Kendon Stand-Up Trailer - Manual (Page 6)

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Tie Down Instructions
IMPORTANT-Read and understand tie down instructions thoroughly
BEFORE attempting to transport your motorcycle. A Word
About Wheel Chocks:
The Wheel Chock is the device that flip-flops back & forth into the
"Open" or "Closed" position on the motorcycle rail. It is open when
the rear section of the Wheel Chock is down so that the motorcy-
cle can be wheeled into place on the motorcycle rail. It is closed
when the motor-cycle front wheel is fully engaged in the wheel
chock & the front of the Wheel Chock is lying down flat against the
motorcycle rail. The Wheel Chock must be in the open position
before the motorcycle is wheeled upon to the trailer platform. After
walking your motorcycle up the ramp & onto the trailer platform,
allow the front wheel of your motorcycle to lock securely into the
Wheel Chock system on the motorcycle rail assembly. When the
motorcycle is correctly secured in the Wheel Chock, it will stand by
itself - there will be no need to hold the motorcycle upright. Now,
you can securely tie down your motorcycle using Kendon heavy-
duty ratchet-style tie down straps.
Hitch Information
Since 1999 Kendon trailers have been built to receive a 2"ball in
the coupler. If you have an older trailer, please check your coupler
for the correct ball size. Some newer vehicles are sold with
1¼"receivers. Please ensure that your vehicle will accommodate a
hitch and ball to tow a trailer with a 2" ball in the coupler.
Hitch Height
You must use a Class 2 or greater hitch on your towing vehicle.
Please consult a trailer hitch expert to ensure that you have pur-
chased the correct class of hitch. Please purchase a hitch for your
towing vehicle that makes the bed of your Kendon Trailer level
when in tow. Generally, for all trailers, the distance from the ground
to the top of the ball on the hitch will be approximately 21", although
this may vary depending upon the load carried in the towing vehi-
cle and the weight of the motorcycles(s) being towed. Correct ball
height for the Utility/ATV Trailer is approximately 15”.
Hitching the trailer to your vehicle is usually a one-person job, but
it is easier if someone helps. Here are the basic steps:
1. Back your tow vehicle as close as possible to the trailer. It's eas-
ier and safer to do this than to pull your trailer to your car or truck.
2. Release the coupler-locking device.
3. Raise the front end of the trailer coupler directly over the hitch
ball, and then lower it until it is seated on the hitch ball, covering it
completely. Check under the coupler to ensure the ball clamp is
BELOW the ball, and not riding on top.
4. Latch the coupler to the hitch ball. Make sure it is locked in place
by lifting the trailer tongue. If the coupler comes loose from the
ball, unlatch it and repeat from step #2. If secure, we recommend
locking the coupler using Kendon's coupler locking device (KL064).
5. Make sure your jackstand (if your trailer has one) is fully raised
to the towing position.
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