subject to clause 3 and 4, Easytow warrants new Easytow boat trailers and their components to be free from material defects for 12 months from the earlier of: the date of purchase by end user from the distributor, or 12 months of the invoice date from Easytow to the distributor.
  • Page 68 Easytow's warranty under 1(a), including any warranty made by Easytow for a period of more or less than 12 months with regard to specific trailer components, does not apply and Easytow will have no liability to the extent that the malfunction or defect is caused by: use or operation of the trailer other than in accordance with the User's Guide;...
  • Page 69 If the components named in this part (h) are defective on delivery, they will be re-supplied and fitted free of charge provided Easytow is notified of the defect within 7 days of delivery of the trailer by the purchaser to the authorised dealer.

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