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Summary of Contents for Carry-On Trailer Corporation 7x16CG
- Page 1 MANUAL & SAFETY GUIDE MANUAL & SAFETY GUIDE CG = Cargo B = Brake R= Ramp Door V = V-Nose 7x16CG 6x10CG, 6x12CG & 6x12 CGR 4x6CG Note: Not all Trailers are Shown on the cover 5x8CG, 5x10CG & 5x10CGB 6x12CGV...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section and Page Numbers: I. Safety Information..........4 • Safety Signal Word: Warning ..........• Driving Too Fast ..............• Changed Handling Due to Trailer ........• Coupling of Trailer to Tow Vehicle ........• Usage of Safety Chains and Breakaway Kit ......•... - Page 3 (continued...) Reporting Safety Defects NHTSA ........ III. Trailer Towing Guide ........• Safety Trailer Towing Guidelines ........IV. Scheduled Inspection and Maintenance ....• ....
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Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information I. Safety information Introduction Warning! This operator’s manual is intended for Carry-On Trailer Driving Too Fast enclosed trailers. Read this manual before loading or towing your trailer and follow all of the safety precautions Changed Handling With A Trailer and instructions. -
Page 5: Safety Signal Word: Warning
Safety Information I. Safety Information • Warning! The following signal word is used to indicate risk: Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored. • Driving Too Fast The maximum speed that the trailer can be safely towed, under ideal conditions, is 60 miles per hour. -
Page 6: Coupling Of Trailer To Tow Vehicle
Safety Information sheltered areas and when around trees. • Coupling of Trailer to Tow Vehicle A secure coupling, including the correct attachment of the safety chains, is vital. A loss of coupling may result in death or serious injury. Coupler and hitch selection and condition are critical for safe towing. -
Page 7: Mismatch Between Trailer And Hitch
Safety Information Safety Chains must: • Fasten to the frame of tow vehicle, not to the trailer hitch or ball. • Cross underneath the hitch and coupler with minimum slack to permit turning and to hold the tongue up, if the trailer comes loose. - Page 8 Safety Information higer pressure than passenger vehicle tires. Improper tire pressure causes an unstable trailer. Blow out and loss of control may occur. Death or serious injury may result. Make sure of proper tire pressure before towing a trailer. Inflate tires to pressure indicated on the sidewall. Tire pressure must be checked “cold”.
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Page 9: Weight And Load Distribution
Safety Information to the proper torque at a service garage or by your Carry-On Trailer dealer. Inadequate lug nut torque may cause a wheel to part while towing. Death or serious injury can result. Make sure lug nuts are tight before towing trailer. •... -
Page 10: Shifting Cargo
Safety Information • Distribute the load evenly, right and left to avoid tire overload • Keeping the center of gravity low and centered is essential to minimize the risk of tipping over • Shifting Cargo You are responsible for securing your cargo in such a way that it does not shift within the trailer during the tow. - Page 11 Safety Information • Determining Correct Load Limit Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit (10K GVWR or less): 1. Locate the statement, “The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.,” on your vehicle’s placard. This figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity this placard is attatched to vin tag.
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Page 12: Reporting Safety Defects
finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prob- lems between you, your dealer, or Carry-On Trailer Corporation, PO Box 542, Lavonia, GA 30553. Phone number is 706-356-5379. -
Page 13: Preparing To Tow
Preparing to Tow II. Preparing to tow Introduction Providing an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch This chapter provides instructions for the opera- tion and care of Carry-On Trailer’s enclosed trail- ers. These instructions must be followed to ensure Trailer Information safety of persons, and satisfactory life of the trailer. -
Page 14: Providing An Adequate Tow Vehicle And Hitch
Preparing to Tow II. Preparing to Tow • Providing an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch You are responsible for providing a vehicle and hitch that have a towing capacity that is sufficient for your trailer. Vehicle and hitch manufacturers are the appropriate source of competent advice. If the vehicle or hitch is not properly selected and matched, you can cause an accident that may result in loss of life. -
Page 15: Tow Vehicle
Preparing to Tow must not exceed the lesser of the total GAWR or GVWR. VIN: This is the Vehicle Identification Number. • Tow Vehicle If you are purchasing a new vehicle to tow your Carry-On enclosed trailer, consult the vehicle dealer for advice on how to equip the towing vehicle. -
Page 16: Coupling The Trailer
Preparing to Tow Fire Extinguisher: It is wise to carry a fire extinguisher in the tow vehicle. Heavy Duty Flasher: This electrical component may be required when your trailer turn sig- nal lamps are attached to the tow vehicle flasher circuit. Overall Carrying and Towing Capacity of Vehicle: Vehicle manufacturers will provide you with the maximum capacities of their various models. -
Page 17: Ball Hitch Coupler
Preparing to Tow • the breakaway switch is connected to the tow vehicle • the trailer lights are connected The following parts are involved in making a secure coupling between the trailer and the tow vehicle: Coupler*: A device on the tongue of the trailer, that makes the connec- tion to the hitch on the tow vehicle. -
Page 18: Loading The Trailer
Preparing to Tow adjust the position of the tow vehicle. • Engage the coupler locking mechanism. In the engaged position, the locking mechanism holds the coupler securely to the hitch ball. Make sure that the coupler completely covers the hitch ball and the locking mechanism is engaged. -
Page 19: Checking The Trailer
Preparing to Tow • Never load a trailer so that the weight on any tire exceeds its rating • Never exceed the trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) • Never exceed an axle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) It is also essential to distribute the load so that the tongue has enough weight to provide predictable handling, and so that no single tire is overloaded. -
Page 20: Loading Cargo
Preparing to Tow not shift while the trailer is being towed. The “ride” inside a trailer tends to be bumpy and rough. A shifting load may result in failure or loss of control of the trailer, leading to death or serious injury. You must tie down all loads with properly sized fasteners, ropes, straps, etc. - Page 21 Preparing to Tow Preparing the Trailer for Loading Enclosed trailers may be equipped with D-ring hold-downs and/or a track system that can be used to secure the cargo. Inspect the D-rings and track system closely for looseness or signs of bending before loading the cargo onto the trailer.
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Page 22: Checking The Trailer Before And During Each Tow
Preparing to Tow Some trailers are equipped with ventilation openings. These open- ings are provided to exhaust potentially deadly fumes. Open the vent(s) while loading the trailer. However, do not tow the trailer with the vents open, as this may cause damage to the vent. Accumulation of hazardous fumes may cause death or serious injury. -
Page 23: Uncoupling The Trailer
Preparing to Tow assembly, and must be checked after the first 10, 25, and 50 miles of driving. Failure to perform this check may result in a wheel parting from the trailer, and a crash leading to death or serious injury. Lug nuts are prone to loosen after assembly. -
Page 24: Reporting Safety Defects Nhtsa
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Carry-On Trailer Corporation, PO Box 542, Lavonia, GA 30553. Phone number is 706-356-5379. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a re-... -
Page 25: Trailer Towing Guide
Trailer Towing Guide III. Trailer towing guide III. Important Advice for Towing Your Trailer As with driving a car, towing a trailer is a learning experience. The hazards, however, are greater than when driving a vehicle without a trailer. You are responsible for keeping your vehicle and the trailer under control, and for all of the damage that is caused if control is lost. -
Page 26: Safety Trailer Towing Guidelines
Trailer Towing Guide It will take practice to learn how to back up a tow vehicle with a trailer attached. Before backing up, get out of the tow vehicle and look be- hind the trailer to make sure that there are no obstacles. Some drivers place their hands at the bottom of the steering wheel, and while the tow vehicle is in reverse, “think”... - Page 27 Trailer Towing Guide the bump. • Do not brake while in a curve unless absolutely necessary. Instead, slow down before you enter the curve and power through the curve. This way, the towing vehicle remains “in charge” • Do not apply the brakes to correct extreme trailer swaying. Continued pulling of the trailer and slight even acceleration, will provide a stabilizing force.
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Page 35: Trailer Wheel Safety Guide
Trailer Wheel Safety Guide TRAILER WHEEL SAFETY GUIDE Wheel Mounting and Application for Utility and Enclosed Trailers Instruction Guidelines Assembly of the wheel onto the hub is a critical, safety-related process. The proper method of assembly and the consistency of the torque applied to wheel fasteners are important factors in ensuring reliability of the fastening system and retention of the wheel to the trailer. - Page 36 Wheel Mounting and Application for Utility and Enclosed Trailers Guidelines Trailer Wheel 1 . S u r f a c e s o f c o n t a c t o n a n a l u m i n u m w h e e l ( t h e n u t s e a t a n d t h e Safety Guide m o u n t i n g s u r f a c e ) m u s t b e f r e e o f p a i n t , c o n t a m i n a t i o n a n d d a m a g e .
- Page 37 Trailer Wheel Safety Guide • DO only use an impact wrench with torque stick as a tool initially to lightly secure the wheel, applying a criss-cross or star pattern. (See Figure 1) • DO use a calibrated torque wrench to complete the torque fastening process applying the same criss-cross or star pattern.
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Page 38: Vin Tag And Certificate Of Origin
GVWR, and other tire and wheel ratings. For more information on VIN tags or the certificate of origin contact Carry-On Trailer Corporation at (toll free) 1-800-240-3121 1-706-356-5379 or write to Carry-On Trailer Corporation P.O. Box 542 Lavonia, Ga. 30553... -
Page 41: Trailer Warranty Information
In the event we must contact you directly this will be the most accurate and preferred method. Any warranty implied or stated is only intended for you the first purchaser, and is not transferable. Carry-On Trailer Corporation P.O. Box 542 Lavonia, Ga. - Page 42 Notes:...
- Page 43 Maintenance:...
- Page 44 COT Number - 91 Enclosed Trailer Manual rev.04/08...
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