Summary of Contents for Loadrite Elite Series
- Page 1 Trailer Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION ENCLOSED Please read immediately! LOAD RITE Trailers, Inc. 265 Lincoln Highway Fairless Hills, PA 19030 215-949-0500 1213 1200.01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
In order to establish your warranty, the warranty card must be completed and mailed at the time of purchase, or visit www.loadrite.com and register online. For your records, fill in the same information on the opposite page. -
Page 3: Reporting Safety Defects
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ Please read this manual thoroughly and completely. A basic understanding of your trailer is necessary for satisfactory and SAFE operation. We reserve the right to change specifications, designs, or discontinue models at any time without notice and/or incurring obligations. Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should... -
Page 4: General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS is a registered member of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the North American Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) association. All L trailers are designed and built to meet all US DOT specifications and NMMA certification. I. CAPACITY Imprinted on your trailer certification plate (VIN sticker located on the front left side of your trailer) is the GVWR capacity. - Page 5 Blue – disc brake free-backing solenoid, to be wired into tow vehicle back up lights The above wires each correspond with individual circuits on the tow vehicle. Refer to your dealer, hitch installer, or local automotive repair shop to have the proper vehicle connector installed.
- Page 6 Section F) and the bearing retainer or cotter pin. Always replace the retainer or cotter pin. DO NOT REUSE! Tighten the spindle nut a little more than "finger tight" (approximately 20- 24 inch pounds). When the nut is tensioned properly the wheel should rotate easily and have no end play.
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Page 7: Trailer Adjustments
with cold galvanizing spray paint. This product can be obtained through any L dealer, or most paint, hardware, or marine stores. Always thoroughly dry all components, especially brakes, before storage. TRAILER ADJUSTMENTS (Adjustable units only) Most L trailers are designed to be fully adjustable. Available models are designed to adjust to most any variation in width, hull and bow design. -
Page 8: Determining Tongue Weight
DETERMINING TONGUE WEIGHT (TW) NOTE. Gross trailer weight (GTW) is the actual weight of the trailer fully loaded (including trailer, boat, motor, fuel and accessories). Tongue weight (TW ) is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball at the trailer coupler. In most cases, this should be 5 to 7 percent of GTW (refer to previous Trailer Adjustment section). -
Page 9: Ab & Ac (Aluminum Bunk) Trailer Set-Up
the rollers are fixed with no adjustment). NOTE: It is important to remember that boats with longitudinal strakes or chines should have the rollers adjusted to run on the flat area of the hull between the strakes or chines. Also note that the rollers should be lubricated at least once a year, preferably at the start of the season, and possibly a second or third time depending on the amount of usage and water immersion. -
Page 10: Operating Information & Pre-Trip Checklist
OPERATING INFORMATION AND PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST Always tie the boat securely at the bow and stern. Do not rely solely on the winch cable/strap to secure your boat. I. TOWING VEHICLE INFORMATION Check with your marine dealer to determine the proper towing vehicle capacity for the size load to be trailered. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting Chart
BRAKE TROUBLESHOOTING A. Excessive travel in actuator mechanism: Possible cause: Corrective action: Low fluid in master cylinder reservoir; air in Refill master cylinder and bleed system. hydraulic lines. Leaking primary cup in master cylinder; ports closed or restricted with dirt; defective hoses; Check all components and make leaking check valve fails to hold hydraulic corrections required. -
Page 12: Attaching Trailer To Tow Vehicle
Make certain your tow vehicle properly equipped and set up. Once attached, trailer frame should be parallel to level ground. Activate your Load Rite Warranty Visit www.loadrite.com to register your warranty with Load Rite. 1213 1200.01... - Page 13 Once you are certain that your tow vehicle Latch is equipped with a properly sized, rated, Lever and positioned ball, raise the trailer on the Forward tongue jack so that the ball of the tow vehicle maneuvered directly beneath the ball socket of the actuator. Remove any safety lock pins from the actuator lever and move the lever to the forward position.
- Page 14 Attaching the trailer electrical system to the tow vehicle Your trailer is equipped with a six-wire, five-connector wiring harness. The colors function as follows: White – ground Brown (2) – taillights, sidemarker lights, and clearance lights for each side of the trailer Yellow –...
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Page 15: Operating Your Trailer Equipped With Disc Brakes
OPERATING YOUR CHECK FLUID LEVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED Remove the fill cap and WITH DISC BRAKES check the brake fluid level at The disc brakes on your trailer function under the surge principle. As the tow each use. vehicle brakes are applied, the trailer pushes, or “surges”, against the tow ball. -
Page 16: Maintaining Your Trailer Equipped With Disc Brakes
WARNING - LOAD RITE RECOMMENDS THAT ALL MAINTENANCE BE PER- FORMED BY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC MAINTAINING YOUR TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH DISC BRAKES The disc brakes on your trailer have been engineered for the rigorous duty of a marine environment. Like any mechanical system, the disc brakes on your trailer require periodic inspection and preventive maintenance. -
Page 17: Disc Brake Maintenance Procedure
WARNING - LOAD RITE RECOMMENDS THAT ALL MAINTENANCE BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Never raise a trailer wheel off the ground for service unless the trailer is safely attached to the tow vehicle, and one wheel on each side of the trailer is fully chocked. - Page 18 Carefully remove the rotor (or hub) from SERVICE NOTE the spindle taking care to prevent the outer bearing from falling out of the hub Always replace these items at assembly. Remove the outer bearing and set aside. Invert the hub assembly each hub service! Retainer so the inner seal is visible.
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Page 19: Tire Safety Information
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1. 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”. 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 20 number. In any case, remember: the total weight of a fully loaded trailer can not exceed the stated GVWR. For trailers with living quarters installed, the weight of water and propane also need to be considered. The weight of fully filled propane containers is considered part of the weight of the trailer before it is loaded with cargo, and is not considered part of the disposable cargo load.
- Page 21 Subtract the empty weight of your trailer from the GVWR stated on the VIN label. That weight is the maximum available cargo capacity of the trailer and may not be safely exceeded. 1.3. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit – Tow Vehicle Locate the statement, “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs.,”...
- Page 22 a manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire. Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine.
- Page 23 The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension requirements. Pin Weight The downward force applied to the 5 wheel or gooseneck ball, by the trailer kingpin or gooseneck coupler. Non-pneumatic rim A mechanical device which, when a non-pneumatic tire assembly incorporates a wheel, supports the tire, and attaches, either integrally or separably, to the wheel center member and upon which the tire is attached.
- Page 24 weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim. Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Recommended inflation pressure This is the inflation pressure provided by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire Information label and on the Certification / VIN tag.
- Page 25 of wear of the tread. Vehicle capacity weight The rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150 lbs.) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity. Vehicle maximum load on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two.
- Page 26 Recognize that the time you spend is minimal compared with the inconvenience and safety consequences of a flat tire or other tire failure. 1.6. Safety First–Basic Tire Maintenance Properly maintained tires improve the steering, stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of your vehicle.
- Page 27 1.6.4. Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure 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 28 1.6.9.1. Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires Please refer to the diagram below. The "P" indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles. (Trailer tires will carry the "ST" indication, for Special Trailer service.) Next number This three-digit number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.
- Page 29 Letter Rating Speed Rating 99 mph 106 mph 112 mph 118 mph 124 mph 130 mph 149 mph 168* mph 186* mph Speed Rating The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time.
- Page 30 1.6.9.2. UTQGS Information Treadwear Number This number indicates the tire's wear rate. The higher the treadwear number is, the longer it should take for the tread to wear down. For example, a tire graded 400 should last twice as long as a tire graded 200. Traction Letter This letter indicates a tire's ability to stop on wet pavement.
- Page 31 Check tire pressure before going on a long trip. Do not overload your vehicle. Check the Tire Information and Loading Placard or User’s Manual for the maximum recommended load for the vehicle. Activate your Load Rite Warranty Visit www.loadrite.com to register your warranty with Load Rite. 1213 1200.01...
- Page 32 WARRANTY INFORMATION If you experience any difficulties or defects with parts of the trailer, please look for the manufacturer’s name on the part and contact them directly. The following is a list of Load Rite’s current vendors from whom parts are purchased: Part Vendor...