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1. 2 CERO ROS You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline 59 5 SON a J J J J 3 J J J a J J i J 3 a J J i J 3 a J J J a J J J J 3 a J J J J J A J 3 J J J a J J i J 3 a J J J a J J J J 3 J J J J J J J 3 a J J J J i J 3 J J i a J J J J A a J J J a J J J J 3 J J i a J J J J 3 a J J J J J J J 3 J J 3 a J J J J 3 5 oS OR WARRANTY PRACE PRACE2. WEB SITE WwwW paceamerican com Dealer Location at en p eee b sg err a I Pace American Inc 7 711550 Harter Drive Middlebury IN 46540 223 Rip Wiley Road Fitzgerald GA 31750 229 423 7966 Fax 229 423 3859 574 825 7223 Fax 574 825 7393 Pace American of Utah 210 North Highway 91 me Hurricane UT 84737 485 628 7667 Fax 435 628 7677 Pace American of Texas McGregor TX 76657 254 840 4323 a E ay M 3 gt A Manufacturing Facilty es 22 Pace American of Georgia 2290 McGuifey Road a 3 E e e a T a r r hea aa E A abe pantalla eee eae eee PRY hs af Beye te 3 e 5 USER S GUIDE CONTENTS USER S GUIDE CONTENTS Introduction to Pace American Loading Your Trailer Hitch Selection Chart Electrical and Wiring Systems 9 2 General Trailer Maintenance 3 7 8 Trailer Wheel Bearings 11 Brake Adjustment Maintenance 15 Tire Load Limits 16 Vendor Doors 17 Tongue Jacks amp Landing Gear 18 Trailer Towing Safety Tips 19 Hitching Up Your Trailer 21 Trailering Tactics 22 safety Checklist 24 Pace Replacement Parts 25 Trailer Information Form 26 Maintenance Schedule Record 27 Warranty Information 29 CUSTOMER 1 800 247 0767 Explorer BY PACE AMERICAN
3. GENERAL MAINTENANGE 5 GENERAL MAINTENANCE BREAKAWAY SYSTEM DOT regulations require that a trailer s battery keep or hold the trailer from rolling for ward for 15 minutes after stopping Check the battery on a regular basis for adequate output and charge if necessary The proper hookup for cable is to loop it around something permanent on the tow vehicle but not the ball hitch insert or hitch If there is a failure of any of these THE BATTERY SUPPLIED WITH THIS KIT IS RECHARGEABLE AND MUST BE MAINTAINED items the plug pulls out of the switch and activates brakes The plug must CHARGE PRIOR TO TRIP al be pushed in completely so the brakes A CAUTION ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT EXCEED 1 2 AMPS are not dragging This will drain the CHARGE INLINE CHARGER IS AVAILABLE THROUGH PACE AMERICAN battery if the pin remains pulled out ROOF VENTS Roof vents on all Pace American trailers are designed to allow light into the trailer during the daytime along with fresh air Also warm air will escape when the vent is open However your roof vent is not designed to be open when traveling Make sure that all vents are closed prior to towing over the road ROOF MAINTENANCE Inspect the roof coating once a year Check for shrinking or cracked sealant that will lead to roof leak Pace uses high quality self leveling caulk which is available through Pace or local RV dealers Do not allow excessive snow build
4. F A good practice for both experienced and new EVERYDAY USE Inner Race L44610 L68111 25520 25520 25520 25520 trailer owners is to touch each hub within ten miles of starting out when bear Outer Bearing L44649 144649 608 02075 045 ___ ings have been repacked and at each stop along the way Do not try testing Outer Race L44610 L44610 1 67010 14276 02420 0240 _ the hub after several miles of continuous hard braking This will give an advanced warning of pending trouble so corrections can be made prior to fail GREASE SEALS ure and breakdown Remember inactivity can be more damaging to bearings 000 2500 35500 50 60 7200 8000 __ than every day use When a trailer is parked many times the spindle bearings National 09 NOK AD 2267 EO AD2548E0 gt Chicago Rawhide 533409 Dexter Replacements 010 019 010 036 010 036 010 063 010 063 Magnet Kit N A K71 104 K71 105 K71 105 K71 441 K71 375 shoe amp Lining N A K71 047 K71 048 K71 048 K71 410 K71 049 LH 23 105 23 23 105 23 23 105 23 23 105 23 Electric Brakes 23 26 23 27 106 106 106 106 All Parts are available through Pace American Corporate Pars Dept Middlebury IN at 800 247 5767 orem Exp3500 or hub is warm As these cool down a spot of condensation forms which is the start of a rust spot The longer the trailer sits idle the deeper this rust spot becomes When in doubt of the coverage of grease on bearings inspect and replace those that have ru
5. 60 HZ AC wired to the 4 post HOUSE CURRENT ELECTRICAL POWER UL APPROV ED NON METALLIC SHEATHED CABLE IE ROMEX HAS The auxiliary center post iS used for backup BEEN INSTALLED IN THE WALL ROOF CAVITY OF THE TRAILER PROCEED WITH CAUTION WHEN ATTACHING EQUIPMENT TO THE TRAILER OR CUTTING INTO THE lights or other special order use wiring ROOF OR WALLS OF THE TRAILER IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT CALL It is important to ground the wiring prop PACE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 247 5767 erly The ground wire should run from the plug and attach to tow vehicle s frame Hitches coupler ball safety chains and load leveling equalizer bars will NOT provide an ade quate continuous ground and may result in electrical system failure In addition any hot line or auxiliary line should be run with an in line fuse If an auxiliary battery is added to the trailer there must be fuse installed between the battery and the load 110 VOLT POWER INLET Pace recommends that a separate fused line be 15 Amp Motorbase Extension Cord run from the tow vehicle s battery through a 20 Amp in 30 Amp Motorbase NEMA L 530 line fuse to an aftermarket toggle switch mounted on the TOW VEHICLE 30 Amp Lifeline NEMA 3830 Rept dash This switch should have a 20 Amp capacity Wiring RECEPT ae A p should be run from the switch to the 3 post for running WHITE 1 GROUND lights Newer vehicles wiring and headlight switches are
6. Manual for recommended wheel bearing lubrication specifications MATCH AIR PRESSURE amp TIRE CAPACITY TO WEIGHT ON AXLES TIRE LOAD LIMITS LBS AT VARIOUS INFLATION PRESSURES PSI COLD 125 115 120 80 8 90 95 100 105 110 70 75 30 35 40 4 50 55 60 685 25 PSI 20 TIRE SIZE Letters in parenthesis denote load range for which BOLD FACE loads are maximum 5 30 12 bias B78 13 bias 1045 0 840 8 1270 1360 0 905 1000 1100 1190 795 ST175 80D13 F78 14bias 2 lt Z lt H gt Q Oo lt 21 Z O N gt 1640 1760 0 1170 1300 1430 1530 1030 ST205 75D14 F78 15 bias oc 0 2 z m O 1720 1820 C 1120 1360 1480 1610 1070 TO DO SO OR FAILURE TO COM PLY WITH LOAD AND INFLATION 57205 75015 LIMITS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 1640 1760 0 1720 1820 C 1880 2020 2150 2270 2380 2540 D 1530 1610 1430 1480 1760 1300 1360 1600 1170 1120 1430 1030 1070 1260 ST205 75R14 1205 75R15 1225 75R15 Note capacity limited to 2150 Ibs 50 PSI when mounted on 5 bolt wheel ST235 80R16 LT235 85R16 2090 B 2270 2430 2600 2730 3000 D 1870 2030 2205 2335 2485 2623 D 2765 2905 8042 3170 3300 3415 3550 3675 3700 6 1700 Note Load range G tire requires compatible wheel cannot be used with standard 16 wheels 215 75R
7. OF THE PROP option of gas shocks to assist in the open ing of the vendor door especially helpful with heavier large doors After unlatching the door install one end of each of the pipe style props provided into the camel back bracket mounted on the lower side of the vendor door One prop goes on each end of the door After installing both props onto the vendor door lift the door and allow the gas shocks to push up to the full open The vendor door on the left is held open by a ratchet style prop that requires a safety pin The swing out arm is shown on the right position Next install the bottom end of the pipe props into the camel back brackets mounted on each side of the opening Use of these pipe props ensures the doors will not close due to high wind when people may be stand ing underneath the vendor door To close doors unfasten the lower end of the pipe props and pull the door down by using the pipe props TONGUE JACKS FOR BUMPER PULL MODELS Pace American uses two types of manual tongue jacks Lubrication and prop er maintenance of jacks will enhance jack life and make operation smoother The two types that Pace American uses are 1 the side wind model and 2 the top wind model The internal gearing and bearings of the jack must be kept lubricated Using a needle nose applicator pump a small amount of automotive grease through the lubrication opening The lubrication opening can be found on the side of the j
8. be TOW VEHICLE WHEN LOADING A ESPECIALLY WHEN LOADING ce 3 secured in your trailer Pace American offers TRAILER FROM THE REAR z various solutions and items such as wheel z 2 2 5 chocks E track and a variety of tie down rings installed wherever you wish 9 a aS 3 gt inside the trailer Your trailer must be hooked to the tow vehicle when loading or S a unloading a car or heavy item from the rear Inspect E track and tie downs regu D tas 0 0 larly for cracks or damage that weaken them cause them to fail V g 5 o gt gt gt PRICE TOW VEHICLE WIRING 5 TOW VEHICLE WIRING ELECTRICAL AND WIRING m PTI Tow vehicles must have the correct plug at the hitch Zz 5 D O Q Sell and be connected to the correct tow vehicle circuits P 2 e 5 T Li using acceptable practices in wire routing and connec 4 25 BRAKE CONTROLLER tions Pace uses two different types of plugs Trailers et that are not equipped with brakes will have the 4 wa flat plug like a code pictured at right plug 0 gnt TRAILER END i All other trailers will have the larger 7 way plug which accommodates electric brakes and a separate line for inside lights Use 8ga for tiple axle units Ona inside lights are THIS TRAILER IS EQUIPPED WITH 120 VOLT
9. drum rotates freely 2 Remove the adjusting hole cover from the adjusting slot on the bottom of the brake backing plate 3 With a screwdriver or standard adjusting tool rotate the starwheel of the adjuster assembly to expand the brake shoes Adjust the brake shoes out until the pres sure of the linings against the drum makes the wheel very difficult to turn 4 Now rotate the starwheel in the opposite direction until the wheel turns freely with a slight lining drag Usually 8 clicks 5 Replace the adjusting hole cover and lower the wheel to the ground 6 Repeat the above procedure on all brakes See your hitch specialist for your brake controller They will provide a brake controller manual which gives information on proper controller adjustments Load and road conditions will require different sensitivity settings of the con troller Heavy loads will need maximum sensitivity as opposed to an empty FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE amp ADJUSTMENT SEE ENCLOSED DEXTER SERVICE MANUAL trailer which will require a very light braking action Outer Bearing Inner Bearing Rubber Plug Aa lt Grease pol 2 Flow 7 1 The Grease Zerk Spring Loaded Double Lip Seal ANN Metal End Cap EZ LUBE HUBS See EZ Lube Hub instructions in Dexter service manual Lube hubs every 12 months or 12 000 miles Check the Dexter Service
10. the opinion of the factory are defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the three 3 year period commencing with the date of the first retail purchase Electrical components lights mechanical jacks fiberglass doors sealants seals locks couplers and paint are warranted for a one 1 year period from the date of the first retail purchase subject to the limitations contained in this limited warranty WARRANTY VALIDATION A warranty registration certificate is included with the dealer paperwork The dealer must fill out and mail this certificate to the factory within ten 10 days after mak ing delivery of the trailer This purchaser record is required by federal law Failure to fill out and return this warranty registration certificate within the above period will automatically void the warranty HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE 1 All warranty requests must be presented to PACE AMERICAN and proper arrangements must be made and approved by the factory prior to any work being done 2 All warranty repairs must be made at the PACE AMERICAN factory unless prior written approval is obtained from the factory before said repairs begin In cer tain cases the PACE AMERICAN factory may at its option elect to have warranty work performed in the field by a qualified repair shop 3 PACE AMERICAN will not be obligated in any way to pay for repairs made without specific written approval in advance repairs made in any manner ot
11. tires with e FOLLOWING EXCESSIVE BRAKING INSPECT WHEEL LUGS the same designated type and size It is extremely important to apply and maintain proper wheel mounting torque on your trailer axle Torque is a measure of the amount of tightening applied to a fastener nut or bolt and is expressed as length x force For example a force of 90 pounds applied at the end of wrench one foot long will yield 90 JINUNILNIVIN YIN GENERAL MAINTENANGE GENERAL MAINTENANCE continuen los ft of torque Torque wrenches are the best method to assure the proper amount of torque is being applied to a fastener NOTE Wheel nut or bolts must be applied and maintained at the proper torque levels to prevent loose wheels broken studs and possible danger ous separation of wheels from your axle Be sure to always use only the fasteners matched to the cone angle of your wheel usually 60 or 90 The proper procedure for attaching your wheels is 1 Start all bolts or nuts by hand to prevent cross threading 2 Tighten bolts or nuts in the following sequence 1 1 2 BOLT 6 BOLT 8 BOLT 3 The tightening of the fasteners should be done in stages Following the recommended sequence tighten fasteners per wheel torque chart below 4 Wheel nuts bolts should be torqued before first road use and after each wheel removal Check and re torque after the first 10 miles 25 miles and again at 50 miles Check periodically thereafter TOR
12. up on the roof Brush snow off of roof after a heavy snow The excessive weight may damage trailer voiding warranty Do not walk on trailer s roof unless you ordered a trailer with extra support for that purpose EXTERIOR SKIN MAINTENANCE Clean exterior aluminum streaks with Black Streak Remover Wash exterior A CAUTION e ALL FLOOR AND RAMP SURFACES ARE SLIPPERY WHEN COVERED WITH ICE SNOW OR WET often with a soft brush and a quality RV or Trailer Wash and Wax solution FLOOR TREATMENT To promote longevity and ease of TO PREVENT WARPING AND ROTTING OF FLOORING REMOVE STANDING SNOW AND WATER AFTER EACH USE FOR BEST MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL FINISH WASH clean up on your plywood floor we ROAD SALT OFF TRAILER AFTER EACH USE suggest painting it with a good quality oil based porch and deck enamel This will seal the floor and make oil clean up and sweeping out much easier When parking trailer housing recently used snowmobiles tilt the trailer and open doors to allow melted snow to run out This will allow floor to dry GENERAL MAINTENANCE continuen FRAME MAINTENANCE Cargo trailers take the worst kind of abuse on the underneath frame side Anything thrown up by the tow vehicle will chip away at the frame coating It is Suggested that inspections are made periodically and any bare spots be touched up with undercoating WHITE AND CHROME WHEEL MAINTENANCE Your new wheels do require care to maintain their factory a
13. 17 5 3695 3860 4020 4180 4340 4495 4650 4805 H Note Load capacity limited to 4500 Ibs 125 PSI with Dexter 17 241 single wheel The information shown above is valid only for trailer ST or light truck LT design tires Passenger car tires P designation used in trailer service must be de rated 10 from the maximum load capacity branded on the tire sidewall branded load capacity divided by 1 10 equals the load capacity for trailer service Actual unit or axle load ratings will be determined by the lowest rated component Tire Wheel or Axle SLINI GWOT 3911 Mpace VENDOR DOORS AND TONGUE JACKS 5 VENDOR DOORS If your trailer was ordered with a vendor door s it may have the ratchet style door prop to open the door The operation of this type of prop is to swing the door open until the ratchet system engages and holds the door open There will be a safety pin provided for each door prop that must be installed This ensures the door will not come down To release the prop system first remove the safe the ratchet assembly system If the door is A CAUTION pulled downward without first lifting the SAFETY PINS ARE PROVIDED FOR USE ON THE VENDOR DOOR PROPS WHEN IN THE ty pin then lift the door slightly to release ratchet system will be damaged OPEN POSITION SAFETY PIN SHOULD BE INSERTED THROUGH THE INNER AND Pace American also offers the OUTER SLIDES To PREVENT INADVERTENT a UNLATCHING
14. E STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL PACE AMERICAN BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY BREACH OF CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPE CIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NOT WITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY HEREIN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AND IF SUCH WAR RANTY FAILS BECAUSE ATTEMPTS AT REPAIR ARE NOT COMPLETED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR IT FAILS FOR ANY OTHER REASON ANY DAMAGES ARE LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF EITHER THE COST OF NEEDED REPAIRS OR REDUCTION IN THE MARKET VALUE OF THE TRAILER CAUSED BY THE LACK OF REPAIRS IN ANY CASE The factory neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to give any other warranty or to assume on its behalf any other obligation or liability This warranty is non transferable from original owner MODEL NO DATE PURCHASED VIN NO DEALER ADDRESS OD AS ALE RDS CANES SESS O 2 SAR SRR 2 OS CK RR PA 0 N A SISOS SSNS SSK Reporting Safety Defects SARS OO ES Pace American Inc 11550 Harter Drive Midd
15. NGS REPACK HINGES LUBRICATE STABILIZER LUBRICATE JACK SCREW THREADED ROD HYDRAULIC CHECK FLUID FLUID LEVEL ROOF INSPECT FOR CRACKS SEALANT OR DRYING OUT INSPECT FOR CRACKS WHEELS INDENTATIONS JACKS LUBRICATE CHECK FOR BRAKES OPERATION BRAKE ADJUST FOR OPTIMUM ADJUSTMENT PERFORMANCE INSPECT CHECK FOR FRAME WELDS CRACKING Fare PPAP N2 N i MO A MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OER ERASERS DRADER ROR ORR ORR OER ROR ROR ROAR ON ROAR RRA UPE OI IO TI LR SILO MI LR PLO AI LOI LO AP LO IID MILO OP LO AI LOOP LORI LO ILD PLO ALR SILO OI LOI LO APLC IIR APLC ILD SI LOOP LO SILO SP LOI LO ILD SILO SILO AI LO AP LOSI I SILO ILD SI LOOP LO AI LO OP LOI LO ALR SILO SI LR OILY SILO ILO APTOS IR PLO ALR AI LOOP LOI LO OP LOI IR MILER SILO SI LOOP SILO ISON OO RNIN NN NIN NINN INNINGS THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Pace American Inc subsidiary whose name appears on your Certificate of Origin PACE AMERICAN warrants to the original owner that your PACE AMER ICAN trailer will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of three 3 years except as herein limited from the date of the first retail purchase provided all stated conditions and exclusions are met and satisfied The obligation of this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing any part or parts which in
16. PEE 2 BRAKES many times marginal and do not have the capacity to e 0 4 BLACK 4 HOT LINE carry the current required for larger trailers with lots of RED 5 L H TURN running lights If your tow vehicle has amber turn signals BROWN 6 R H TURN 4 4 see your hitch amp wiring specialist for installation of a relay EN AME or splitter to operate your trailer turn signals and brake lights The hot line should have a 15 Amp in line fuse installed between battery amp tow vehicle plug PPAP F WHEEL BEARINGS 5 WHEEL BEARINGS Pri Trouble free trailering depends upon proper bearing lubrication maintenance an and inspections Bearings fail when lubrication fails or when improperly adjust BEARING RACE amp SEAL NUMBERS a ed In both cases heat build up occurs Normal bearing operating temperate Axle Size 2000 2500 3500 5200 6000 7200 80008 ad gt is up to 140 be touched by hand without 12 14 938 y ACAUTION Brake Size N A 10x2 12x2 12x2 burning Above this temperature the grease will start Typical Bolt Pat 5 on 4 5 on 412 6 on 512 8 on 612 8on6 Bolt Circle Bolt Circle Bolt Circle Bolt Circle Bolt Circle Bolt Circle to fail and destroy the bearings drum and or the DAMAGING spindle Brakes are designed to operate at to BEARINGS THAN Inner Bearing L44649 188149 25580 25580 25980 25500 600
17. QUE STAGES 1st Stage 2nd Stage 20 25 55 80 Full Torque ft Ibs ft Ibs WHEEL TORQUE REQUIREMENTS AXLE WHEEL STUD STEEL WHEEL ALUMINUM WHEEL SIZE SIZE SIZE TORQUE TORQUE 2000 13 1 2 50 75 N A 3500 15 1 2 90 120 90 120 5200 15 1 2 90 120 90 120 6000 16 9 16 90 120 90 120 7200 16 9 16 90 120 90 120 8000 12 16 5 5 8 90 120 N A 8000 179 5 8 275 325 GENERAL MAINTENANCE continuen Warranties on axles and trailer will not apply to damage or injuries caused by loose or improperly tightened lug nuts or broken studs Inspect wheel stud holes for roundness If oblong this is a sure sign that the unit has been run with improperly tightened lugnuts In these instances the rim must be replaced DOORS BARLOCKS AND RAMP HINGES Door holdbacks are designed to hold doors open when on uneven ground They are not designed to hold doors open under windy conditions Lubricate all door and ramp hinges every 3 months with a SAE 30 weight engine oil WD 40 and similar lubricants will free hinges however they will also lose all lubricating qual ities within a short period of time Use a conventional grease gun tip to apply grease at ramp hinges Trailer not level adjust hitch Parallel with ground and tow vehicle HITCH HEIGHT You must adjust the hitch ball height to position tag trailers in a level condition This loads the axles equally and gives a desirable tongue weight
18. SS IP SO SIS se 0 5 SA Ae 0 SS A x SS a Axles and axle components including without implied g Winches Stove Cook Tip 7 limitation tow in tow out and camber on axles h Electric Jacks p Microwave o b Tires present a claim for tire adjustments to a tire dealer who handles i Hydraulic Jacks q Furniture SS the brand in question and is authorized to make the adjustments j Food Service Equipment r Water Pump bs Rims Beverage Equipment s TV VCR Stereo Equipment Ki d Air Conditioners Water Heaters t furnaces bs Generators Refrigerators Ko 00 6 f Awnings Landing Gear o e E Subject to the other terms of this limited warranty PACE AMERICAN warrants the proper installation of the above listed items 2 Tow vehicle wiring 3 Damage or wear caused by unreasonable use or failure to provide reasonable and necessary repairs or maintenance 4 PACE AMERICAN will not be responsible for work performed or options installed by others Customer will be charged for any labor material or parts resulting from work performed or options installed by others including without implied limitation a Graphics b Special Awnings c Hydraulic Lift Systems 5 Damage or defects resulting from or repairs required because of misuse including but not limited to overloading as determined by the gross vehicle weight rating and not payload capacity as shown on the vehic
19. Under these conditions your trailer should ride properly and not sway back and forth COUPLER OPERATION Check the coupler or Kingpin for fatigue damage cracks or missing parts before towing Test the lock PRIOR TO HOOKUP mechanism for complete and correct latching so the trailer will not come unhooked For ball type couplers make sure the coupler and ball size match If you are using a bumper hitch type coupler it is recom mended to put a bolt or similar device through the latch mechanism when A CAUTION hooking to the tow vehicle for safety It is advised that mini fifth wheel hitches should have a wheel diameter that is close to the width of Pace American s Pinbox A smaller wheel diameter does not get adequate vertical support from the Pinbox and pushes the bottom plate upward JINYNILNIVIN GENERAL MAINTENANGE 5 GENERAL MAINTENANCE continue D LOADING TRAILER ope You should load 60 of your cargo s weight in the front of the trailer This will 2 put approximately 10 of the loaded trailer weight on the hitch If there is 5 T insufficient hitch weight the trailer will not tow properly It could be unstable gt S difficult to control and make towing unsafe Proper weight distribution is 2 S imperative and diagramed below Always secure tra
20. ack tube directly below the handle Rotate the jack han dle to distribute the grease evenly Lightly grease the inner tube of the jack using the same type of grease A lightweight oil must also be applied to the handle unit at both ends of the outer tube The top wind jack has an access hole on the front side that will allow oil to be sprayed into the threaded rod By using a product similar to ANTI SEIZE TECHNOLOGY s product 17061 you will be able to free up rusty and corroded parts and it leaves a protective anti rust film Some spray on lubricants will only provide short term lubrication and will need to be reapplied more frequently than once a year FIFTH WHEEL AND GOOSENECK LANDING GEAR These kinds of trailers are equipped with a two speed twin landing gear Low speed eases the raising of the unit High speed will rapidly retract the legs into the travel position The shaft that the crank handle attaches to is what accom plishes this gear change Pushed IN sets the high speed operation while pulling OUT is low speed If you have questions please contact us at the Customer Service Hotline toll free number 1 800 247 5767 INIGNY SNOW ANINOL TRAILER TOWING SAFETY TIPS nt TRAILER TOWING SAFETY TIPS INSTABILITY Swaying or whipping of a tow vehicle trailer combination at low speeds may get worse as speed increases If this happens take your foot off the gas pedal Steer straigh
21. ailer Ensure your tow vehicle does have a ground wire running from the receptacle to the frame 5 MATCH the ball size to the coupler size 6 MATCH your Fifth Wheel or Gooseneck trailer to a correct and compatible hitch provided by your hitch specialist Then consult your hitch specialist for proper maintenance of the hitch assembly 7 Match your rear vehicle suspension to the loaded hitch weight of the rear axle of the tow vehicle All marginal situations should be corrected for safe trailering Remember you are the one that will be trying to control a large combination of weight and size at high speeds It is your responsibility to set up tow vehicle trailer properly Contact or confirm your set up with a local hitch company professional GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT GTW amp TONGUE WEIGHT TW Class Class Il Class Ill 2 000 Ibs GTW 3 500 Ibs GTW 3 500 5 000 105 GTW 200 Ibs TW 300 Ibs TW 300 500 10 TW Compact Cars Mid Size Cars amp Small Pick Ups Minivans Class Ill Class IV Class V 4 000 108 GTW 9 000 10 000 Ibs GTW 14 000 ibs GTW 350 Ibs TW 500 1 000 Ibs TW 1 700 Ibs TW Mid Size Cars Pick Ups 20 000 Ibs GTW Small Pick Ups SUV s 2 000 ibs TW Minivans Also see Hitch Selection chart on page 8 Sdil ALI4VS INIMOL 9311081 HITCHING UP YOUR TRAILER 5 HITCHING UP YOUR TRAILER Hitching up a trailer to your tow vehicle is usually a one person job but it is easier if s
22. bumping or fishtailing It may indicate a flat tire Don t jam on the brakes or mash the accelerator in an attempt to drive out of it Instead come to a stop slowly as you keep driving in as straight a line as possible If condi tions permit coast to a very slow speed and try to avoid braking except when your wheels are straight ahead and your trailer and tow vehicle are in line with each other If your trailer begins to fishtail as you accelerate to highway speed back off the accelerator a bit This should stop the fishtailing If it begins again as you increase speed stop and check you load It probably isn t distributed evenly from side to side or it is too far back to put a sufficient load on the hitch ball It is recommended that 10 of the trailer load be on the hitch See page 19 for more details Redistribute the load as necessity dictates before contin uing on the highway REESE Trailering Tactics courtesy of REESE PRODUCTS INC SAFETY CHECKLIST 1 Maintenance Checklist Up to Date l_J Hitch Ball Tight J Hitch Ball Lubricated 1 Hitch Secured in Receiver _ Safety Chains Crossed and Attached Coupler Latched onto Ball _ Load Distributed Correctly and Securely 1 Trailer Level when Hooked Up J Trailer Lights Working Correctly 1 Lug Nuts Checked Tightened 1 Inspect Tires for Cuts 1 Tire Pressure Checks _ Breakaway Battery Charged _ Breakaway Cable Hooked Up 1 Pin or Bolt thr
23. her than that approved by PACE AMERICAN labor charges in excess of those deemed reasonable by PACE AMERICAN or any parts bills in excess of the cost if PACE AMERICAN had supplied those parts Labor and parts charges for any covered warranty work are limited to the amount charged by PACE AMERICAN for such labor and or parts 4 Except as described in this limited warranty PACE AMERICAN will not pay any other charge or expenses including without implied limitation any charges for overtime labor service calls towing charges or transportation costs Such charges or expenses are the responsibility of the customer and will not be paid for by PACE AMERICAN WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY 1 Items covered by another warranty Any claims on items that are covered by their manufacturer s warranty must be presented to those manufacturers for adjustment The following items would be subject to the manufacturer s warranty including but not limited to LOD CLS 0 0 AS OE OES o 8 AON LOSS ORES SLOSS ROSS ESS CXS wR SORA 0 E ESER PRES ORS BREED SOS SSS SSE SES e Res KEN RE SOAS AS NALS NALS SRA LOK NOR KOR NER RNR NERS A X RIRI SESE xD LRN A ox SERS SOR SORA LAE NALS NALS NALD NALS NALS SLD NALD DRO OD a NDI Ne eI RRO 0979 on FOND RA SOF SOP RO SOS ROP SLI SP
24. iler to tow vehicle weer weent when loading or unloading especially 0 from the rear of trailer 3 2 BS o gt oO T For a gooseneck type trailer you should load 70 of your cargo s weight in the 5 z front of the trailer as depicted below This will put approximately 10 of the S B loaded trailer weight on the hitch If there is insufficient or too much hitch weight the trailer will not tow properly WEIGHT WEIGHT 2 JUDGING TONGUE WEIGHT _ 2 The desired hitch weight is 10 of the T T PE 4 2 total loaded trailer weight If scales are 5 5 z not readily available you may estimate your total loaded hitch weight by com o 5 paring a known weight to the hitch weight The proper way however to accurately measure tongue weight is by taking your loaded trailer to a local i scale such as those found at gravel companies or highway weigh station scales Weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately and the tongue should x be 10 of total loaded trailer weight 10 tongue weight is necessary for safe E E E 0 0 c towing and handling of trailer To obtain the correct tongue weight the trailer 23 E BE oE 3 must be setting level to the ground S BE A CAUTION a z a 3 SECURE THE LOAD YOU MUST HOOK TRAILER TO S Motorcycles cars and cargo should
25. le identification label improper loading negligence alteration accident or lack of reasonable and proper maintenance 6 Replacement of maintenance items that are worn out from normal use including but not limited to bearings magnets and brake shoes 7 Deterioration of paint and appearance due to use and exposure 8 Damages caused by loose or improperly torqued lug nuts 9 Damages caused by the use of an incorrect or altered hitch ball or improper latching 10 Damages caused by loose nuts bolts or screws Maintaining necessary tightness of these items is the owner s responsibility 11 Loss of time inconvenience loss of use of trailer rental of substitute equipment loss of revenues or other commercial loss 12 Trailers covered by this warranty are designed to be towed by a vehicle with up to one 1 ton capacity 13 At no time should a towing vehicle be used with a trailer that exceeds the tow vehicle manufacturer s specific limitations 14 Tow vehicle wear ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN INCLUDING WITHOUT IMPLIED LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABIL ITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT WHICH BUT FOR THIS PROVISION MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OF OPERATION OF LAW ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED IF THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO A TERM OF ONE YEAR SOM
26. lebury IN 46540 2 IRIIRI RIRIA PLR STOOLS IOS IRIS LES 0 5 X NINS NININA A oe RIRI RRR xD NOON ONE A If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Pace American Inc 2 SERS SOR 2 SEES If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign BOBBIE IID LAE NALS NAG NALS NALD SALE NALS NAD NALS NRO OD a NDI ON eI However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your RRO 0979 dealer Pace American Inc on RA SSOP SOP RO SOP OSI OSI OI SO SI S ESS OSS FNY CK SES Stet SRR RIS fe ORY IRR 2 AOA To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington DC area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation 400 7th Street SW NSA 11 Washington DC 20590 A K SR Y EX QO CERNE ER amp SOS S 5 a Ra SSSI we 6 NA SA IAA me 5 YER 9097 ie 5 me INY ON EG SAA OER SSO SOV SOP SOV ROH SOP 0 Sond SER OS S 5
27. mbination that is longer heavier and sometimes wider and taller than you re used to So you ll have to make some compensating adjustments in your normal driving practices The following is advice in trailering tactics Take a Shakedown Cruise At least one short trial run before your first trip will help familiarize you with your trailer s operating characteristics It will also allow you to check the trailer s lights brakes hitch etc and let you know they are all working properly Slow down Moderate to slower driving speeds put less strain on your tow vehicle and trailer and make for safer traveling Allow extra time and space between your rig and traffic You will need both when passing and stopping especially if your trailer is not equipped with brakes Check rear view mirrors Doing this frequently will let you know that your trailer is riding properly We recommend outside rear view mirrors on both sides of your tow vehicle Swing wider You need to make wider swings turns at curves and corners because your trailer s wheels are generally closer to the inside of a turn than the wheels on your tow vehicle Pass with extra care and caution It takes more time and distance to get around a slower vehicle and return to the correct lane when you ve got a trail er in tow Watch the wind direction and speed To avoid swaying be prepared for sud den changes in air pressure and wind buffeting when larger vehicles
28. omeone helps you Here are a few of the basic steps 1 Back your tow vehicle as close as possible to the trailer lt is easier and safer to do this than it is to pick up and pull the trailer to your car or truck 2 Release the coupler locking device 3 Raise the front end of the trailer Place coupler directly over the hitch ball then lower it until it is seated on the hitch ball covering it completely 4 Check under the coupling to ensure the ball clamp is below the ball and not riding on top of it 5 Latch the coupler to the hitch ball Make sure it is locked in place by lift ing up the trailer tongue If the coupler comes loose form the ball unlatch it and go back to Step 3 6 Make sure your jack is fully raised 7 If you have a weight distributing hitch with spring bars follow the above procedures Then attach the spring bar chain to the trailer and tighten it until your trailer and car are in a normal level position 8 If your trailer has a surge brake breakaway cable or chain attach the cable or chain to your tow vehicle allowing enough slack for you to make tight turns 9 Attach the safety chains as described on page 22 10 Connect the trailer wiring harness to the lighting system of your tow vehicle and check its operation also see page 9 in this manual for details REESE Hitching Up courtesy of REESE PRODUCTS IN TRAILERING TACTICS With a trailer in tow you re operating a vehicle co
29. ough Coupler Latch Block Tires when Loading and Unloading If safety chains are too long twist to shorten THE MAIN CAUSES OF TRAILERING ACCIDENTS 1 Driver error 2 Failure to MATCH speed with weather and road conditions 3 Trailer sway due to improper loading more or less than 10 cargo hitch weight 4 Failure to perform routine maintenance Remember never carry passengers in trailer while moving Check hub tempera ture at each stop Adjust sensitivity of brake controller to match load 102 axles are legal on all Federally funded highways and some state highways LISITMIIHD A13318 PACE REPLACEMENT PARTS GENUINE PACE AMERICAN REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Replacement parts are available through Pace Call wr CEMENT gt your authorized dealer or the nearest Pace American manufacturing plant Be prepared to give the follow ing information including everything listed on the Trailer Information Form located opposite this page VIN and Model Number Description of Part Size Color Location on trailer etc Most small parts are shipped via ground UPS CUSTOMER All larger parts orders will be crated and shipped by truck freight lines mra AP eee ae FAT BEEP Wate oar al ene be ee be FACTORY SERVICE Call the Customer Service Hotline for your nearest Pace American factory location to schedule q
30. pass from either direction Slow down a bit and keep a firm hold on your steering wheel Aim straight down your lane Conserve fuel You ll go farther on a tank of gas at moderate speeds Higher speeds increase wind resistance against the trailer and reduce fuel mileage 8211901 1 TRAILERING TACTICS TRAILERING TACTICS continued Avoid sudden stops and starts This can cause skidding sliding or jack knifing even if your trailer has brakes Avoid quick stops while turning Smooth gradual starts and stops will improve your gas mileage Signal your intentions Let surrounding vehicles know what you intend to do well in advance before you stop turn change lanes or pass Shift to a lower gear A lower gear will help ease the load on the transmission and engine when going over steep hills sand gravel or dirt roads If your tow vehicle has an overdrive gear shifting out of overdrive to a lower gear may improve your gas mileage Always be courteous Make it as easy as possible for faster moving vehicles to pass you Keep to the right of the road and prepare to slow down if pass ing vehicles need extra time to return to their proper lane Don t tailgate Allow at least one car and trailer length between you and the vehicle ahead for each 10 mph on your speedometer Three seconds should be the minimum distance If a problem occurs don t panic Stay calm and cool Say you experience a sudden
31. ppearance We strongly suggest you take a few reasonable steps to protect your investment Typical road soils trap moisture which can cause corrosion over a period of time Brake dust is also corrosive and can cause pitting of the wheels finish These soils must be removed regularly possibly weekly depending on your driving habits After cleaning always apply a coat of soft non abrasive cream wax to help prevent surface corrosion Surface corrosion or rust can be pre vented with proper care and is not covered under warranty ALUMINUM RIM MAINTENANCE Your wheels finish should be treated as you would treat the finish of your car The aluminum rims are clearcoated to preserve the finish and ease the clean ing Most household cleaning agents are too harsh for the finish on your wheels and must be avoided Do not use any cleaning agent with a lye or acid base The only factory approved wheel cleaner is Aluminum Wash and Brightener Wheel Care Symbol F by Eagle One Always follow the manufac turer s recommendations on the bottle for safe and effective cleaning TIRES RIMS AND LUGNUTS This trailer is equipped with quality A CAUTION gt ON THE FIRST TRIP TIGHTEN WHEEL LUGS AT START AND tubeless tires The recommended AT 10 MILES 25 MILES AND AGAIN AT 50 MILES THEREAFTER CHECK WHEEL LUGS BEFORE EACH TRIP e FOLLOWING WINTER STORAGE CHECK BEFORE BEGINNING A TRIP air pressure is found on the tire sidewall Always replace
32. se to spindle INSTALL RACE CUP Using a brass bar or a mild steel bar to drive in new race into hub until solidly seated against hub shoulder Use caution to not damage race surfaces Never use a bearing to drive a race INSPECT BEARING RACES CUPS AND HUB Inspect races for pitting rusting frosting scor ing metal flaking and other obvious damage If damaged remove with brass bar or mild steel bar Inspect race seat and remove any burrs or nicks that prevent the race from seating cor rectly Replace races and bearings in sets CLEAN AND INSPECT BEARINGS CONES Clean bearings with solvent and long bristled brush Do NOT use air pressure to clean out old grease or to dry Allow to air dry Inspect bear ings for pitting rusting frosting scoring metal flaking cage damage or other obvious dam age Replace all damaged bearings and mating races in sets INSTALL GREASE SEAL Install new seals when they leak or when bear ings are being visually inspected Install inner bearing in hub then the seal Make sure the seal is installed correct side in Use soft wood to seat seal in flush with hub INSTALL HUB ASSEMBLY Slide the hub over the spindle with care not to damage the seal or spindle threads ADJUST BEARING Using a 12 wrench on the spindle nut apply 50ft lb of torque at the same time the hub is rotated counterclockwise Leave the hub sta tionary while backing off the spindle n
33. st spots metal flaking wear cage damage or other Grease Seal for E Z Lube 8 Grease Cap for E Z Lube Inner Bearing Cone 9 Rubber Plug for E Z Lube Inner Bearing Cup 10 Spindle Washer Bearing Cup 11 1 2 20 Pressed Wheel Stud If you ever have questions regarding maintenance requirements or how to per Outer Bearing Cone 12 Lug Nut form a maintenance task please do not hesitate to contact us at our customer Special Jam Nut 13 LH RH Electric Brake Spindle Nut Retainer 14 Hub Drum service hotline listed below or on the back of this manual A Pace representa tive will be glad to answer your questions Ask for a Customer Service Representative at f 800 247 5707 visual damage FPA WHEEL BEARINGS REMOVE HUB ASSEMBLY Pry dust cap off with screwdriver Straighten out tang washer Remove spindle nut tang washer and spindle washer Pull hub toward you to loosen outer bearing Do not let bearing fall Pull the hub assem bly off spindle The inner bearing and seal will come with it Pry out the inner seal and discard The inner bearing will now come out Caution do not remove seal by hitting the inner bearing J CLEAN AND INSPECT THE SPINDLE Clean spindle with solvent to remove old grease Inspect the spindle for nicks scratch es scoring damaged threads or bending File off nicks or burrs and smooth out with emory cloth Apply thin film of bearing grea
34. summit BY PACE AMERICAN SEVERA RALLY BY PACE AMERICAN CARGOSPORT BY PACE AMERICAN BY PACE AMERICAN LE BY PACE AMERICAN fiitiwioWwAyY BY PACE AMERICAN THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A PACE AMERICAN TRAILER You have chosen a quality trailer from America s most popular trailer manufacturer Pace American Even though Pace American trailers are built for x the long haul proper and routine maintenance will assure UN t even more years of hassle free operation Pace recommends you consider the inspection and ig service guidelines outlined in this easy to understand manual Following these simple NY JIVJINY JJYd OL NOWLINGOYLNI a problem a Pace representative will review your warranty and take action to correct the problem ie immediately Your complete satisfaction has and will always be our first objec tive at Pace Please keep this manual in your trailer or tow vehicle and review the safety checklists before you set out on the road For factory installed options and accessories such as air conditioning units awnings heaters winches TVs and sound systems refrigerators and other such items consult the separate manufacturer s owner s manual you received with your trailer And should there be a problem in workmanship or material a service hotline is always open Again thank you for choosing a quality Pace American trailer
35. t ahead while manually applying the trailer brakes Then brake gently after the combina CAUTION tion has begun to stabilize itself Stabilizer or weight NEVER INCREASE equalizing bars will help reduce trailer sway and SPEED WHEN TRAILER IS SWAYING also be required by law in some states OR WHIPPING Check cargo first to be sure that the trailer is loaded heavier in the front If not reposition the load so you get 10 of the total trailer weight on the tongue Next make certain the rear of the tow vehi cle is not overloaded Then check for wheel wobble on both vehicles caused by bearing failure loose lug nuts or loose spindle nuts Now check the tow vehicle s suspension alignment Finally make sure that you are not exceeding the recommended maximum speed limit for safety and IT S THE LAW If the above instructions have been followed instability should now be corrected If not something may be wrong with your tow vehicle TIPS FOR THE BEGINNER ALSO SEE HITCHING UP ON P 21 Place your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel While watching in your outside mirrors if you want the rear of the trailer to go to the right move your hand to the right If you want the rear of the trailer to go to the left move your hand to the left If the trailer starts to jackknife STOP pull ahead to straight en out then start procedure over again When making turns be aware the trailer will turn quicker than a tow vehicle Allow ex
36. tra turning space so that the trailer wheels don t jump TRAILER TURNS Quick Over a curb hit a soft shoulder road sign or tree ER THAN TOW VEHICLE Your axle and or tire and rim can be severely dam ee aged as a result or from hitting the curb at a bad SPACE FOR TRAILER angle and too hard CHECK YOUR POLICY Most automobile and some homeowners insurance policies will provide some coverage for cargo trailers They should also provide for you a grace period of a set number of days from the date of purchase Call your agent HITCH AND BRAKE SAFETY For safe towing it is the trailer owner s responsibility to CORRECTLY MATCH the combination of tow vehicle and trailer 1 MATCH the maximum trailer weight allowed for the tow vehicle to the GVWR of the trailer 2 MATCH the hitch weight carrying capacity of the tow vehicle with the loaded tongue weight of the trailer This is generally 10 of GVWR on tag models and 20 of GVWR on 5th wheels and Goosenecks Tag models may require a weight distributing hitch with sway controls Contact your hitch specialist to properly set up your tow vehicle trailer combination 3 MATCH the size of the brake controller to the number of braking wheels on your trailer These are sold usually as 2 to 4 wheel brake or 2 to 6 wheel brake units For proper controller adjustment see your brake controller manual 4 MATCH the wiring of the tow vehicle to the wiring code on the tr
37. uality factory service retrofitting reskining accident repairs or any other service your dealer can t do And let Pace handle the jobs your dealer may not want to do Whatever it takes Pace is dedicated to your complete satisfaction TRAILER INFORMATION FORM Fill in the information form below for future use This critical information should be used for quick reference when ordering genuine Pace American replacement parts factory service or refer to it if you should have a warranty claim Keep handy so Pace American can serve you promptly and efficiently Owner Address City State Zip Date Purchased Dealership Dealership phone number Address City State Zip Model No Tire Size Serial VIN No Hitch Size Color Name from copy of order INOJ NOLLWINYOINI 8311091 FPA MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE RECORD ITEM FUNCTION EVERY 3000 Mi 6000 MI 12000 MI REQUIRED TRIP MONTHS 6 MONTHS 12 MONTHS CHECK FOR FATIGUE amp COUPLER SAFETY CHECK FOR DRAGGING amp 23 CHAINS POSSIBLE STRENGTH LOSS CHECK BATTERY CHARGE amp SWITCH OPERATION CABLE FOR DAMAGE CHECK FOR CORRECT LUGNUTS TORQUE CHECK FOR DRAGGING PIGTAIL amp STRESS CHECK THAT ALL ARE OPERATING SERVICE PERFORMED 40934 JONYNILNIVIN BREAKAWAY SYSTEM LIGHTS AXLE amp CHECK FOR CORRECT SPRING TORQUE amp ELONGATION OF BOLTS THE SHACKLE LINK HOLES CHECK PRESSURE amp TIRES UNUSUAL WEAR BEARI
38. ut to relieve the preload torque Then hand tighten FILL WITH GREASE Apply nozzle of grease gun to the grease zerk at the end of the spindle Pump grease into the assembly until it comes out around the spindle washer Seat the hub against the seal journal Insert the outer bearing D Shaped spindle washer tang washer and spindle nut the spindle nut to the first slot that lines up with a tang on the washer Flatten the tang into the slot as far as it will go Use caution that the tang is not fractured in this step The correct adjustment for all bearings is 001 to 012 end play INSTALL DUST CAP Install dust cap with rubber plug Care must be taken so that cap goes on evenly and is not crimped on inner lip Cap is fully seated when rib on the cap is up against the hub all the way around This prevents grease from being thrown out of hub onto the rim 5 H3HM TRAILER BRAKES Face TRAILER BRAKES BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Brakes must be adjusted after the first 200 miles of operation when the brake shoes and drums have seated After the initial adjustment the brakes should be readjusted at 3000 mile intervals or as use and performance requires The brakes should be adjusted in the following manner 1 Jack up trailer and secure on adequate capacity jack stands Lifting and support ing must be on the main l beams or the perimeter tube frame that the axle is attached to Check that the wheel and
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