Shorelandr SLXR40TABXLW User Manual download pdf (Page 13)

Midwest Industries, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445 800.859.3028 www.shorelandr.com 0003740

Page 13 12/06/06

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.

Adjust as follows:

AXLE ADJUSTMENT

The amount of tongue weight on your trailer can be adjusted

as follows:

To lower the tongue weight, adjust the axle assembly for-

ward. To increase the tongue weight, adjust the axle back-

ward. The distance that the axle assembly has to be moved

will vary because it is directly related to the weight and cen-

ter 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 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 tran-

som. 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 front roller assemblies on the XR series will need to be

adjusted to t your boat. Place the roller assemblies so that

the outside set of rollers is just to the outside of a strake if

your boat has strakes. This a desired location if the front of

the boat isn’t setting to high on the trailer with respect to the

frame. Positioned as described will help with centering your

boat. If there are no strakes the roller assemblies can be

positioned anywhere.

As a rule, when the XR roller arm assemblies are moved

away from the centerline of the trailer the front of the boat

will be lowered with respect to the trailer frame. The rollers

should be moved outward until the keel of the boat is within

1-2 inches of the front cross member pad. The boat should

be kept as low as possible on the trailer for better towing but

must also be positioned so that the front of the boat is either

level or slightly higher in front than the rear. The boat will

unload easier if the front of the boat is slightly higher than

the rear.

Most boats can be adapted to the trailer without the need

of raising the XR arms higher than the normal ship position.

However, if need be, they can be raised higher with the use

of an optional SS1000 riser kit.

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 the 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 checked before towing.

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

information regarding your trailer and its components.

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