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SAFETY:
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE TRAILER UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
1. Thoroughly read and understand all instructions before operating this trailer.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS:
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the trailer
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individu-
al problems between you, and your local dealer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washing-
ton, DC area) or write to NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
BEFORE TOWING TRAILER:
WARNING: BEFORE USING A TOW VEHICLE WITH A TRAILER, VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED
FOR THE LOAD. USING A VEHICLE THAT IS TOO SMALL IS VERY DANGEROUS. BE CERTAIN THAT IT
CAN HANDLE THE M.G.T.W. (MAXIMUM GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT) AND THE TONGUE WEIGHT FOR
SAFE TOWING AND BRAKING.
SELECTING THE PROPER TOWING EQUIPMENT
WEIGHT
When selecting the proper towing equipment, the two most important factors that must be considered are the
M.G.T.W. (Maximum Gross Trailer Weight) and the Tongue Weight. The M.G.T.W. is the total weight of the trailer plus
the payload in the trailer. The tongue weight is the downward pressure exerted at the coupler. The easiest way to
measure the gross trailer weight is to place the loaded trailer on a vehicle scale making sure that the scales are sup-
porting the entire weight of the loaded trailer.
The easiest method to measure tongue weight (up to 300 lbs.) is to place the jack stand (trailer tongue) on a bath-
room scale making sure the trailer is level. For heavier tongue weights, place a board across the bathroom scale and
a solid object of the same thickness as the scales with a piece of pipe between each. The trailer tongue should be
level and in its normal towing position. Multiply the scale reading by three (3) to obtain the tongue weight. Make sure
the tow vehicle is able to tow the load.
• Be sure hitch capacity is equal to or greater than the load when mounted on the vehicle.
• Be sure the size and rating of the hitch ball is equal to or greater than the load.
• Make sure the safety chain(s) rating is equal to or greater than twice the maximum gross trailer weight
rating of your trailer.
• It is against the law to carry passengers in the back of any trailer.
• Any alterations or changes made to the trailer void any express or implied warranties on the trailer or
towing equipment.
• Check lug nuts for tightness before initial trip, at 25 miles, every 100 miles of operation thereafter.
TOW VEHICLE
Make sure the vehicle you are using to tow the trailer is capable of towing the weight. Check the vehicle Owner's
Manual for towing capability of the towing vehicle or contact the car dealer for this information. Make sure the tow
vehicle is able to tow the load. Vehicle brake capacity is extremely critical and the tow vehicle must be able to handle
the additional weight of the trailer. Radiator and transmission cooling must also be considered.
TOW HITCH CAPACITY
Hitch Class Maximum Tow Capacity
Sub Class I 1000 Lbs.
Class I 2000 Lbs.
Class II 3500 Lbs.
Class III and 4 5000 Lbs. Plus
HMT-4004-0MGH Operator's Manual
INSTALLATION & PREPARATION
Maximum Tongue Weight
100 Lbs.
200 Lbs.
300 Lbs.
500 Lbs. Plus
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