Safety Information - Reese STEADI-FLEX Manual Del Propietário

SAFETY INFORMATION:

WARNINGS: LOADED BALL HEIGHT SHOULD NEVER BE GREATER THAN UNCOUPLED BALL HEIGHT. Front
wheel overload and loss of rear wheel traction can result, and can lead to unstable handling, reduced braking ability, and a
tendency to "jackknife" when turning and braking at the same time. IF LOADED BALL HEIGHT IS GREATER THAN
UNCOUPLED HEIGHT, re-adjust head and re-measure until proper height is obtained.
DO NOT TOW MULTIPLE TRAILERS: Do not attempt to tow any type of trailer behind another trailer. Towing multiple
trailers may cause severe instability, loss of control and/or structural failure, and may result in vehicle accident, property damage
and personal injury. Towing multiple trailers is illegal in many jurisdictions.
FRONT-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HOOK-UP OR TOW WITH REAR WHEELS OF TOWING
VEHICLE REMOVED. Severe structural damage to towing vehicle, hitch, and trailer may result. A towing vehicle/trailer
combination cannot be controlled adequately unless the towing vehicle's rear wheels are carrying their share of the load.
TOWING TIPS:
DRIVING: Good habits for normal driving need extra emphasis when towing. The additional weight affects acceleration and
braking, and extra time should be allowed for passing, stopping, and changing lanes. Signal well in advance of a maneuver to let
other drivers know your intentions. Severe bumps and badly undulating roads can damage your towing vehicle, hitch, and trailer,
and should be negotiated at a slow steady speed. IF ANY PART OF YOUR TOWING SYSTEM "BOTTOMS" OUT, OR IF YOU
SUSPECT DAMAGE MAY HAVE OCCURED IN ANY OTHER WAY, PULL OVER AND MAKE A THOROUGH
INSPECTION. CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE RESUMING TRAVEL.
CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT: Periodically check the condition of all your towing equipment and keep it in top condition.
TRAILER LOADING: Proper trailer loading is important. Heavy items should be placed close to the floor near the trailer axle.
The load should be balanced side-to-side and firmly secured to prevent shifting. Tongue weight should be about 10-15 percent of
the gross trailer weight for most trailers. Too low a percentage of tongue weight will often produce a tendency to sway. Excess
weight on the tongue can also lead to sway and damage hitch and / or tow vehicle.
SWAY CONTROLS: A sway control can help minimize the affects of sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting caused by
other vehicles. Use of a sway control is recommended for trailers with large surface areas, such as travel trailers.
TIRE INFLATION: Unless specified otherwise by the towing vehicle or trailer manufacturer, tires should be inflated to their
maximum recommended pressure.
TOWING VEHICLE AND TRAILER MANUFACTURERS' RECOMMENDATIONS: Review the owners' manuals for your
towing vehicle and trailer for specific recommendations, capacities, and requirements.
PASSENGERS IN TRAILERS: Trailers should NOT be occupied while being towed, under any circumstances.
TRAILER LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND ELECTRIC BRAKES: Always hook up and verify function of the trailer lights,
turn signals, electric brakes and break-away switch connection (if so equipped) even for short trips.
REMOVE HITCH WHEN NOT TOWING: Remove hitch from towing vehicle receiver when not towing, to prevent
contamination of head sockets, reduce chance of striking hitch on driveway ramps or other objects, and minimize damage in the
event of a rear-end collision.
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