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  • Page 1 Wells Cargo Owner’s Owner’s Manual Manual...
  • Page 2 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual ABOUT YOUR NEW WELLS CARGO TRAILER Now is the right time to complete the information below for your permanent record. Use a typewriter or print clearly. You will also need this Quick Reference when contacting Wells Cargo or a Wells Cargo Dealership regarding your Warranty, Service, Repair , or Replacement parts.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wells Cargo TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ... Page 2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ... Page 3 DEALERS & SERVICE ... Page 3 LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS... Pages 4-7 WARRANTY PROGRAM ... Pages 8-9 BEFORE YOUR 1ST TRIP - CHECK LIST ... Pages 10 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - CHECK LIST...
  • Page 4: Message From The President

    Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual WITH A WELLS CARGO BEHIND . . . YOU NEVER LOOK BACK! Jeffrey M. Wells President Wells Cargo, Inc. We hear it all the time, “My Wells Cargo pulls so well, I can hardly tell it’s there.” There’s a reason why a Wells Cargo delivers such smooth towing and stable handling.
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Wells Cargo ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . DEALERS & SERVICE OUR PRODUCT Wells Cargo builds ball coupler and gooseneck trailers in several basic configurations. Most trailers we build are customized on our production lines by the inclusion of one or several optional features as specified by the dealer or customer.
  • Page 6: Labels - Instructions - Warnings

    Wells Cargo LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS Check your new Wells Cargo trailer for Instructional & Warning Labels like the ones listed below. Many are mandated by the Federal Government and others will help you in proper and safe operation. If decals become faded or damaged to the point where they are unreadable, please contact Wells Cargo for replacement.
  • Page 7 Wells Cargo LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS At Outside Power Supply Connection THIS CONNECTION FOR 120/240 VOLT, 3-POLE, 4 WIRE, 60 HERTZ, AMPERE SUPPLY At Outside Power Supply Connection FOR 110/125 VOLT, AC 60 HZ. AMPERE SUPPLY. Located with Customer Information Papers WARNING —...
  • Page 8 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS Federal I.D. Plate - Mounted on Front Wall of Trailer Manufacturers I.D. Plate - Mounted Road Side Lower Front Corner ELKHART, IN SINCE 1954 WAYCROSS, GA WACO, TX OGDEN, UT PHOENIX, AZ CARBONDALE, PA TELEPHONE: 1-800-348-7553 DESIGN PROTECTED BY TRADEMARK LAW...
  • Page 9 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS Aluminum Roof Rack Cross Bars MAXIMUM WEIGHT 50 LBS For trailers with rear spotting hitches. Primarily for Cable Splicing trailers. REAR HITCH ASSEMBLY NOT TO BE USED FOR TOWING PURPOSES. FOR PLACEMENT ONLY! At Trailer Sidewall above Corner Post Jacks STABILIZING JACK STABILIZING JACK...
  • Page 10: Warranty Program

    Wells Cargo A 6-YEAR WARRANTY PROGRAM WELLS CARGO, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY DURATION OF WARRANTY Your Wells Cargo equipment, which has been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with carefully specified engineering requirements, is warranted to the original owner to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of six (6) years, except as herein limited, from date of purchase.
  • Page 11 Wells Cargo THAT REALLY WORKS FOR YOU PROCEDURE To secure repair of the equipment or any warranted parts under this Warranty, the unit or warranted part must be delivered, charges prepaid, to the nearest Wells Cargo Dealer or Plant as directed by the Company. Your Wells Cargo dealer from whom you purchased your unit is responsible for the registration of your warranty with the factory.
  • Page 12: Before Your 1St Trip - Check List

    Wells Cargo BEFORE YOUR 1 CHECK POINT: Tire Pressure & Tire Condition Wheel Lugs Bearing Lube & Tightness Burnish Brakes Brakes/Brake Controllers Breakaway Battery Charge Hitch Safety Chains 12V Running Lights Doors/Windows/Roof Vents Locked Distribution & Security All Jacks “Up” in Travel Position *Check Lug Nuts for tightness before initial trip, at 10 miles, 25 miles and 50 miles.
  • Page 13: Routine Maintenance Check List

    Wells Cargo ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST CHECK: WHAT TO DO: Tire Air Inflate to Proper Pressure Pressure Indicated on Sidewall Wheel Lugs Tighten to Proper Bolts & Nuts Torque Specifications Check for Damage Wheel Out of Round Coupler Ball Check for Sufficient Lube. Check Lock Mechanism.
  • Page 14: Routine Maintenance - Check List

    Wells Cargo ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST CHECK: Safety Chains Brakes Breakaway Switch Breakaway Battery Doors, Windows & Roof Vents Load Distribution Leveling Jacks Welds Hinges Tie-Down Devices Electrical: Lights & Signals TIRE PRESSURE: pressure for your tires is printed on the sidewall.
  • Page 15: What To Check & How To Check

    Wells Cargo WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK WHEELS: Check Wheels for hole elongation or “out of round”. This condition can be caused by Lug Nuts not being tight, or too tight. Trailer wheels can be damaged by chuck holes or curb jumping.
  • Page 16 Wells Cargo WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK BALL COUPLER HITCHES: Coupler Assembly includes a Latch Lever, and Latch Lever Safety Pin or Hitch Pin. Be sure the Latch Lever is locked and the Pin properly secured before moving your trailer.
  • Page 17 Wells Cargo WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK SAFETY CHAINS: Your Wells Cargo Trailer is equipped with Safety Chains that meet the requirements of D.O.T. Regulations 393.70. Always attach the Chains by crossing them, forming a “cradle”. If your Coupler disengages for any reason, the “cradle”...
  • Page 18 Wells Cargo WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK Breakaway Switch & Test Light - Mounted on A-Frame Cable in straight line to vehicle* * Attach Breakaway Switch Cable securely to tow vehicle. Locate attachment so little “slack” is left in the Cable; but enough slack to allow for turning without disengaging Pin.
  • Page 19 Wells Cargo WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK DOORS, WINDOWS & VENTS: Before towing your trailer, check that all doors, windows and roof vents are closed and latched. Make sure all closing mechanisms are functioning properly and are secured.
  • Page 20: What To Check & How To Check

    Wells Cargo WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK WELDS: Every 6 months or 6,000 miles, check all welds for fractures or cracks. Also, check steel surfaces around the welds for any sign of cracking. If you do detect any of these conditions, immediately contact your Wells Cargo Dealer, or call Wells Cargo.
  • Page 21: 12-Vol T Electrical Systems

    Wells Cargo 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - 4, 6 & 7 CIRCUIT CONNECTORS RACEWAY: Your Wells Cargo Trailer may be equipped with a two-piece, molded snap-a-part wiring Raceway mounted inside, at the roof line. The Power Cable enters the Raceway at the front wall, and supplies connection for all internal and external 12 Volt Lighting.
  • Page 22 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - 4, 6 & 7 CIRCUIT CONNECTORS...
  • Page 23: Vol T Electrical Systems

    Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - 4-6 & 7 CIRCUIT CONNECTORS 12 VOLT WIRING SYSTEM: 12V Electrical Power is supplied from the tow vehicle to your trailer through one of the Circuit Connec- tors diagrammed at the left. All wiring is color coded according to SAE Code.
  • Page 24: Plumbing

    Wells Cargo WINTERIZING PLUMBING: After draining the system, close all of the drain valves, except the one that drains the water heater. (See 1 ) Leave that one open. We have added five shut off valves to our water piping to accommodate RV Non-Toxic antifreeze.
  • Page 25: Misc. Information

    Wells Cargo MISC. INFORMATION WINTERIZING PLUMBING (con’t): dipped into a gallon of RV Non-Toxic antifreeze. The other three valves are located right at the water heater and make it possible to leave the water heater full of air, while the hot and cold lines are filled with RV Non-Toxic antifreeze.
  • Page 26 Wells Cargo E-TRACK: The following warnings have been provided by the E-Track manufacturer to assure proper and safe usage. Webbing straps must be protected when used on rough or sharp objects. Straps that are cut, worn or damaged shall not be used and shall be replaced immediately.
  • Page 27: Plant Locations

    Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual 6 PLANTS WITH SERVICE FACILITIES AND A NATIONWIDE SERVICING DEALER NETWORK ELKHART, INDIANA WAYCROSS, GEORGIA Corporate Offices WACO, TEXAS OGDEN, UTAH PHOENIX, ARIZONA CARBONDALE, PENNSYLVANIA (Manufacturing Only) FOR THE NEAREST MANUFACTURING FACILITY, SERVICING DEALER OR QUESTIONS CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-800-348-7553 Web Site: www.wellscargo.com...
  • Page 28 WELLS CARGO, INC. (Corporate Offices) 1503 W. McNaughton St. PO Box 728 Elkhart, IN 46515-0728 Phone: (574) 264-9661 FAX: (574) 264-5938 WELLS CARGO, INC. (Texas Div.) 600 Texas Central Parkway PO Box 7128 Waco, TX 76714-7128 Phone: (254) 772-1740 FAX: (254) 772-7673 WELLS CARGO, INC.