Kendon Stand-Up Trailer - Manual (Page 10)

know that your trailer is riding properly. We recommend outside
rearview mirrors on both sides of your tow vehicle.
5. Swing Wide - You need to make wider turns and wider corners
because you are towing a trailer.
6. Pass with extra care and watch for wind - Passing will take more
time since you are towing a load. Be prepared for sudden changes
in air pressure and wind buffeting when large vehicles are passing
from either direction. Slow down a bit, and keep a firm hold on your
steering wheel. Aim straight down your lane.
7. Avoid sudden starts and stops - This can cause skidding, sliding
or jackknifing. Avoid quick stops while turning. Because we
designed a trailer to fit within normal garage ceiling heights in the
standing position, the tongue of the trailer is short. Therefore, extra
caution should be used when backing to avoid jackknifing trailer.
Do not back up unless you can clearly see where your trailer is at
all times.
8. Always be Courteous -Signal your intentions to change lanes,
turns, etc. since others need to know your driving plans. Never tail-
gate – you should be at least one car and trailer length for each 10
M.P.H. of speed traveling. Three seconds should be a minimum
distance.
9. If a problem occurs - DON'T PANIC!! - Stay cool. Avoid jamming
on the brakes, mashing the accelerator or sudden turns. Brake
slowly to a complete and straight stop. If the trailer were to fishtail,
back off the accelerator a bit. This could mean improper tongue
weight - check your motorcycle(s) to determine if the load is prop-
erly secured and has not shifted. We recommend you stop to
check your load after 5 or 10 miles, and every 50 miles thereafter
during your trip.
10. Make sure your ramps and spare tire are properly secured to
the trailer after use and before towing.
11. Never tow an empty trailer folded out. Fold the trailer at the
hinge, and secure the back half of the trailer to the front-half using
the rubber latch as shown.
STORAGE OF YOUR KENDON TRAILER
1. All Kendon's STAND-UP™ Trailers are designed for compact storage
when not in use. To prepare trailer for storage, safely remove all cargo.
If your Kendon trailer is equipped with our stone guard or utility box,
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a bike easily. Newer trailer models come equipped with Wheel
Chocks. Our Wheel Chocks can be purchased from Kendon for
easier loading. To load your bike onto a trailer with Wheel Chocks:
A. Set the chock to the open position (see diagram pg. 13).
B. Push bike into the chock.
C. Keep pushing bike forward until the bike chock teeters over into
the closed position.
D. The weight of the bike moving forward activates the closing of
the chock.
E. The front wheel is captured between the chock & the front of the
motorcycle rail on the trailer bed.
CAUTION: DO NOT transport bike using the Bike Chocks ONLY.
Secure the bike to the trailer with locking ratchet tie-downs, as per
this owner's manual.
8. Remember; when it is time to unload your motorcycle(s) be care-
ful to release the straps slowly to avoid "jumping" since the suspen-
sion components are compressed. Sudden movement can cause
the load to fall, which may cause injury, death or property damage.
TRAILERING TACTICS
With a trailer in tow, you are operating a vehicle that is longer,
heavier, and sometimes wider and taller than you are used to. So
you will have to make some compensating adjustments in your nor-
mal driving practices.
1. Take a "Shakedown" Drive. Make at least one short trial run
before your first trip. It will help familiarize you with your trailer's
operating characteristics. It will also let you know that the lights,
brakes, etc. are working properly.
2. Slow down. Moderate to slow speeds put less strain on your car
and trailer. Never drive faster than is safe for conditions, and never
exceed the posted speed limit.
3. Always allow extra time and space when both passing and stop-
ping, especially since Kendon trailers are not equipped with
brakes.
4. Check your rear view mirrors - Doing this frequently will let you
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