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Floe CargoMax XRT Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
THE ULTIMATE
"GRAB AND GO"
TRAILER!
All trailer users should watch the 4 minute Basic Operations video prior to using trailer.
Go to www.floeintl.com/manuals-information and click on "Play Video".
Retain this manual for future reference.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions carefully before using trailer.
Serious injury, potential death and/or mechanical failure could result from neglecting to take appropriate action.
P/N 500-95030-00 2014-2019
1/30/20
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL THE ULTIMATE “GRAB AND GO” TRAILER! All trailer users should watch the 4 minute Basic Operations video prior to using trailer. Go to www.floeintl.com/manuals-information and click on “Play Video”. Retain this manual for future reference. ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions carefully before using trailer.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Each year we implement improvements to our product lines to ensure that we are on the “leading edge” and providing the best available trailer. We are confident your FLOE trailer will provide you with years of trouble-free trailering, and that if you decide to buy another trailer, it is because you want another FLOE model.

  • Page 3: Reporting Safety Defects

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual • Check that no structural damage to trailer exists, do not use problems between you, your dealer, or FLOE International, Inc. if damaged. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline •...

  • Page 4: Hitch Selection

    Hitch Coupler Adjustment All FLOE models have a lever lock hitch coupler. With a lever lock coupler, the amount of locking force can be adjusted to the diameter of the hitch-ball. A coupler that is adjusted too tight will make it difficult to push down on the lever lock and may cause vibration from the trailer to the tow vehicle.
  • Page 5 Using your FLOE trailer Tilt Clamp The FLOE tilt clamp eliminates the hassle and rattle of a hitch WARNING pin design. To tilt, simply loosen the handle screw, remove the safety cotter pin, and slide clamp forward. When finished Failure to properly tighten tilt clamp and secure safety cotter...

  • Page 6: Trailer Lighting System

    Using your FLOE trailer Trailer Lighting System WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR NON-BRAKE HARNESS • Your trailer is equipped with a plug-in receptacle on the White - Grounds all lights trailer tongue to keep the electrical connector protected Brown - Front & rear marker lights when not in use as shown (FIG 1).

  • Page 7: Electric Brake Option

    Using your FLOE trailer Electric Brake Option For optimal performance of the axles with electric brakes, the BREAK-AWAY SYSTEM trailer brakes need to be synchronized with the towing vehicle Trailers with electric brakes are equipped with a break-away brakes, and the break-away system needs to be properly system that will bring the trailer safely to a stop in the event maintained.
  • Page 8 Loading your FLOE trailer Capacities & Weight Distribution CARGO WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION TONGUE WEIGHT CAPACITY • It is extremely important to never exceed the maximum • It is extremely important to never exceed the maximum cargo capacity. tongue weight capacity. Over loading the tongue could cause it to bend or break.

  • Page 9: Proper Loading & Unloading

    Loading your FLOE trailer Proper Loading & Unloading 1. Prior to using the trailer loaded or unloaded it is imperative WARNING that no structural damage exists. Do a visual check to ensure that none of the structural components are bent or cracked.

  • Page 10: Securing The Load

    Loading your FLOE trailer Securing The Load TIE DOWN INSTRUCTIONS WARNING 1. Use any of the tie down D-rings in the trailer bed as needed to safely secure your load. When securing cargo, consider how it will behave if • The maximum capacity of each 8-57 D-ring is 500 lbs of extreme acceleration, deceleration (fast braking), cargo weight.
  • Page 11 Procedure for Aluminum Tailgate Ramp When using the tailgate ramp, the trailer can either be left in regular (upright) position, or partially tilted using the limiter strap. This creates the perfect angle for low clearance items. To lower tailgate ramp, Tailgate ramp removes in simply squeeze the spring- seconds with no tools.

  • Page 12: Accessories

    Procedure for Changing Tires CHANGING TIRES WARNING 1. Start all lug nuts by hand with the beveled side of the lug nut toward the wheel to prevent cross-threading and to LUG NUTS ON NEW WHEELS SHOULD BE ensure proper nut-to-rim seal. RE-TORQUED AFTER THE FIRST 10-25 AND 50 2.

  • Page 13: Inspections & Maintenance

    Procedure for Inspections & Maintenance It is very important to read and follow these maintenance procedures to help avoid trailer failure. Any trailer failure resulting from improper maintenance may void your warranty. COMPONENT INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE AVOID Structure/Frame a) Do a visual check to ensure that none of the structural a) Loading the trailer in an unbalanced components are bent or cracked before towing.
  • Page 14 New tires that are still out of round after an ample break in period may be defective and need to be replaced. Call the tire manufacturer or your local FLOE dealer for replacement. WHY DO I KEEP BLOWING FUSES WHEN I 5.

  • Page 15: Tire Safety Information

    Tire Safety Information Tire Safety Information 1. T AFETY NFORMATION This portion of the User’s Manual contains tire safety information as required by 49 CFR 575.6. Section 2.1 contains “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit - Trailer”. Section 2.2 contains “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit – Tow Vehicle”. Section 2.3 contains a Glossary of Tire Terminology, including “cold inflation pressure”, “maximum inflation pressure”, “recommended inflation pressure”, and other non-technical terms.
  • Page 16 Tire Safety Information Excessive loads and/or underinflation cause tire overloading and, as a result, abnormal tire flexing occurs. This situation can generate an excessive amount of heat within the tire. Excessive heat may lead to tire failure. It is the air pressure that enables a tire to support the load, so proper inflation is critical.
  • Page 17 Bead The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim. Bead separation This is the breakdown of the bond between components in the bead. Bias ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
  • Page 18 Tire Safety Information Intended outboard sidewall The sidewall that contains a white-wall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.
  • Page 19 The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including elevations due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs. A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords. Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies. Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load.
  • Page 20 Tire Safety Information That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially around a tire. Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass. Treadwear indicators (TWI) The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
  • Page 21 Tire safety tips. Use this information to make tire safety a regular part of your vehicle maintenance routine. Recognize that the time you spend is minimal compared with the inconvenience and safety consequences of a flat tire or other tire failure.
  • Page 22 Tire Safety Information 1.5.4. S TEPS FOR AINTAINING ROPER RESSURE Step 1: Locate the recommended tire pressure on the vehicle's tire information placard, certification label, or in the owner's manual. Step 2: Record the tire pressure of all tires. Step 3: If the tire pressure is too high in any of the tires, slowly release air by gently pressing on the tire valve stem with the edge of your tire gauge until you get to the correct pressure.
  • Page 23 1.5.9.1. Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires Please refer to the diagram below. The "P" indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles. Next number This three-digit number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire.
  • Page 24 Tire Safety Information LETTER RATING SPEED RATING 65 mph 75 mph 99 mph Tire Safety Information 106 mph 112 mph Letter Rating Speed Rating 118 mph 99 mph 124 mph 106 mph 112 mph 130 mph 118 mph 149 mph 124 mph 130 mph 168* mph...
  • Page 25 1.5.9.3. Additional Information on Light Truck Tires Please refer to the following diagram. Tires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the sidewalls of passenger tires. The "LT" indicates the tire is for light trucks or trailers. An "ST"...
  • Page 34 Cargo Max 9.5-73, 11-73, 13-73 Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 549-00524-00 BI-FOLD RAMP ASSEMBLY 9.5-73: 11 005-55820-00 FENDER 11-73: 12 001-70028-00 “D” RING Standard: 550-00025-00 13-73: 12 TIRE Mag: 005-10004-00 9.5-73: 11 Standard: 005-08200-00 11-73: 12 005-70043-00 “D” RING TIE DOWN BASE PLATE LUG NUT Chrome: 550-00016-00 13-73: 12...
  • Page 47 FLOE INTERNATIONAL will repair or replace, at its option, any portion of the aluminum structure, formed trailer bed and lighting system (excluding L.E.D. bulbs and lenses,) which fails as a result of a defect in material or workmanship during the first year after purchase. Thereafter, FLOE INTERNATIONAL will repair or replace any portion of the aluminum structure or lighting system which fails as a result of a defect in material or workmanship at a cost to the purchaser of a proportion of the existing manufacturer’s suggested retail price as follows:...
  • Page 48 PURCHASED FROM: _______________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________  Yes please  No you cannot contact me via e-mail with great offers and special promotions from FLOE International and it’s quality authorized dealers. PRODUCT PURCHASED Please check all that apply  CargoMax XRT 8-57 ...

This manual is also suitable for:

Cargomax xrt seriesCargomax xrt 8-57Cargomax xrt 9.5-73Cargomax xrt 11-73Cargomax xrt 13-73Cargomax xrt 13-73t

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