ShoreLand'r LER46TCBL - Manual (Page 10)

Midwest Industries, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445 800.859.3028 www.shorelandr.com
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REV A 2/22/06 Page 10
Tire Size and Carrying Capacity Chart
Tire Size ST215/75R 14-C
GVWR 5920 lb.
Carrying Capacity 4600 lb.
Axle Brake
Refer to the tire side wall for correct tire pressure.
Recommended carrying capacity is based on shipping weight
of the trailer with standard equipment. Adding optional equip-
ment may decrease the trailer’s carrying capacity.
R SERIES
The R-series roller rack is installed by placing the roller arm assembly
mounting channel over the rear cross member and securing in place with a
1/2” x 4-1/4” hex bolt and lock nut. (See Diagram A). Note that it should be
left loose until the boat is placed on the trailer. Once the proper position is
determined, it may be tightened. Repeat on the other roller arm assembly.
The short stabilizer bunk is installed to the adjustable bunk bracket on the
front cross member with a 3/8” x 1” hex bolt and lock nut. (See Detail B in
Diagram A.)
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 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 transom. This gives you maximum support on
the transom.
Position the roller racks so they are far enough apart to give your boat sta-
bility 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 racks 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
fit most boats without needing any further adjustment, however there is con-
siderable 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” inch. 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.
WINCH POST
Now that all other adjustments are complete the winch post can be ad-
justed. 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 fit your boat. Once in this position, align the closest pair of holes
in the brackets and reinsert the bolt just removed. Tighten. Attach 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.
INSTALLING THE REAR STEPS
Once all other adjustments are made the front portions of the steps can now
be installed. Note that there is a right and left step. (See Items 13 and 14 in
Diagram D located on page 8.) Identify the proper steps for each side. The
front of each step has two 5/16” slotted holes provided for attaching it to the
rear mounting bracket of the fender.
Position the step in its approximate location front to rear. With the top sur-
face of the step you are installing positioned at approximately a 45 de-
gree angle upward to the step welded to the frame, place the step up
against the bottom outside edge of the step portion welded to the trailer
frame. Once aligned in this position, rotate the step downward into its
proper position. As it is rotated into position it will align itself up with the
welded on portion of the step. When in position the step can now be
moved forward so that the 5/16” slotted holes in the step align with the
holes provided in the fender mounting bracket. Secure the step to the
fender mounting bracket using 1/4” x 3/4” carriage bolts and 1/4” kep
nuts provided. Tighten. Repeat this process on the other step.
Locate the 4 (Part # 0810974) self-drilling screws provided in the box with
the running board steps. Slide the back of the step up against the rear step
welded to the frame. Place two screws in the pilot holes provided in the
rear of the step. Drill through the rear step to secure steps together. Repeat
on the other step.
Locate the adhesive-back non-skid surface material provided. Position it so
that it is equally spaced from both the front and rear as well as from side
to side of the step just installed. Once the proper positioning is determined,
remove the adhesive backing from the non-skid and replace into position.
Apply equal pressure to all areas of the non-skid to make sure that it is se-
curely bonded to the step. Repeat this process on the other step. Assembly
is complete.
Adjustments are now complete. Double check your boat for fit. If desired
fit 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.
Re-check 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 re-
garding your trailer and its components.