DID YOU KNOW...

• Trailer laws covering such things as brakes, lights, safety chains, licenses, etc., vary from state to state.  Be sure that your trailer is in full compliance with the laws in your jurisdiction.  Your trailer dealer usually can help you in this regard. If not, contact your nearest state motor vehicle department office for full information.
• The total weight of your boat, engine, fuel, water and gear must not exceed the trailer's maximum load carrying capacity. Overloading can cause serious injury or property damage. Note: Maximum load carrying capacity is the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) less the weight of the empty trailer.
• Fishtailing caused from improper tongue weight on the tow vehicle hitch ball can cause loss of control of the tow vehicle and result in serious injury or property damage.
• Improper adjustment of boat supports or improper boat positioning on the trailer may cause damage to your hull.
• Serious injury or property damage can result if the total weight of your loaded trailer exceeds the capacity of the hitch on your tow vehicle.
• Failure to properly attach safety chains between your trailer and tow vehicle can result in a run-away trailer should the trailer coupler become detached from the hitch.
• Failure to properly engage the hitch ball in the coupler ball socket and securely lock the coupler latch mechanism can cause the trailer to become detached from the tow vehicle while traveling, which may cause serious injury or property damage.
• Failure to replace coupler or latch assembly if either shows any evidence of wear or damage can result in serious injury or property damage.
• To reduce the risk of serious injury or property damage, make certain that all trailer lights are in proper working order.
• Maintain proper torque on lug nuts or wheel bolts. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or property damage.
• Keep wheel bearings lubricated. Failure to properly lubricate may cause bearing failure and possible wheel loss resulting in serious injury or property damage.
• Keep tires properly inflated. Failure to maintain correct pressure may result in tire failure and loss of control resulting in serious injury or property damage.
• Trailer brakes must be maintained in good working condition. Loss of adequate braking could result in serious injury or property damage.
• Failure to tie down the bow independently from the winch line could allow your boat to shift while traveling, causing loss of control of the tow vehicle and resulting in serious injury or property damage.
• To reduce the risk of serious injury, do not step inside or on the trailer frame during the launching or loading procedures.
• To reduce the risk of serious injury should the winch line or hook break, stand to one side when winching the boat onto your trailer.