Futura Sport Range User manual

Sport Range
Lowering Trailer Manual
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Futura Trailers Limited Warranty (Overview)
Below is a brief overview of your trailers TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and the process for obtaining limited warranty service. The full
description of the limited warranty can be found on our website futuratrailers.com/my-futura
Futura Trailers Ltd warrants that its product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a
period of two (2) years. The limited warranty period starts the day of purchase by the original owner.
In the event that the trailer is returned to an authorised Futura Trailers dealer or Futura Trailers facility or authorised agent and under their
inspection is determined to have been defective in material and/or workmanship, under normal use, the trailer will be repaired without
charge to the original purchaser.
You must contact Futura Trailers Ltd or the dealer from which your trailer was purchased to make a limited warranty claim. All limited warranty
work performed must be pre-approved by Futura Trailers Ltd, or Futura Trailers Ltd reserves the right to deny coverage. All repairs must be
performed by Futura Trailers Ltd, a Futura Trailers Ltd dealer or a service agent that has been pre-approved by Futura Trailers Ltd. Futura Trailers
Ltd is not responsible for costs relating to transportation and delivery charges of the aected product.
Futura Trailers Ltd obligations under this limited warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing any part or parts which, in the opinion of
Futura Trailers Ltd, shall prove defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the applicable two-year period,
commencing with the date of the rst retail purchase and no other remedy is available. Any freight transportation charge to or from Futura
Trailers Ltd facilities or approved repairer is the responsibility of the purchaser and shall not be a part of the manufacturer’s limited warranty.
The limited warranty shall be void where the unit has been subject to misuse, neglect, alteration, modication, accident or where repair parts
or actual repairs have been supplied and/or performed without Futura Trailers authorisation. Loading in excess of gross vehicle load ratings
stated on the VIN and Tyre plates or incorrect loading will invalidate any and all limited warranties. Damage caused by failure to check and
torque or adjust wheel nuts or wheel bearings as specied is not covered by the limited warranty. Normal maintenance and service items
will not be replaced due to wear (items include, but are not limited to, bearings, bushes, sheaves, brakes, brake linings, rigging cable,
battery).
Limited warranty does not cover wear, deterioration and/or damage from road elements, salt, sand, weather conditions, and/or improper
wash solvents. Any damage caused by or attributed to any act of God whatsoever is not covered by manufacturer’s limited warranty.
Limited warranty claims can be entered at futuratrailers.com/my-futura or email [email protected].
PLEASE ASSIST YOUR DEALER BY PROVIDING THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO REGISTER
YOUR TRAILER OR REGISTER ON OUR WEB SITE
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E-MAIL [email protected] OR PHONE [phone]
For full limited Warranty terms and conditions;
DOWNLOAD FUTURA TRAILERS LIMITED WARRANTY DOCUMENT FROM
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Welcome to Futura Trailers
Thank you for your recent purchase of a Futura lowering trailer. At Futura Trailers we take great pride in the
quality of our trailers and hope your experience with our company is both satisfying and rewarding. We are
condent that our trailers will meet your high standards. If at any time you nd you have issues with your
trailer please do not hesitate to contact our service department ph [phone] or [email protected]
This manual contains safety information and instructions for your trailer. You must read this
manual in full before loading or towing your trailer. You must follow all safety precautions and
instructions.
View “Quick Start Guide” at futuratrailers.com/manuals-and-guides
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Check wheel nut torque to 95 ft/lb at 15, 50 and 100 km and before each tow.
Trailer wheel nuts are prone to loosen after rst being assembled. When towing a new trailer, or
after wheels have been remounted, check to make sure the wheel nuts are tight after the rst 15, 50 and
100 km of driving and before each tow thereafter.
• Torque wheel nuts to 95 ft/lb in the sequence shown above.
• Repeat sequence before each trip or whenever a wheel is removed or replaced.
Check wheel bearings for heat or excessive play at 15, 50 and 100 km.
The wheel bearing play is set at the factory, however, the wheel bearings may need resetting after
towing and should be checked regularly.
• Tow the trailer for 15 km at highway speeds.
• Stop the vehicle and park in a safe location.
• Place your hand on each of the wheel hubs of the trailer. If a hub is too warm to comfortably
hold your hand on, the bearing is generating excessive heat and may be defective, have
insucient play or require lubrication.
• Setting wheel bearings please refer to the Service and Maintenance section of this manual.
• Check the wheel bearing for excessive heat or play again after 50 and 100 kms.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! Failure to follow
these instructions may invalidate the product warranty.
WARNING
Wheel separation can occur. For proper safety and performance the
following checks should be performed at the specied intervals.
CAUTION
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Read before towing your trailer

Operating your Futura Lowering Trailer
1. Connect the trailer to the tow vehicle
This document is to be read in full. Learn how to safely and correctly operate the Futura lowering trailer. Instructional
videos are available at bit.ly/FuturaOwnerDIYvideos.
Dangerous trailer sway may occur if hitch height is too low.
Front lifting arm will not raise fully if hitch height is too low.
CAUTION
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Operating your Futura Lowering Trailer
Ensure the tow ball size is correctly matched to the coupling.
Ensure safety cables are connected and crossed, jockey wheel is locked up and
breakaway is connected to the tow vehicle.
CAUTION
Connect to the tow vehicle. Ensure the safety cables
and the break-away cable are securely connected to
the tow vehicle.
Safety cables must be crossed under the hitch.
Crank up the jockey wheel completely until the wheel
locks.
Tighten the crank to secure wheel and prevent
accidental operation.
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Operating your Futura Lowering Trailer
The trailer lifting arms may not raise fully if the trailer is not parked
on level ground.
CAUTION
2. Park the trailer on level ground.
3. Lower the trailer.
Turn on the master switch to operate
the trailer raising winch.
Before attempting to lower the trailer,
release all of the safety latches.
Latch shown in un-locked position.
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Turn on your wireless remote by holding
down the two buttons simultaneously for 5
seconds until the red light illuminates.
Lower the trailer with the wireless
“Trailer” remote;
or - use the manual switch on the winch
enclosure to lower the trailer.
Operating your Futura Lowering Trailer
Stand well clear of the trailer or remain in loaded vehicle while lowering or
raising. There are several crush zones.
Never touch ropes or moving parts when in operation.
DANGER
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Operating your Futura Lowering Trailer
If you forget to unlock the safety latches before lowering the trailer, do not
attempt to unlock the safety latches as they will be under load. Raise the trailer
again, then release the safety latches.
CAUTION
Lower the trailer until the rear of the trailer is on the ground. Do not overrun the lifting mechanism winch
down. Stop as soon as the load is light on the ropes. The trailer’s tyres should take some load when the
vehicle is being loaded.
4. Raise the licence plate.
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Operating your Futura Lowering Trailer
• Load the vehicle as far forward as possible.
• Ensure that at least 10% of the total weight is on the trailer tongue.
• Rear and mid engine cars may require loading backwards for correct load distribution.
• If you drive on take the remote with you. You may use the remote to raise the trailer from inside
the vehicle.
• You may not be able to open your vehicle doors with the trailer lowered. Removing the drivers
side fender will allow more space for a low car door to open.
• Be sure to check the fender is securely clipped back in place if it is removed for loading.
5. Roll, winch or drive the vehicle onto the trailer.
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Do not tow trailer without rst ensuring the safety latches are all latched into place.
The load must remain on the ropes. Damage may occur to safety latches if travelling
without tight ropes.
CAUTION
Operating your Futura Lowering Trailer
The trailer raising mechanism will stop automatically when the trailer is raised to the travelling position.
Once the trailer is raised, latch all four safety latches. Prior to towing it is important to check all safety
latches are engaged.
6. Ensure all latches are in the unlatched position before raising the trailer
using the Trailer remote or winch enclosure switch.
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Latches must be in the open position as below when raising the trailer.
Damage may occur to the trailer if the latches are closed when raising.
CAUTION

Ideal battery voltage is between 12.2V and 13V. Note:
The battery will be drained of charge if the breakaway switch is activated.
The trailer may not raise if the voltage is under 12.0V.
CAUTION
Charging the onboard battery
The trailer is equipped with a battery trickle
charger which is powered by the tow vehicle
auxiliary supply, if present on tow vehicle.
The solar charger will operate in daylight to
maintain the battery voltage.
When the trailer is not in use, ensure the
master switch is turned o.
For security and to prevent battery drain
when not in use, remove the master battery
switch.
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A 240V power pack is supplied with the
trailer to charge the battery.
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If loading your trailer when not connected to the tow vehicle, use wheel chocks to ensure the
trailer cannot move during loading and only load vehicle using the recovery winch. Have some
tension on the cables to ensure load is taken on the tyres. Stand clear while loading.
CAUTION
Loading your Futura Lowering Trailer
Loaded tongue load must be 10% of total load. An incorrectly loaded vehicle may result in
trailer sway or whipping and lead to a total loss of control. For correct weight distribution
rear engine cars may require loading backwards.
Do not exceed the load stated on the trailer’s tyre and loading information plate. Apply the
towed vehicle park brake and always ensure towed vehicle is correctly secured to the trailer
using Futura over wheel tie down straps before towing. Replace tie down straps if worn.
WARNING
WARNING
Futura lowering trailers are designed specically for carrying motor vehicles. It is recommended that Futura
over the wheel tie straps be used to secure the vehicle with the tie straps connected to the side chassis rails.
The vehicle must be loaded as far forward on the trailer as possible so the loaded tongue weight is 10% of the
total load. Do not load cargo in the towed vehicle, once it is onboard the trailer as this may change the load
distribution and overload the trailer.
For instruction on Futura over wheel tie straps, please see the video at futuratrailers.com/my-futura
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Important operating notice
Be aware of the importance of running the trailer winch in the correct
rotation when raising and lowering the trailer.
If ropes fray replace immediately.
WARNING
Trailer raising mechanism, winch direction: If the trailer raising winch is over run in the down rotation the cable
will re-spool and start to wind in, raising the trailer upwards.
The trailer will lift when the winch is run in the wrong direction. It will however not automatically stop when
reaching the top of its travel. The proximity sensor is not wired to stop the winch when rotating in the down
direction.
The trailer should only be raised by pressing UP button and lowered pressing the DOWN button.
Regularly inspect the rope rigging. Ensure the winch rope is always neatly spooled on the winch drum. If any
ropes are frayed, replace them immediately. Spare parts can be ordered online at futuratrailers.com/my-futura
In case of trailer winch failure: If for any reason the winch fails to
operate the trailer can be raised by placing a suitable jack under
the mount beam and jacking from each side.
Secure the safety latches to hold the trailer in the raised position
and tie the loose cable rigging up from dragging on the ground
before towing to a repair agent.
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Zips On the Super Tourer Pro
The sides should only be zipped open or
closed when the trailer is fully raised and on level
ground.
The sides and back door must be fully closed during
transport.
Do not travel with the sides or the
backdoor open.
The zip slider should be closed to sit in a position either in front of, or behind, the fenders.
Do not close the zip sliders in line with the fenders.
Close both zips to this point.
Only open and close sides when the trailer is raised.
Never travel with sides or backdoor open!
WARNING
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Storing your Futura Lowering Trailer
We recommend storing the trailer in the lowered position with the battery switch o. Chock the wheels to
prevent the trailer from rolling. The trailer can also be used for parking your vehicle on whilst in the lowered
position.
We are sure you’ll enjoy the ease and convenience of your new Futura lowering trailer. If you have any
questions please email [email protected]. To view our Quick Start Video, download a copy of this
guide and Futura Trailer’s 2-year Limited Warranty, to make a Limited Warranty claim or to order parts then
please visit: futuratrailers.com/my-futura
Electric brake-away unit is for emergency brake-away function only. Do not use the
brake-away unit as a park brake as the battery will run at and the brakes will
disengage.
CAUTION
Support
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Service and Maintenance Summary
• Check wheel nut torque to 95 ft/lb at at 15, 50 and 100 kms and before each tow.
• Check wheel bearings for heat and excessive play at 15, 50 and 100 kms and before each tow.
• Bed brakes in when rst towing.
• Check brake adjustment 200 kms and 5,000 kms.
• Check drum brake pads for wear.
• Check tyre pressure before each tow (55psi).
• Lubricate wheel bearings every 12 months or 10,000 kms.
• Check lifting arm bearings regularly. There should be no back-lash in lifting arm bearings.
• Check lights are in working order.
• Check breakaway switch operation before each tow.
• Apply grease or motor cycle chain lube to shaft of the rigging pulleys regularly to prevent squeaking and
prolong bearing life.
• Realign trailer winch cable on the winch drum if it gets crossed.
• Inspect winch rope and rigging wire and replace if there are any signs of damage or fraying.
Do not work under the trailer when it is loaded. Before working under the trailer ensure
the battery switch is o, the safety latches are engaged on all lifting arms and the tongue
and rear of the trailer are safely supported.
Tyre, wheel or wheel nut failure can cause loss of control. Before towing you must check
tyre pressure and tread. Check tyres and wheels for damage.
Re-tighten wheel nuts for new and re-mounted wheels after rst 15, 50 and 100 kms.
DANGER
DANGER
WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
Thickener Type Lithium Complex Dropping Point 215 C (419 F) Minimum
Consistency NLGI No 2 Additives EP, Corrosion and Oxidation Inhibitors
Viscosity Index 80 Minimum
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Service and Maintenance
Failure to back o the castle nut as described may cause the bearing to run hot and be
damaged. If this happens during operation, the wheel also may lock or come o, causing
a risk of serious bodily harm.
WARNING
Electric Brakes: Electric brake manual can be found on the Futura Trailers website.
The trailer brakes should be burnished-in when new by applying the brakes 20 to 30 times with an
approximate 30 kph decrease in speed, eg from 50 kph to 20 kph, allowing ample time for the pads to
cool between application.
Check the brake pads for wear before each tow. Adjust the brakes after the rst 200 kms and at
5,000 km intervals thereafter or as use and performance requires.
To adjust the brakes.
1. Jack the wheel o the ground.
2. Remove the cover from the adjusting slot on the bottom of the
brake backing plate.
3. Using a screwdriver, rotate the star-wheel of the adjuster
assembly to expand the brake shoes.
4. Adjust the brake shoes out until the pressure of the linings
against the drum makes the wheel very dicult to turn.
5. Rotate the star-wheel in the opposite direction until the wheel
turns freely with a slight lining drag.
6. Replace the adjusting slot cover and lower the wheel to the ground. Repeat the above procedure on
all brakes.
Wheel Bearing Adjustment:
Check wheel bearings for heat and excessive play at 15, 50 and 100km and before each tow.
Adjust the wheel bearings at 3,000 km intervals or as use and performance requires.
Lubricate bearings every 12 months or 10,000 kms.
To set wheel bearings:
1. Rotate the hub slowly while tightening the castle nut to approximately 50 ft/lb.
2. Back o the castle nut completely to remove the torque.
3. Turn the castle nut by hand until it is snug and and line up the nearest cotter pin hole.
4. Replace the cotter pin and bend over the pin legs.
5. Check for excessive play or heat after the rst 15 kms, repeat adjustment procedure if necessary.
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Service and Maintenance
Torque Wheel Nuts:
After rst 15, 50 and 100 kms, torque nuts to to 95 ft/lb. Repeat sequence before each trip or
whenever a wheel is removed or replaced.
Chassis:
Keep the chassis clean and free from salt and road debris.
If the trailer has been towed on salted or grimy roads then we recommend rinsing the rigging and
pulleys with fresh water to prevent debris and salt build up in the pulley bushes.
Lifting Arm:
It is important that lifting arm idler hub bearings are snug and there is no lateral movement in the lifting
arms.
If there is play in the lifting arm, tighten the hub nut to 50 ft/lb, replace and bend over the cotter pin.
Winch and Rigging:
Do not overwind the winch down to avoid back winding. Keep the winch rope neat on the winch drum.
If you notice the winch load up excessively when the trailer reaches the full up position, release the UP
button as the control circuit may have failed.
Inspect and clean the magnetic proximity sensor located on the left rear mount beam. The sensor
surface must be clean for the sensor to operate correctly.
Periodically inspect the winch rope and rigging wire for fraying. If any fraying or damage has occurred
you must replace the rope of rigging wire immediately.
Lightly lubricate the rigging pulley bushes with motorcycle chain lube, lithium grease or similar, to
minimise bearing noise and prolong service life.
Inspect pulley shafts as a part of regular preventive maintenance and replaced if worn.
Late Model Tow Vehicle Lighting Issue:
Some late model vehicles have sensors built into the tail light harnesses to detect when a lamp has
burned out. LED trailer lighting may not work correctly when connected to these vehicles. Consult the
vehicle manufacturer for a solution.
IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES PLEASE HAVE YOUR FUTURA DEALER OR A
SIMILARLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSON CARRY OUT THE TASK.
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Service and Maintenance
Cleaning Your Super Tourer Pro
The Super Tourer Pro is enclosed with a high tech precontraint exterior membrane. It oers superior
protection to conventional composite fabrics and requires very little maintenance.
The membrane is cleverly designed with an ultra smooth surface and anti-grip agent to resist debris.
However to maintain the appearance of your Super Tourer Pro, we recommend cleaning it when particles
begin to accumulate, leaving a visible trace.
To clean your Futura Super Tourer Pro, raise your trailer to the
travelling position and close all the zips.
Use a soft brush with soapy water to clean the surface of your
trailer.
We recommend “Spray Nine Heavy Duty” Spray if the trailer
has become particularly dirty, and requires a more
thorough clean. Follow the directions on the bottle, and
rinse thoroughly when nished.
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