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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Hitching Up Your Trailer ....Pg. 19 Trailer Tactics ......Pg. 20 Safety Check List .

  • Page 3: Introduction To Titan

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  • Page 4: General Maintenance

    ROOF VENTS Roof vents on all Titan trailers are designed to allow light into the trailer during the daytime along with fresh air. Also warm air will escape when the vent is open. However, your roof vent is not designed to be open when traveling.
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  • Page 6 GENERAL MAINTENANCE (continued) � 5BOLT 6 BOLT SBOLT 3. The tightening of the fasteners should be done in stages. Following the recommended sequence, tighten fasteners per wheel torque chart below. 4. Wheel nuts/bolts should be torqued before first road use and after each wheel removal.
  • Page 7 Warranties on axles and trailer will not apply to damage or injuries caused by loose or improperly tightened lugnuts or broken studs. Inspect wheel stud holes for roundness. If oblong, this is a sure sign that the unit has been run with improperly tightened lugnuts. In these instances, the rim must be replaced.
  • Page 8 GENERAL MAINTENANCE (continued) LOADING TRAILER You should load 60% of your cargo's weight in the front of the trailer. The desired weight for bumper hitch is 10-15% of total load. The desired weight for a goose neck is 20-25% of total load. If there is insufficient hitch weight the trailer will not tow properly.

  • Page 9: Tow Vehical Wiring

    1'1""""'-- - - - - =d} ; \l = · µ Use Sga fo triple axl uni t s I ! [ TRAILER CONNECTOR � " �- [ � BREAK-AWAY SWITCH 110 VOLT POWER INLET 15 Amp Motorbase Extension Cord...

  • Page 10: Electrical And Wiring

    ::; ACAUTION brakes will have the 4- THIS TRAILER IS EQUIPPED WITH 120 VOLT/60 HVAC way flat plug ( HOUSE CURRENT) ELECTRICAL POWER. UL APPROVED 4-WAY PLUG like the wiring NON-METALLIC SHEATHED CABLE ( IE. ROMEX) HAS...
  • Page 11 In addition, any hot line or auxiliary line should be run with an in-line fuse. If an auxiliary battery is added to the trailer, there must be a fuse installed between the battery and the load. Titan recommends that a separate fused line be run from the tow vehicle's battery, through a 20 Amp in-line fuse, to an aftermarket tog­...

  • Page 12: Wheel Bearings

    This will give an advanced warning of pending trouble so corrections can be made prior to failure and breakdown. Remember, inactivity can be more damaging to bearings than everyday use. When a trailer is parked, many times the spindle, bearings or hub is warm.
  • Page 13 As these cool down, a spot of condensation forms which is the start of a rust spot. The longer the trailer sits idle, the deeper this rust spot becomes. When in doubt of the coverage of grease on bearings - inspect and replace those that have rust spots, metal flaking, wear, cage damage or other visual damage.
  • Page 14 INSPECT BEARING RACES ( CUPS ) AND REMOVE HUB ASSEMBLY Pry dust cap off with screwdriver. Straighten out tang washer. Remove spindle nut, tang washer Inspect races for pitting, rusting, frosting, scor­ and spindle washer. Pull hub toward you to ing, metal flaking and other obvious damage.
  • Page 15 Seat the hub against the seal journal. Insert INSTALL HUB ASSEMBLY the outer bearing, D-Shaped spindle washer, Slide the hub over the spindle with care not to tang washer, and spindle nut. damage the seal or spindle threads. the spindle nut to the first slot that lines up with ADJUST BEARING a tang on the washer.

  • Page 16: Trailer Brakes-Brakes Adjustment

    Load and road conditions will require different sensitivity settings of the controller. Heavy loads will need maximum sensitivity as opposed to an empty trailer which will require a very light braking action. dell uhle, Lip c•I...

  • Page 17: Tire Load Limits

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  • Page 18: Tongue Jacks

    Titan trailers uses manual tongue jacks. Lubrication and proper mainte­ nance of jacks will enhance jack life and make operation smoother. The type that Titan uses, the top-wind jack, has an access hole on the front side that will allow oil to be sprayed into the threaded rod.

  • Page 19: Trailer Towing Safety Tips

    If you want the rear of the trailer to go to the left, move your hand to the left. If the trailer starts to jackknife-STOP­...
  • Page 20 3. MATCH the size of the brake controller to the number of braking wheels on your trailer. These are sold usually as 2 to 4 wheel brake or 2 to 6 wheel brake units. For proper controller adjustment, see your brake controller manual.

  • Page 21: Hitching Up Your Trailer

    HITCHING UP YOUR TRAILER Hitching up a trailer to your tow vehicle is usually a one-person job, but it is easier if someone helps you. Here are a few of the basic steps: 1. Release the coupler locking device. 2. Check under the coupling to ensure the ball clamp is below the ball and not riding on top of it.

  • Page 22: Trailer Tactics

    Take a "Shakedown Cruise". At least one short trial run before your first trip will help familiarize you with your trailer's operating characteristics. It will also allow you to check the trailer's lights, brakes, hitch, etc., and let you know they are all working properly.
  • Page 23 Keep to the right of the road and prepare to slow down if passing vehicles need extra time to return to their proper lane. Don't tailgate. Allow at least one car and trailer length between you and the vehicle ahead for each 10 mph on your speedometer. Three seconds should be the minimum distance.

  • Page 24: Safety Check List

    1 . Driver error. 2. Failure to MATCH speed with weather and road conditions. 3. Trailer sway due to improper loading-The desired weight for bumper hitch is 10-15% of total load. The desired weight for a goose neck is 20-25% of total load.

  • Page 25: Trailer Information Form

    They can retrofitting, reskining, accident repairs or any other service your dealer can't do. And let Titan handle the jobs your dealer may not want to do. Whatever it takes, Titan is dedicated to your com­ plete satisfaction. TRAILER INFORMATION FORM Fill in the information form below for future use.

  • Page 26: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVERY FUNCTION 3000 Ml 6000 Ml 12000 Ml ITEM REQUIRED TRIP 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 12 MONTHS • CHECK FOR FATIGUE & COUPLER LATCHING OPERATION • CHECK FOR DRAGGING SAFETY & POSSIBLE STRENGTH CHAINS LOSS • CHECK BATTERY &...

  • Page 27: Tire Safety Information

    1. TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION 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”.
  • Page 28 This is the most a particular axle can weigh. If there are multiple axles, the GAWR of each axle will be provided. If your trailer has a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less, there is a vehicle placard located in the same location as the certification label described above.
  • Page 29 The trailer’s placard refers to the Tire Information Placard attached adja- cent to or near the trailer’s VIN (Certification) label at the left front of the trailer. 1.1.2. TRAILERS OVER 10,000 POUNDS GVWR (NOTE: THESE TRAILERS...
  • Page 30 That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage capacity calculated in Step # 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult the tow vehicle’s manual to determine how this weight transfer reduces the available cargo and luggage capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 31 Gross Axle Weight Rating The maximum weight that any axle can support, as published on the Certification / VIN label on the front left side of the trailer. Actual weight determined by weighing each axle on a public scale, with the trailer attached to the towing vehicle.
  • Page 32 Hitch Weight The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler. Innerliner The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire. Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material in the carcass.
  • Page 33 Non-pneumatic rim A mechanical device which, when a non-pneumatic tire assembly incor- porates a wheel, supports the tire, and attaches, either integrally or sep- arably, to the wheel center member and upon which the tire is attached. Non-pneumatic spare tire assembly A non-pneumatic tire assembly intended for temporary use in place of one of the pneumatic tires and rims that are fitted to a passenger car in compliance with the requirements of this standard.
  • Page 34 Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies. Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and steel or oth- er materials, that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load. Production options weight The combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 2.3 kilograms (5 lbs.) in excess of those standard items...
  • Page 35 The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the sidewall. Special Trailer (ST) tire The “ST” is an indication the tire is for trailer use only. Test rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire.
  • Page 36 Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire. Wheel center member In the case of a non-pneumatic tire assembly incorporating a wheel, a mechanical device which attaches, either integrally or separably, to the non-pneumatic rim and provides the connection between the non-pneu- matic rim and the vehicle;...
  • Page 37 Both placards and certification labels are permanently attached to the trailer near the left front. 1.5.2. UNDERSTANDING TIRE PRESSURE AND LOAD LIMITS Tire inflation pressure is the level of air in the tire that provides it with load-carrying capacity and affects the overall performance of the vehicle.
  • Page 38 obtain the recommended tire pressure if your tires are not cold.) Because tires are designed to be used on more than one type of vehicle, tire manufacturers list the “maximum permissible inflation pressure” on the tire sidewall. This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions.
  • Page 39 If you have been driving your vehicle and think that a tire is underin- flated, fill it to the recommended cold inflation pressure indicated on your vehicle’s tire information placard or certification label. While your tire may still be slightly underinflated due to the extra pounds of pressure in the warm tire, it is safer to drive with air pressure that is slightly lower than the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressure than to drive with a significantly underinflated tire.
  • Page 40 moved from the rim to be properly inspected before being plugged and patched. 1.5.9. TIRE FUNDAMENTALS Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized informa- tion on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identi- fication number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.
  • Page 41 The “R” stands for radial. Radial ply construction of tires has been the industry standard for the past 20 years. Next number This two-digit number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter.
  • Page 42 U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number This begins with the letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufactured, and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built.
  • Page 43 The “LT” indicates the tire is for light trucks or trailers. An “ST” is an indication the tire is for trailer use only. Max. Load Dual kg (lbs) at kPa (psi) Cold This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual, that is, when four tires are put on each rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the vehicle).
  • Page 44 1.6. TIRE SAFETY TIPS Preventing Tire Damage • Slow down if you have to go over a pothole or other object in the road. • Do not run over curbs or other foreign objects in the roadway, and try not to strike the curb when parking. Tire Safety Checklist •...

  • Page 45: Warranty

    Normal wear items will not be replaced due to wear. These items include bearings, brakes, brake linings, hoses, etc. Titan Trailer is not responsible for damage caused by the abuse or by the misapplication or misuse of the trailer. Loading in excess of the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating stated on the certification plate will invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 46 Titan Trailer will not allow any reimbursement for transportation to and from the factory or the authorized place of repair. Titan Trailer reserves the right to set the cost of warranty. This set amount would reflect the cost of the repair if it were done at the Titan Trailer facility with their personnel.

  • Page 47: Maintenance Records

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