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Summary of Contents for Liberty Travalong
- Page 1 By: LIBERTY INC. OWNERS MANUAL 451 HWY 9 WATERVILLE, KS 66548 785-363-2552 PHONE 785-363-2402 FAX WWW.TRAVALONG.COM EMAIL LIBERTY@ BLUEVALLEY.NET...
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Page 2: Synchronizing The Brake Systems
A. BREAKING IN A NEW TRAILER RETIGHTEN LUG NUTS AT FIRST 25 & 50 MILES Warning: Wheel lugs can shift and settle quickly after being first assembled, and must be checked after the first 25 and 50 miles of driving. Failure to perform this check may result in a wheel coming loose from the trailer, causing a crash leading to death or serious injury. -
Page 3: Trailer Structure
Have trailer professionally inspected annually and after any impact. When jacking and using jack stands, place them so as to clear wiring, brake lines, and suspension parts (springs, torsion bars, etc.). Place jacks and jack stands inside of the perimeter strip on the supporting structure to which the axles are attached. Warning: Never crawl under your trailer unless it is on firm and level ground and resting on properly placed and secured jack stands. -
Page 4: Manually Adjusting Brake Shoes
Some braking systems are not automatically adjusted by hard stopping. These brakes require manual adjustment. Read your axle and brake manual to see how to adjust your brakes. If you do not have this manual, call LIBERTY INC at 785-363-2552 for a free copy. -
Page 5: Breakaway Switch
BREAKAWAY BRAKE This battery supplies the power to operate the trailer brakes if the trailer uncouples from the tow vehicle. Be sure to check, maintain and replace the battery according to the battery manufacturer’ instructions. BREAKAWAY SWITCH This switch causes the breakaway battery to operate the electric brakes if the trailer uncouples from the tow vehicle. -
Page 6: Landing Leg Or Jack
The coupler, ball and hitch transfer the towing forces between the tow vehicle and the trailer. Before each tow, coat the ball with a thin layer of automotive bearing grease to reduce wear and ensure proper operation; and check the locking device that secures the coupler to the ball for proper operation. -
Page 7: Lug Nuts (Bolts)
If the trailer has been struck, or impacted, on or near the wheels, or if the trailer has struck a curb, inspect the rims for damage (i.e. being out of round); and replace any damaged wheel. Inspect the wheels for damage every year, even if no obvious impact has occurred. -
Page 8: Basic Tire Maintenance
This brochure is reproduced in part below. It can be obtained and downloaded from NHTSA, free of charge, from the following web site: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/TireSafety/ridesonit/tiresindex.html Studies of tire safety show that maintaining proper tire pressure, observing tire and vehicle load limits (not carrying more weight in your vehicle than your tires or vehicle can safely handle), avoiding road hazards, and inspecting tires for cuts, slashes, and other irregularities are the most important things you can do to avoid tire failure, such as tread separation or blowout and flat tires. -
Page 9: Understanding Tire Pressure And Load Limits
failure, you should maintain proper tire pressure, observe tire and vehicle load limits, avoid road hazards, and regularly inspect your tires. Finding Your Vehicle’s Recommended Tire Pressure and Load Limits Tire information placards and vehicle certification labels contain information on tires and load limits. -
Page 10: Tire Tread
To maintain tire safety, purchase new tires that are the same size as the vehicle’s original tires or another size recommended by the manufacturer. Look at the tire information placard, the owner’s manual, or the sidewall of the tire you are replacing to find this information. -
Page 11: Loading The Trailer
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions. Tire Safety Tips Check tire pressure regularly (at least once a month), including the spare. Inspect tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread, cracks, foreign objects, or other signs of wear or trauma. -
Page 12: Tongue Weight
wildly at towing speed. Read the “Tongue Weight” section below. The load distribution must be such that no component part of the trailer is loaded beyond its rating. This means that you must consider the rating of the tires, wheels and axles. For tandem and triple axle trailers, you must make sure that the front-to-rear load distribution does not result in overloading any axle. -
Page 13: Checking Tongue Weight
If your trailer has a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less, there is a vehicle placard in the same location as the certification label described above. This placard provides tire and loading information. In addition, this placard will show a statement regarding maximum cargo capacity. -
Page 14: Pre Tow Checklist
weight on the tongue itself. G. PRE TOW CHECKLIST (Before towing, double-check all of these items) Tires for proper inflation Lug nuts for proper torque Coupler secured and locked Safety chains properly rigged to tow vehicle, not to hitch or ball. Test of lights: Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Safety breakaway switch cable fastened to tow vehicle, not to safety chains Cargo properly loaded, balanced and tied down... - Page 15 numbers be recorded in your owner’s manual and/or stored with your records. Inside each door latch is the original key # and an 800 number to call for key placement.
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