2 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS
An Owner’s Manual that provides general trailer information cannot cover all of the
specific details necessary for the proper combination of every trailer, tow vehicle
and hitch. Therefore, you must read, understand and follow the instructions given
by the tow vehicle and trailer hitch manufacturers, as well as the instructions in this
manual.
Our trailers are built with components produced by various manufacturers. Some of
these items have separate instruction manuals. Where this manual indicates that
you should read another manual, and you do not have that manual, contact your
dealer for assistance.
The safety information in this manual is denoted by the safety alert symbol: ^ T he
level of risk is indicated by the following signal words.
! DANGER
DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe
personal injury or death if the warning is ignored.
! WARNING
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored.
! CAUTION
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in
minor or moderate injury if the warning is ignored.
NOTICE
NOTICE – Practices that could result in damage to the trailer or
other property.
2.2 MAJOR HAZARDS
Loss of control of the trailer or trailer/tow vehicle combination can result in death or
serious injury. The most common causes for loss of control of the trailer are:
Improper sizing the trailer for the tow vehicle, or vice versa.
Excessive Speed: Driving too fast for the conditions.
Failure to adjust driving behavior when towing a trailer.
10