Shorelandr R2313S User Manual download pdf (Page 11)

Midwest Industries, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445 800.859.3028 www.shorelandr.com 0003378

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TRAILER ADjUSTMENTS

The adjustment of the trailer to your boat is very important not

only for the trailer, but also the boat. Failure to do so may lead

to potential failure or damage to either the trailer or boat.

AXLE ADjUSTMENT

The amount of tongue weight on your trailer can be adjusted

as follows:

To lower the tongue weight, adjust the axle assembly

forward. To increase the tongue weight, adjust the axle

backward.

The distance that the axle assembly has to be moved will

vary because it is directly related to the weight and center of

gravity of the boat placed on it.

Best towing is achieved when the tongue weight is 5-7% of

the total gross load of the complete unit.

Note: Wire harnesses and brake line lines (if equipped with

brakes) will need care when moving the axle assembly.

REAR SUPPORT SYSTEM

Place the boat on the trailer so that the transom is

located at the rear of the support system. The center of the

rear rollers on the roller rack should be approximately 4”

from the transom. This gives you maximum support on the

transom.

The rear cross member is adjustable forward or backward to

allow the trailer to be adjusted to various length boats. This is

accomplished by removing the pivot bolt on holds each end

of the rear pivot to the side frame. Reposition the rear pivot

arm into the other hole position predrilled in the side frame.

Reattach the rear pivot to the side frame with the bolts just

removed. Tighten.

The wire harness for the three-light identication light must be

repositioned where it comes from the side frame to the rear

pivot to eliminate slack, and sagging of the wiring.

ROLLERS

Position the roller racks so they are far enough apart to give

your boat stability while transporting. When the desired width

is achieved, move the roller rack system so that the rollers

are just to the outside of a strake. The rollers need to be

adjusted so that you have a minimum of one to two inches of

clearance between the keel of the boat and the center cross

member pads. This will help center the boat when loading

and unloading.

When the desired position is determined, tighten only enough

to hold the rollers from moving while the other adjustments

are being made. Final tightening will be done at the end of

the adjusting process.

FRONT SUPPORT SYSTEM

ROLLER

The keel of the boat must rest on the center of the front keel

roller system creating a three-point support system. The keel

roller system is designed to t most boats without needing any

further adjustment, however there is considerable differences

in boat bottom designs and certain lines of boats will require

a riser. One riser is shipped inside the rear keel guide roller

bracket. This can be removed and bolted on the bottom side

of the keel guide roller bracket so it is between it and the keel

cradle itself. This will raise the front end of your boat 3/4”. In

the event that this is not enough, an additional one can be

added to the other keel guide roller bracket.

Once the height of the roller cradle assembly is established

the stabilizer pads can be adjusted. This is accomplished by

sliding the pad up against the boat bottom by hand. It is not

necessary that they carry much weight. They are designed

to just give your boat added stability while being towed. It

may be necessary to adjust the assembly up so that they

can be moved further apart giving additional support. Pull the

assembly away from the boat. Place the U-bolt that holds the

assembly to the cross member in a lower hole in the bracket.

Then push the assembly back against the boat. Tighten in

position.

WINCH POST

Once all other adjustments are complete the winch post can

be adjusted. Slide the winch post base backward on the

tongue until the bow roller comes in contact with the boat.

This bow roller needs to be positioned directly above the

boat bow eye to prevent your boat from moving forward in

the event of a sudden stop. It can be moved up or down by

removing the back bolt that mounts the winch head to the

base. When this bolt is removed, the head can be rotated

up or down to reach the desired height required to t your

boat. Once in this position, align the closest pair of holes in

the brackets and reinsert the bolt just removed. Tighten. At-

tach the winch strap and crank winch tight. Attach the bow

eye safety chain into the bow eye of the boat as well. This is

just another level of protection to keep your boat and trailer

together as one unit.

Adjustments are now complete. Double check your boat for

t. If desired t has been achieved, tighten all fasteners that

may have either been left loose or have been loosened to

do the adjusting.

Note: All nuts and bolts must be tightened before towing. The

law requires that the white ground wire on both the tongue

wire harness and vehicle harness be properly grounded to

respective trailer and vehicle frames.

Recheck all fasteners on the complete trailer to make

sure they are all tight and ready for towing. All fasteners

should be periodically check before towing.

See your ShoreLand’r Owner’s Guide for further technical

information regarding your trailer and its components.

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