ShoreLand'r LEXR29CBSW - Manual (Page 10)

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Rear Support System
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 bunks or rollers from moving while the other adjustments
are being made. Final tightening will be done at the end of the
adjusting process.
The wire harness for the three-light identification light must be re-positioned
where it comes from the side frame to the rear pivot to eliminate slack, and
sagging of the wiring.
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 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 transom of the boat should be 4” to the center of the
rear roller.
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 pad.
This will help center the boat when loading and unloading.
When the desired position is determined, tighten only enough to hold the
bunks or rollers from moving while the other adjustments are being made.
Final tightening will be done at the end of the adjusting process.
The rear cross member is adjustable forward or backward to allow the trail-
er to be adjusted to various length boats. This is accomplished by removing
the pivot bolt holding each end of the rear pivot to the side frame. Reposi-
tion the rear pivot arm into the other hole pre-drilled in the side frame. Re-at-
tach the rear pivot to the side frame with the bolts just removed. Tighten.
Front Support System
The front roller assemblies on the XR series will need to be adjusted to fit
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
that 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 way they are shipped. 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 adjust-
ed. 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 di-
rectly 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.
Check the boat to make sure it is in the desired location forward and back-
ward on the trailer. If location is as instructed above, tighten the three bolts
in the winch base securing the winch base to the tongue.
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 9 and 10 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 degree
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” hex lock 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 todether. 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.