Wells Fargo Automobile Accessories - Manual (Page 19)

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WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK
LOAD DISTRIBUTION:
Gooseneck Trailers -
An even
load distribution in a Wells Cargo
Gooseneck trailer will result in an
approximate hitch weight of 25%
of the combined trailer/load weight
(GVW). Be sure the hitch weight
placed on your tow vehicle does not
exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), nor the weight rating for
the rear axles on the tow vehicle.
Uneven loading and improper hitch
weighting can result in dangerous
and difficult steering and stopping
of the tow vehicle and the trailer.
STABILIZER/LEVELING JACKS:
Always block tires before and while
using Leveling Jacks! Failure to
block tires can result in failure of
the Jacks or Stabilizers. This, in turn,
can cause property damage and/or
personal injury. Corner Post Stabi-
lizer Jacks installed as original
equipment by Wells Cargo have
static load capacities ranging from
2000 to 3000 lbs. (See label affixed
near jack for exact capacity.)
Consult individual Manufacturer’s
Owners Manual for capacity and
rating for all Manual and Electric
Leveling Jacks.
DOORS, WINDOWS & VENTS:
Before towing your trailer, check
that all doors, windows and roof
vents are closed and latched. Make
sure all closing mechanisms are
functioning properly and are
secured. Cam Lock Door Closures
should be fully engaged. Single
Doors with Flush Locks should be
locked. Using padlocks on all doors
is added insurance against acciden-
tal opening from road shock. Taking
the above measures means you can
travel without danger of doors and
windows accidentally opening.
DOOR HOLD BACKS: These
devices are intended to hold a door
open in grade deviations only. Do
not rely on them to hold door open
in windy conditions or in travel.
LOAD DISTRIBUTION:
Ball Hitch Trailers -
Your Wells
Cargo Trailer is carefully designed
to maintain a proper hitch weight
when the trailer is evenly loaded.
Uneven loading and improper hitch
weighting can result in dangerous
and difficult steering and stopping
of the tow vehicle and the trailer.
Hitch weight should never be less
than 10% of trailer Gross Vehicular
Weight (GVW), meaning trailer and
payload.
Never exceed the Hitch Weight
Rating stamped on the Coupler.
Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual