Connections To The Tow Vehicle; Preparation; Trailer Hitch - Axis A20 Owner's Manual

connection
to the tow vehicle

PREPARATION

Never tow the trailer and contents, including the boat, behind a vehicle that
is not rated to tow this weight. Also be certain that the tow hitch is correct. More
information follows regarding this important factor.
boat, engine, any liquids including fuel, and items carried on and in the tow vehicle
and the boat. This is a maximum established by federal mandate and enforced by law
enforcement authorities. Overloaded capacity can cause the trailer to disengage from the hitch, which
could result in serious injury or death, in addition to damage that is not covered under warranty.
On the left front side of the trailer is a certification label that shows the maximum load-car-
rying capacity of the trailer. The GVWR will be indicated on this label.
age of weight at the tongue and hitch.
A Weight-Carrying Hitch should be used for towing a Malibu-Axis trailer. No
other hitch type meets the requirements for safely operating the trailer. The
tow vehicle may have requirements regarding an acceptable hitch, so verify by
reading the tow vehicle's Owner's Manual for direction. A Weight-Distributing
Hitch can be used, particularly in an emergency, but it will not allow the Malibu
(Axis) Trailer's brakes to operate.
Hitch up with the trailer in a level position to the tow vehicle. Note that
attempting to tow with a trailer that is not level across the length of the trailer
could eithercause the brakes to prematurely activate or not activate at all,
potentially causing a loss of control.
Axis
Owners
Manual
2019
Page 115
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the
total estimated weight that a road vehicle loaded to
capacity (including the vehicle weight itself) can be
expected to tow safely. This also includes the trailer,
Never tow with water in the ballast or bilge systems! All water must
be released prior to loading the boat on the trailer. Water on-board can
cause an imbalance on the trailer that further heightens the likelihood
of an accident due to loss of control when there is insufficient percent-
Remove wakeboards and skis from above the boat deck (i.e., from the
tower). Even with careful attachment to the racks, these paraphernalia
can disconnect and become projectiles that threaten other vehicles
following.
preparation
trailer
hitch