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Appendix A
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Trailer Sway
Tow Vehicle Too
High in front
front End feels
"floaty"
A product of
Possible Cause
Not enough weight
distribution
Tongue weight too light
Incorrect Tire pressure
Socket bolts loose
Tow capacity exceeded
Hitch undersized
Not enough weight dis-
tributed
Not enough weight dis-
tributed
Suggested Correction
follow "under adjustment"
guidelines to add spacer wash-
ers or raise l-bracket.
Weigh loaded trailer and tongue
weight. Tongue weight should
be a minimum of 400lbs., and
usually between 10%-15%
of Gross Trailer Weight. fol-
low trailer mfg. guidelines for
tongue weight. Reposition load
in trailer as needed. Remove
cargo carriers or 2nd trailer
from rear of trailer.
Check and fill tires as needed to
mfg. recommendations.
make sure socket bolts are
tightened to between 45-65 ft.
lbs. torque.
make sure your tow vehicle
is rated to tow your trailer's
tongue weight and Gross
Vehicle Weight. If it's not, DO
NOT TOW.
check to make sure your hitch
rating meets of exceeds both
your Gross Trailer Weight Rate-
ing and max Tongue Weight.
If it does not, DO NOT TOW.
purchase an Equal-i-zer hitch
with a higher rating.
follow "under adjustment"
guidelines to add spacer wash-
ers or raise l-bracket.
follow "under adjustment"
guidelines to add spacer wash-
ers or raise l-bracket.
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