DR Power VT1 (1-ton) (Feb 2012 - Present) User Manual
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VERSA TRAILER
Installing the Rear Bed Support and Attaching to a Tow Vehicle
Tools Needed:
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18mm and 30mm Socket
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18mm Wrench
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Adjustable Wrench
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1/2" Drive Torque Wrench
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5" Long 1/2" Drive Socket Extension
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21mm 1/2" Drive Socket
1. Slide the Rear Bed Support (Figure 38) onto the Main Frame with the
Bosses facing Left.
2. Line up the through Hole in the Rear Support and Main Frame and install
the M20 x 110mm Bolt (Figure 39) through the Rear Support and Main
Frame and secure with the M20 Lock Nut and tighten with a 30mm Socket
and Adjustable Wrench.
3. Install two M12 x 90mm Bolts w/Jam Nuts (Figure 40) in the Rear Support
and tighten the Bolts then the Jam Nuts using an 18mm Socket and 18mm
Wrench.
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Make sure your 2" Hitch Ball is correctly tightened to the Receiver and that
the Receiver is properly connected to your Towing Vehicle. A loose Ball or
Receiver can result in the Trailer detaching from the Tow Vehicle during use.
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A worn, corroded, cracked, or otherwise damaged Hitch Ball can fail while
towing. Always inspect your Ball before attaching to your Trailer.
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Always use a 2" Hitch Ball with your Trailer.
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Never operate your Trailer if the Coupler is not locked and the Safety Snap
Pin is not installed.
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When the Trailer’s Coupler is connected to the Ball and is in the locked
position, rock the Tow Bar up and down as well as side-to-side to make sure
the Ball is tight to the Coupler. A properly fastened and locked Coupler will
raise the rear of the Tow Vehicle when it is pulled upwards without coming
off of the Ball.
4. Attach the Trailer to your Tow Vehicle using a 2" Ball, making sure to
properly latch the Coupler, and locking it with the supplied Safety Snap Pin
(Figure 41 on page 19). After the Trailer is attached, remove the Wheel
Chocks.
5. Loosen the Locking Handles for the Stabilizer Legs and raise them to the
highest position for towing. Re-tighten the Locking Handles and rotate the
Trailer Jack to the Tow position (Figure 42 on page 19).
6. Torque the Lug Nuts on each Wheel to 85-90 ft-lbs using a Torque Wrench,
a 5" Extension and 21mm Socket.
Make sure all Nuts and Bolts are tight. Inspect all Hardware on your Trailer
before proceeding any further.
Figure 38
Rear Bed Support
Boss
Main Frame
M20 x 110mm
Bolt
M20 Lock Nut
Figure 40
M12 x 90mm Bolt(s)
w/Jam Nut(s)
Figure 39