Tuff stuff EXPEDITION Bedienungsanleitung
TUFF STUFF® EXPEDITION TRAILER
OWNERS MANUAL
TUFF STUFF® EXPEDITION TRAILER
OWNERS MANUAL
MODEL # TS-TRAILER-XT
Congratulations on your new Tuff Stuff® EXPEDITION Trailer. The warnings, cautions and
instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and/or situations that
may occur. It is understood that the user of this expedition trailer uses common sense and
caution. Please get professional training if you are unaware on how to safely operate this Tuff
Stuff® EXPEDITION Trailer or call us directly at 1-866-220-0171 or email us at
support@tuffstuff4x4.com
If you are new at towing a trailer please go to "Towing a Trailer - being equipped for safety"
through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
https://one.nhtsa.gov/cars/problems/Equipment/towing/index.htm
DMV Requirements:
Most States require that the trailer must be registered with the DMV (Department of Motor
Vehicles). When registering your trailer, you may need an invoice showing the purchase price
of the trailer. Be sure to request a full invoice from the dealer when making your purchase or
request one after reading this information.
Tuff Stuff Overland is registered with the SAE and will issue the trailer a VIN # as well as a
MCO/MSO certificate that must be taken with you to the DMV for registration or your dealer
will do this for you.
During registration you will be issued a title, VIN sticker and license plate. Please note, some
states may vary in their compliance procedures these are just basic guidelines.
This is the manufacturers plate that you will have on the left side front tongue of the trailer.
The plate will include the following Information:
1. Manufacturer Date
2. Model #
3. Serial #
4. Relevant information about the trailer
5. Vin Number for DMV
This is what your Certificate Of Origin will look like once you have purchased your Trailer
Please note from time to time our information and product will be updated. We are not responsible for any misprints.
Please contact our customer care if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Product colo r, components, digital components may change, installation information may change.
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY
The warranty period begins on the date the trailer is sold to the customer.
BASIC WARRANTY INFORMATION
The warranty coverage is 12 months on manufacturer defects only.
This warranty covers any parts needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship of all
parts and components of each new Tuff Stuff® EXPEDITION Trailer. Please note, there will be
exclusions to this warranty.
MANUFACTURERS COVERAGE OF PARTS
Tuff Stuff® Warranty parts will be sent at no charge except for tires and wheels.
Tuff Stuff® Overland reserves the right to make changes at any time (without notice) to
production and service parts in their specifications, colors, and materials, including those used
in connection with warranty repairs. For this reason, at Tuff Stuff ® discretion, functionally
equivalent replacement parts may be used that do not exactly match the original production
part.
CUSTOMER TO MAINTAIN SERVICE RECORDS / REPAIR
As a condition of this warranty you are responsible for properly using, maintaining and caring
for your expedition trailer. Retain copies of all maintenance records including receipts.
Evidence of maintenance performance is required to be presented to Tuff Stuff® in connection
with related warranty repairs.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED - GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corrosion resulting from or caused by:
-Failure to operate the vehicle safely in all conditions.
-Misuse of the trailer or parts.
-Failure of a component not covered by warranty.
-Damage due to terrain such as rocks, trees, ditches.
-Theft, vandalism, fire, or flooding.
-Accident, collision, abuse.
DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corrosion resulting from or caused by:
stone chipping, chemical fallout (acid rain), tree sap, salt, hail, windstorm, lightning, flood or
other environmental conditions that may damage the trailer.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE EXPENSE
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance services such as cleaning and polishing,
wheel alignment, lubricants, worn brake, shoes, drums, water tank etc.
EXPEDITION Trailer Information
LID Opens Up / Back Drops Down Spare Tire Mount
Leaf Spring Suspension w/2 Shocks Back D-Ring mounts
Tent & Awning Mount Drop Down Back Storage
SECURING YOUR TRAILER TO YOUR VEHICLE
It is extremely important to secure your Tuff Stuff® EXPEDITION Trailer to your vehicle hitch
correctly. If you do not do this your trailer could disconnect and cause an accident and/or severe
injury and potential death.
Your hitch connector comes with a standard 2" trailer coupler.
A -Secure the hitch to the towing vehicle. make sure that the weight of trailer matches the capacity of
the towing vehicle. You cannot tow these trailers with small vehicles.
A.1 - Lower the Coupler socket onto the vehicle hitch ball.
A.2 - Once on the 2" Ball - lock the latch and insert the safety latch pin.
B- Attach the chains in a cross pattern to the back of the vehicle.
C- Swivel your Trailer Jack out of the way so that the trailer is securely on the vehicle with no support
to the floor.
D- Secure the 7 Pin plug to the vehicles tow plug. Test the brake, turn signal, stop lights to make sure
they are working on the trailer.
E- Pull off slowly and safely making sure that the expedition trailer rolls freely.
READ ALL WARNINGS
Please be extremely cautious when you pull a trailer and take the trailer off road. Read all
warnings below. ALWAYS THINK "SAFETY FIRST"
GENERAL WARNINGS
This owners manual will contain basic safety information and instructions for your trailer. Please
always read the manual before loading and towing the trailer. If you are unsure of what to do
always call Tuff Stuff® to get instruction. This owners manual cannot cover all trailer operating
instructions and you are responsible as an expedition trailer owner to continue to do research
on safety precautions and procedures when towing a trailer on the road and off-road.
DANGER - Indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
or serious injury.
Use of an under-rated hitch, ball or tow
vehicle can result in loss of control leading
to death or serious injury.
Make certain your hitch and tow vehicle
are rated for your trailer.
Driving too fast for conditions can result in
loss of control and cause death or serious
injury.
Adjust speed down when towing trailer.
Proper selection and condition of the
coupler and hitch are essential to safely
towing a trailer.
A loss of coupling may result in death or
serious injury.
Hitch size must match coupler size.
Be sure hitch load rating is equal to or
greater than load rating of the coupler.
Be sure hitch components are tight before
coupling trailer to tow vehicle.
Observe hitch for wear, corrosion and
cracks before coupling. Replace worn,
corroded or cracked hitch components
before coupling trailer to tow vehicle.
An improperly coupled trailer can result in
death or serious injury. Do not move the
trailer until:
•Coupler is secured and locked to hitch.
•Safety chains are secured to tow
vehicle.
•Trailer jack(s) are fully retracted.
•Trailer brakes are checked.
•Tires and wheels are checked.
•Breakaway switch is connected to tow
vehicle;
•The trailer lights are connected and
checked.
•Load is secured to trailer.
Wheel nuts or bolts are prone to loosen
after being first assembled. Death or
serious injury can result.
Check wheel nuts or bolts for tightness
on a new trailer, and after re-mounting a
wheel at 10, 25 and 50 miles.
SAFETY PROCEEDURES
When driving, the loss of control of trailer or towing vehicle can result in death or serious
injury. The most common causes of this are the following:
•Not properly sizing the trailer to the tow vehicle and vice versa.
oCauses stability issues
oPlaces strain on motor and transmission
•Driving too fast while towing the trailer
oTowing a trailer over 55 mph is not recommended
oIf you drive too fast the trailer can sway possibility cause loss of control
•Incorrect breaking and steering under conditions where the trailer is at sway
oTrailer will change how the tow vehicle stops and handles
oIn windy condition it will push around the tow vehicle
oPassing and stopping will require a long distance
•Wrong weight distribution and overloading the trailer and tow vehicle
•Tires coming loose due to lugs being loose
oInspect the trailer and check lugs before each tow is essential
oIf tire is damaged replace before tow
bald spots
cuts
cracks
nails
•Not checking tire pressure
oMay increase trailer instability
oCauses increase tire wear
oMay cause a blowout and loss of control
•Wrong connection of trailer to tow vehicle hitch
oThe trailer and hitch must be securely connected
oEmergency breakaway chains must be connected correctly
Improper rigging of the safety chains can
result in loss of control of the trailer and
tow vehicle, leading to death or serious
injury, if the trailer uncouples from the tow
vehicle.
Cross chains underneath hitch and coupler
with enough slack to permit turning and to
hold tongue up, if the trailer comes loose.
Fasten chains to frame of tow vehicle.
Do not fasten chains to any part of the
hitch unless the hitch has holes or loops
specifically for that purpose.
Inflate tires to pressure stated on the
Certification / VIN label.
Improper tire pressure may cause unstable
trailer. Blowout and loss of control may
occur. Death or serious injury can result.
Make sure of proper tire pressure before
towing trailer.
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