Operator`s manual

12213 1200.01
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
LOAD RITE is a registered member of the National Marine Manufacturers Association
(NMMA) and the North American Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) association.
All LOAD RITE trailers are designed and built to meet all US DOT specifications and NMMA
certification.
I. CAPACITY
Imprinted on your trailer certification plate (VIN sticker located on the front left side of your
trailer) is the GVWR capacity. The GVWR represents the combined weight of the trailer
and the load which it was designed to carry. The actual carrying capacity is the GVWR
less the weight of the trailer. Carrying capacity includes the boat, motor, fuel and gear.
If rated capacity is exceeded, the warranty is void.
II. TRAILER COUPLINGS AND BALLS CRITICAL ITEM!
Trailer couplings are permanently marked with the following information:
A. The coupler manufacturer's name or initials.
B. Model or Part Number.
C. Ball diameter, for which rating (GVWR) shall not
exceed the gross trailer weight.
NEVER use a different size ball than indicated on the coupler.
CLASS I COUPLER 2,000# GVWR 1-7/8" Ball, 3/4" Shank
CLASS II COUPLER 3,500# GVWR 2" Ball, 3/4" Shank
CLASS III COUPLER 5,000# GVWR 2" Ball, 1" Shank
CLASS IV COUPLER 7,500# GVWR 2-5/16" Ball, 1" Shank
8,000# GVWR 2" Ball (special application, stamped)
10,000# GVWR 2-5/16" Ball, 1-1/4" Shank
13,000# GVWR 2-5/16" Ball, 1-3/8" Shank
To adjust your standard non-brake coupler (Class I, II and III) to your trailer ball, simply
adjust the nut on the bottom of the coupler. Couplers should be adjusted to a snug fit on
the ball so that the 'play' is removed, but not over-tightened as to create wear. Class IV
couplers and hydraulic brake actuators usually need no adjustments, but may require
periodic greasing via the grease fittings where applicable.
Be sure the ball and hitch ratings match or exceed the gross load (GVWR, trailer weight
and capacity) of your loaded trailer.
III. SAFETY CHAINS AND CABLES
(Towing)
Your trailer is equipped with two towing safety chains or cables. When attaching your
trailer to the tow vehicle, connect each of the safety chains or cables to a separate point
on your hitch per the hitch manufacturer’s instructions.
(Bow)
The bow safety chain (or cable) adjacent to the winch is an added safety feature and must
be used by the operator when towing. After sliding the "S" hook through the bow eye of
the boat, adjust the chain as tight as possible by securing it at the key hole slot on the
winch support bracket. (If trailer has cable, it is non-adjustable)
IV. WIRE COLOR CODE AND LIGHTS
The following wire color code function is used:
White – ground
Brown (2) – taillights, sidemarker lights, and clearance lights for each side of the
trailer
Yellow – left turn and stop light
Green – right turn and stop light