.the.tongue,.coupler.or.actuator...For.trailers.with.a.
GVWR.of.7000.pounds.or.less.a.2”.ball.is.used...For.
trailers.with.a.GVWR.over.7000.pounds.a.2.5/16”.ball.
is.used..This.information.may.also.be.obtained.on.our.
website.at.www.fourwinns.com...Refer.to.Section..
S-3.Operation.for.additional.information.on.hitches....
Also,.consult.your.Four.Winns.dealer.for.his.recom-
mendation.before.purchasing.a.trailer.hitch.for.your.
towing.vehicle.
NOTICE
DO NOT overload your trailer by placing
camping gear or other heavy equipment in
the boat. DO NOT exceed the GVWR rating.
Damage to the hitch, coupler, or trailer may
occur.
For.trailers,.the.steps.to.determining.correct.load..
limit.are:
(
1).Locate.the.statement.“The.weight.of.cargo.should.
never.exceed.the.XXX.kg.or.XXX.lbs.”.on.your.
vehicle’s.placard..See.Figure.S-1.
To help guard against a sudden failure while in
use, do not use a worn hitch ball. Replace all
worn or damaged parts.
(2)
This figure equals the available amount of cargo
and.luggage.load.capacity.
S - 2 TRAILER COMPONENTS
A. Bunk Supports
(3).
Determine.the.combined.weight.of.luggage.and.
cargo.being.loaded.on.the.vehicle..That.weight.
may.not.safely.exceed.the.available.cargo.and.
luggage.load.capacity.
All.bunk.boards.are.made.of.pressure.treated.wood...
This.wood.is.rot.resistant..All.boards.are.covered.with.
a.high.quality.exterior.grade.carpet.to.protect.the.boat.
from.damage.during.normal.use..
Bunk.supports.run.parallel.to.the.keel.and.support.the.
hull,.extending.beyond.the.transom..See.Figure.S-2.
Figure S-1: Vehicle Placard
Improper.weight.distribution.can.place.excessive.
strain.on.the.towing.vehicle.and.trailer..It.can.also.
cause the trailer to “fishtail” (sway side to side). .
Be.sure.gear.and.other.items.are.distributed.evenly..
in.the.boat.
Figure S-2: Trailer Bunks
C. Hitches
Outer.bunk.supports.provide.stability.for.the.boat....
The.inside.bunks.are.the.main.weight.bearing.mem-
bers..Side.guide-on.supports.(certain.models.only).
help.to.keep.the.boat.straight.while.driving.the.boat.
onto.the.trailer..Keeping.the.tie-downs.tightly.fastened.
will.prevent.the.boat.from.bouncing.against.the.bunk.
supports..
The.load-carrying.capacity.of.trailer.hitches.will.vary.
between.manufacturers.and.must.equal.or.exceed.the.
®
GVWR..Four.Winns .trailers.use.surge.brake.systems.
and require a fixed hitch. Refer to Section S-2E Surge
Brakes.for.more.information.
Before.hitching.the.trailer.to.the.vehicle,.make.sure.
the.proper.size.hitch.ball.is.installed.to.match.the.
coupler...The.ball.size.is.determined.by.the.Gross..
Vehicle.Weight.Rating.or.GVWR...The.GVWR.is.
printed.either.on.the.trailer.plate.or.embossed.on.
NOTICE
Improper trailer setup can cause hull damage.
Trailer Information - Section S
Owner’s Manual Page
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