Ironhorse Trailers One bike User manual

Ironhorse Trailers,Inc.
Owner’s Manual
For One Bike
Two Bike/One Trike
& WideBody
Enclosed Trailers
© Ironhorse Trailers, Inc. 2013
For your safety, please read carefully and keep with trailer

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FOR OUR CUSTOMERS…
Congratulaons! You have chosen an Ironhorse Trailer… the
motorcycle trailer that set the high bar for bike haulers. Not only is
your Ironhorse beauful to look at, you will nd it is a joy to tow, easy
to move by hand and kind to your wallet at the gas pump.
We strive for the highest quality possible, but our trailers and the parts
that go into them are built by people and we all know that people
somemes make mistakes. That’s why your trailer has a four year
warranty, just in case. So if you have a problem, don’t hesitate to call
us. Our objecve is to make sure every customer is a happy customer.
Should you have a problem with your trailer, even aer the warranty
expires, call us rst, we may be able to save you me and money—and
we do, of course, carry replacement parts in our inventory.
Thanks again for choosing an Ironhorse Trailer and please stop by if
you’re ever in the neighborhood. One of the things we hope makes us
stand out from other trailer manufacturers is that when a customer
brings his trailer to visit, we’ll go over it and do a check and clean up.
We wish you many happy days of towing your bikes to the beauful
places to ride… and many happy hours in the saddle enjoying the
beauful views our vast land has to oer.
Travel safely!
Ed and Julie Heard
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A FEW IMPORTANT WORDS ABOUT WIND!
In high winds, the streamlined shape of an Ironhorse Trailer can be a mixed blessing.
On one hand, strong winds don’t affect Ironhorse Trailers much more than they do
a streamlined modern auto, and considerably less than a slab sided SUV or truck.
But that wind worthiness is deceptive. If you continue on your way in cross winds,
chances are you’ll be ne. But there’s also a chance that the top will lift and ap
around. So to be on the safe side, if the wind is gusting at greater than 40 mph, stop
and hole up. But if you get caught in those kind of winds a long way from cover, take
a couple of straps and loop them over the gas spring support arms and under the
pulley support arm on each corner support. Then continue at a little slower pace until
you nd cover or the wind slows down.
DISCLAIMER
Ironhorse Trailers is not responsible for any damage or injury caused by the use
or misuse of the Ironhorse Trailer. The examples given in the manual are general
guidelines for illustration purposes only and cannot cover every possible combination
of vehicle, hitch and trailer or every loading situation. Have your particular vehicle
inspected by an authorized trailer or hitch installation/repair facility before towing
heavy loads. You are solely responsible for the safe loading, unloading and operation
of your tow vehicle, trailered vehicle and trailer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject Page(s)
Introduction and welcome letter...............................................1
Table of contents .....................................................................2
Important safety information....................................................3 - 5
Certications and warning labels.............................................6
Ironhorse Trailers, Inc. Limited Warranty.................................7
Trailer features and components.............................................8 - 9
Tow vehicle requirements ........................................................10
Hitch details and electrics........................................................11
Engager Break-Away system ..................................................12
Trailer specications ................................................................13
Wiring diagram ........................................................................13
Getting ready to tow ................................................................14
Loading your Ironhorse trailer..................................................15
Motorcycle tie-down instructions .............................................16
Trike and Spyder® loading and tie-down instructions .............17
Proper Care of Tires ................................................................18
Wheel and bearing maintenance.............................................19
Additional maintenance and care ............................................20
Painting reccommendations ....................................................20
Maintenance Record ...............................................................21
This Owner’s Manual contains important
safety information and instructions.
Please read and study this manual
carefully BEFORE loading or
towing your trailer.
Following all safety precautions
and instructions can save a life!
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DO NOT OPERATE THIS TRAILER BEFORE READING THE SAFETY INFORMATION
AND WARNINGS SHOWN BELOW.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE TOWING VEHICLE
AND TRAILER CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
LOAD CAPACITY: WIDEBODY–2250 LBS; 2 BIKE/ 1 TRIKE–2450 LBS.; 1 BIKE—1150 LBS.
LOAD CAPACITY REFERS TO THE MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY IT IS SAFE TO TRANSPORT
IN AN IRONHORSE TRAILER. DO NOT OVERLOAD!!!
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS
The responsibility of properly positioning your bike, trike or other cargo in the trailer is yours. We make every
effort to correctly position wheel chocks, Pingels® or other restraint systems, but lengths can vary depending
on options and add-ons, so always check the positioning with the top open and with the top closed!
This is a lightweight, streamlined trailer designed for easy towing at highway speeds – NOT for off-road use.
Both rear stabilizers must be LOWERED before using the loading ramp if the trailer is not attached to a tow vehicle.
Both rear stabilizers must be RAISED before towing. Failure to do so will cause signicant damage.
The rear stabilizers are NOT jacks – they are stabilizers. Using them and the front rolling jack to raise the
tires off the ground may cause the top to malfunction, the rolling jack to bend, or both.
NEVER tow a ip top trailer with the top in the raised position. Close the top, then close and latch the tailgate.
When wind speed exceeds 20 MPH, always face a ip top trailer into the wind prior to raising the top. Be mindful of
weather conditions when towing… if winds exceed 40 mph, stop in a safe location and wait out the storm!!!
Raise and lower the top of a ip top only from the center of the rear – never from only one side. Make sure
that the pins on the lip of the top are in their corresponding tailgate holes before latching the tailgate.
Check your vehicle Owner’s Manual before towing to be sure vehicle has the necessary towing capability.
The recommended ball height of the towing vehicle is 16” to 17” from the ground. The correct ball size for the
coupler is a 2” ball. NEVER SUBSTITUTE A SMALLER BALL. Always use a coupler lock.
The tailgate counterbalance spring and cable can inict serious injury if it breaks, or is incorrectly adjusted, so always
stand well clear of the door when opening and inspect the cable for wear each time the door is opened. Do not
attempt to service the spring and cable door system yourself. Call a professional.
The tailgate loading ramp is heaviest when fully open. Take care when opening or closing the tailgate.
Damaged or loose D-rings can break, allowing cargo to shift the trailer’s center of gravity resulting in loss of control.
Never crawl underneath your trailer when coupling or changing a tire. You risk severe injury or death. When
installing your wheel chocks and d-rings or changing a tire, be sure your trailer is hooked to a tow vehicle.
Gas springs can lose their lifting capability with age and cold weather and can cause the top to fall, resulting
in serious injury.
Do not transport people inside the trailer, it puts their lives at risk and may be illegal. Do not transport
ammable explosive, poisonous or other dangerous materials in your trailer.
Do not walk or crawl on the roof or top of any Ironhorse Trailer.
Be aware that the loading ramp and oor can be slippery when wet.
Never transport a motorcycle on the kick stand or center stand.
An improperly coupled trailer can result in death or serious injury.
Periodic maintenance will lengthen wheel bearing life. Refer to the instructions in the Owner’s Manual.
EVERY TIME THE TRAILER IS USED
Properly secure motorcycles and other items in the trailer – check the load each time you stop!
Attach safety chains to the tow vehicle, verify that the lights are working and check tire ination and condition.
Raise the rear stabilizers, close, latch and lock the tailgate, and remove exterior wheel chocks before towing.
If you are using a drive-in, step-off wheel chock always pull bikes toward the chock with tie-downs.
Verify that the front rolling jack and rear drop leg stabilizers are locked in the up position
Verify that the trailer hitch is properly latched and lock it with a coupler lock
GENERAL TOWING SAFETY WARNINGS
LOSS OF CONTROL OF A TRAILER OR TRAILER AND TOW VEHICLE COMBINATION
CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
THE MOST COMMON CAUSES FOR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER ARE:
Driving too fast for conditions.
Failure to properly gauge unusual road conditions and slow accordingly, for example, ice, snow, rain, wind, gravel,
oil on the roadway, deep holes or ruts, etc.
Sudden, sharp turns and/or swerving
Overloading the trailer
Loading the trailer improperly (unbalanced loading)
Trailer improperly coupled to the hitch
Not maintaining proper tire pressure
Not keeping lug nuts tight
Read and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of your tow vehicle and trailer hitch manufacturer, as
well as the instructions in this manual. Please also follow the Operation and Service Manual provided by your trailer
axle manufacturer. Check your trailer, it’s contents, and your tow vehicle carefully prior to and during every trip!
PREVENTION WORKS!
Drive defensively—and drive with caution!
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Check your Ironhorse Trailer for the certication and warning labels shown below. If any are
missing or incomplete, please call us at 888-793-6184 for a replacement. Gross Trailer Weight
(GTW) is the weight of the trailer plus all cargo.
The Capacity Label Certication shown here is mandated by the US Government. It is located on the
top of the tongue of your trailer.
The Tire and Loading Information Certication shown here is mandated by the US Government. It is
located on the passenger side of the tongue of your trailer.
IRONHORSE TRAILERS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY
IRONHORSE TRAILERS, INC., 5638 Manchester Highway, Morrison TN 37357 (Warrantor) warrants to the ORIGINAL CONSUMER
PURCHASER and any subsequent purchaser (Purchaser) for a period of FOUR (4) YEARS from the date of purchase by Original
Purchaser, that its Ironhorse Trailer (Product) shall be free of defects in material and workmanship attributable to the Warrantor. Upon the
discovery of any such defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period, IRONHORSE TRAILERS, INC. shall repair or exchange
the product at its principal place of business. Ironhorse Trailers’ obligation under this warranty is strictly limited to the repair or replacement
of defects of the Product. Paint applied to the original berglass body is not covered under this warranty. Ironhorse does not assume or
authorize anyone to assume for them any other obligation. This warranty is null and void if trailer is rented commercially.
THINGS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY: Warrantor is not responsible for claims relating to the following: (1) defacing, scratches, dents,
chips, and tears on any surface not caused by Warrantor; (2) routine maintenance; (3) damage from unauthorized repairs, abuse, misuse
or neglect; (4) damage caused by improper hitch ball or tow vehicle hook up; (5) damage caused to the trailer or its contents caused by
failure to heed the safety warnings and cautions for safe operating and transporting; (6) damage caused to a paint job by not following the
manufacturer’s recommendation of having a gravel shield installed; (7) damage to the trailer or to any of its contents while being used as a
rental vehicle; (8) acts of God; and, (9) component parts covered by a separate Supplier Warranty such as warranties from the manufacturer
of tires, axles, jacks, locks, couplers, wheel chocks, d-rings, etc. These warranty claims must be presented to their respective component
manufacturer for warranty service. Ironhorse Trailers, Inc. reserves the exclusive right to make the nal determination of whether or not the
Product has been abused or misused by the Purchaser.
PURCHASER’S OBLIGATIONS: Purchaser must complete, sign and return the attached Limited Warranty within fteen (15) days of
original purchase to obtain warranty protection. Any unregistered warranty will be considered null and void after fteen (15) days of original
purchase. Purchaser must notify the Warrantor, at the above address, of any defect within thirty (30) days after it is discovered. Purchaser
must pay all service, towing and transportation charges incurred to obtain warranty service.
WARRANTOR’S OBLIGATION: Warrantor shall elect to remedy defects in materials and workmanship caused by Warrantor by repair,
replacement or refund, if replacement or repair is not possible. All defective products shall be delivered to Warrantor’s address listed
above unless prior written approval is obtained from Warrantor. Warrantor may, at its option, select another qualied location for the repair
to be completed. Warrantor will not be obligated, in any way, to pay for any repairs made without its specic approval. All costs incurred
shipping of the trailer to and from Ironhorse’s principle place of business for warranty service shall be borne by the Purchaser, these include,
associated hotel, vehicle rental and living expenses. Warrantor shall remedy defects within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days
after delivery by Purchaser.
DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES: The Purchaser shall not be entitled to recover from Warrantor any
consequential or incidental damages resulting from any defect in the Product. Such damages include, but are not limited to, loss of use
of trailer, loss of revenue or other commercial loss, subsequent use of rental equipment, loss of time and inconvenience, and loss of or
damage to cargo.
LIMITATION AND DISCLAIMER: Warrantor expressly limits the duration of all implied warranties of merchantability, all implied warranties
of tness for a particular purpose and other implied warranties to the warranty period of two (2) years. The Warrantor expressly disclaims
all implied warranty of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose after expiration of the warranty period. There is no warranty made
beyond that contained in this Warranty. No person has authority to enlarge, amend or modify this Warranty.
DESIGN CHANGES: Warrantor reserves the right to change the design of its Product at any time without notice and with no obligation to
make corresponding changes in its previously manufactured Product.
LEGAL REMEDIES OF PURCHASER: This Warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have rights which vary from state
to state. No action to enforce this Warranty shall start later than six (6) months after the discovery of a defect or after expiration of the
Warranty Period.
CERTIFICATIONS AND WARNINGS
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IN THE EVENT THAT THE IRONHORSE TRAILER (PRODUCT) OR ANY PORTION THEREOF IS NOT
INSTALLED OR USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS, ANY AND
ALL WARRANTIES AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, SHALL BE AND ARE
HEREBY VOIDED. ONLY UPON THE PROPER INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE PRODUCT SHALL
THIS WARRANTY APPLY. BY EXECUTING AND REGISTERING THIS WARRANTY, PURCHASER
ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE IRONHORSE TRAILERS SAFETY WARNING INFORMATION AND
IRONHORSE TRAILERS OWNERS MANUAL, ATTACHED TO AND MADE PART OF THIS WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT:
Complete the warranty card enclosed with your manual/owners
package and mail it within 15 days of purchase to:
Ironhorse Trailers
5638 Manchester Highway
Morrison, TN 37110
USA
Proper operation of the rear
stabilizer system is critical
to your safety as well as the
safety of your tow vehicle
and trailer. This label is
located on the rearmost
chassis cross-member on all
enclosed Ironhorse Trailers.
Necessary precautions for all enclosed Ironhorse Trailers.
This label is located on the top of the tongue.

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Flip-up top
Make sure the pins on the lip of the top
are in their corresponding tailgate holes
before latching the tailgate.
Tailgate/loading ramp
Always stand clear of the door when
opening. Even counterbalanced, the
tailgate is heavy so use appropriate lifting
techniques to open and close the door.
The tailgate can be slippery when wet.
Interior light
Will only work when trailer is
hitched to tow vehicle with
vehicle’s lights on.
Rear stabilizerWheel blocks
(available as accessory)
Gas struts and hinge linkages
Rolling front jack
Tailgate counter balance cables
Inspect the cable for wear each
time the door is opened.
Counter balance cable pulley
Safety chains
Electric brake/breakaway
battery (not all models)
Rear stabilizer securing pin
Marker light
Weather strip
Marker light
Lock pins
These engage in tailgate
when ip-top is down
Strap to lower ip-top
Raise and lower the top only from
the center of the rear – never from
only one side.
Holes for tailgate latch rods
Access cover for elecrical wiring
Tailgate deadbolt latch rod Holes for ip-top lock pins
Hitch lever
Elelctric hook-up
Trailer wheel and tire
Main body of trailer
Coupler
Interior of One Bike, Two Bike/One Trike Trailer
Interior of WideBody Trailer
Marker light
Hinge cover
Wiring harness NOT to be used
as handles or for tie-downs!
Hinges Hinge support
Wiring harness NOT to be used
as handles or for tie-downs!
Trailer Features and Components
Study this diagram and your trailer to familiarize yourself with the different
components and their correct function.

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Getting Ready to Tow Your Ironhorse Trailer
Hitches
Already have a hitch on your vehicle? You’ll need a drawbar with a
2” diameter ball and the correct drop or rise for the top of the ball to
be 16” above the ground (see diagrams below).
Drawbar
with DROP
Drawbar
with RISE
2” Ball
Hitch pin
Hitch pin
lock
16 inches
top of ball to
ground
Rise ‘R’
Drop ‘D’
Height of ball ‘H’
If you don’t have a hitch, get one installed with the correct drawbar.
To calculate what type of draw bar you need see examples below:
For vehicles requiring a DROP drawbar
Example:
Height of ball ‘H’ = 4”, Height of hitch receiver ‘A’ = 20”
16” - 4” (‘H’) = 12”
20” (‘A’) - 12” = 8” DROP (‘D’)
For vehicle requiring a RISE drawbar
Example:
Height of ball ‘H’ = 4”, Height of hitch receiver ‘A’ = 8”
16” - 4” (‘H’) = 12”
12” - 8” (‘A’) = 4” RISE (‘R’)
Electrical Connectors
Ironhorse trailers with electric brakes need a round 7 pin trailer
receptacle and a brake actuator. Ironhorse trailers with no electric
brakes use a at 4 pin receptacle. 7 to 4 pin adapters are available.
Height of hitch
receiver ‘A’
Height of hitch
receiver ‘A’
7 pin receptacle
7 to 4 (or 5) pin
adapter
If your vehicle is already equipped with a 7 or 4 pin receptacle,
check your owner’s manual that the correct fuses are in place and
operational.
Factory Tow Packages - Check with a Trailer Hitch Install or RV
Center to ensure that your vehicle’s factory tow package can be
congured and is compatible with the Ironhorse trailer you have
purchased. We recommend that a Trailer Hitch Install or RV Center
sets up the electric brake controller and checks its operation.
Breakaway and Security systems
If your Ironhorse trailer has a breakaway system (it automatically
engages the trailer brakes should trailer become detached from tow
vehicle), a small battery will charge each time trailer is used.
Tow Vehicle Requirements
For trouble free towing, it is essential that your tow vehicle is correctly matched to the Ironhorse trailer you have purchased.
•Match the GVWR of your trailer to the maximum trailer weight allowed for your tow vehicle. See the Tow Vehicle Guidelines table below.
•Match the hitch weight carrying capacity of your tow vehicle with the loaded tongue weight of your trailer.
•Match the size of the brake controller to the number of braking wheels on your trailer.
•Match the electrical wiring of your tow vehicle to the wiring on your trailer. Be sure to check that your tow vehicle has a ground wire
running from the receptacle to the frame.
•Match the ball size to the coupler size. We use a two inch ball. Never tow your trailer with an improper size ball. The ball should be lightly
greased so the hitch rotates smoothly on it.
•Match the width of your trailer to your tow vehicle. If the overall width of your tow vehicle is considerably less than your trailer, be aware of
that and make the necessary allowances when driving.
Tow Vehicle Guidelines
Ironhorse trailer specications
Ironhorse trailer model One bike Two bike/one trike WideBody
Hitch class I &II II II
Empty weight 850 lbs 1050 lbs 1300 lbs
Axle capacity 2000 lbs 3500 lbs 3500 lbs
Unloaded tongue weight 60 lbs 80 lbs 100 lbs
Overall width 6’ 8” 8’ 4” 8’ 6”
Suggested types of tow vehicle
Sub-compact & compact cars X
Mid-size cars X X
Mid-size pick-ups and SUVs X X X
Minivans X X X
Full size cars X X X
Full-size pick-ups and SUVs X X X
Full-size vans X X X
The total weight of your trailer should be less than the maximum trailer weight allowed for your tow vehicle.
The actual GVW is the weight of the empty trailer plus the weight of the motorcycle(s) being carried.
Example: a Two bike trailer weighs 1050 lbs empty, one bike weighs 560 lbs, the second bike weighs 720 lbs.
1050 + 560 + 720 = 2330 lbs This is under the maximum axle capacity of 3500 lbs
You match this gure to the maximum trailer weight allowed for your vehicle.
Calculate your own loaded trailer weight
Weight of empty trailer.............................__________ lbs
+ Weight of 1st bike.................................__________ lbs
+ Weight of 2nd bike (if carried) ..............__________ lbs
= Total weight of loaded trailer.................__________ lbs
Electrical cont.
All your lights must work to be legal and safe. The weakest link are
the connectors – they can corrode and need occasional attention
to keep the system working. When cleaning the connectors, be
careful not to short them out. Electric brakes also run through this
connector. Have an observer conrm your brake lights, blinkers
and running lights are working properly each time you hook up.
Your tow vehicle must have the correct plug at the rear and must
be connected to the correct tow vehicle circuits for the vehicle to
correctly tow the trailer. Trailers equipped with brakes have a 7-way
round plug and all other trailers have a at 4-way plug.
It is very important that there be a ground wire from your tow
vehicle’s connector to its frame. Hitches, safety chains or ball
couplers will not provide an adequate ground for your trailer.
If an auxiliary battery is added to your trailer, a fuse should be
installed between the battery and the trailer.
Electric Brake Axle/Breakaway Battery
Your vehicle must be equipped with an electric brake actuator for
your electric trailer brakes to operate. Refer to your Dexter Axle
Operation Maintenance Service Manual for general maintenance.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN BATTERY BOX!
Electric Brakes
Before each trip, be sure to check and test the battery and
breakaway box for proper charge and operation. Before connecting
the electrical system to the tow vehicle, press the test button
on your breakaway box. A green light will indicate the battery is
charged. The breakaway cable must be connected to the tow
vehicle; NOT to the coupler ball or the safety chains.
PLEASE NOTE: ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE TRAILER
WIRING HARNESS WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING CAN CAUSE
FUSES IN YOUR VEHICLE TO BLOW.
4 Way Plug
Wire color Function
Green R/H Turn and Stop Light
Yellow L/H Turn and Stop Light
Brown Running Lights
White Ground
7 Way Plug
Pin label Function Ironhorse
color wire color
1 White Ground White
2 Blue Electric brakes Black
3 Green Running Lights Brown striped
4 Black Breakaway Battery Red
5 Red L/H Turn and Stop Light Yellow
6 Brown R/H Turn and Stop Light Green
7 Yellow Auxillary None

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Breakaway System (not on all Ironhorse models)
Ironhorse Trailers equipped with electric brakes also have The
Engager® Break-Away system installed. This is designed to bring
the trailer to a stop by activating the electric brakes should the
trailer become disconnected from the tow vehicle while in motion.
The following instructions must be precisely followed to ensure
proper operation of the Break-Away system.
Operating Instructions
Unit must be charged before testing or use
1) Test your Break-Away Kit before each outing. The trailer plug
should be disconnected from the tow vehicle when using the
Push-to-Test battery feature. Otherwise you will be testing the
charge of your tow vehicle’s battery. The LED test light will only
work with a full 12 volts, the lower the voltage, the dimmer the
LEDs will illuminate.
2) Test by pulling rmly on the cable of Break-Away Switch. Battery
will activate brakes. Note: DO NOT use this kit as a parking brake.
3) Once tested, Break-Away cable should be secured to the vehicle
bumper or frame. The cable can be attached in many different
ways. Two of the most common are illustrated. Note: plunger
should always be facing the rear of tow vehicle directly behind
where you secure the cable to your tow vehicle. Any other angle
may cause Break-Away switch failure.
Cable
Pin or plunger
Break-Away switch
Break-Away battery
Break-Away cable
Break-Away cable
Clevis in
bumper
Eye bolt
in bumper
The Engager™ Break-Away Wiring
Break-Away box
7 pin connector
Break-Away cable Break-Away switch
Splices or connectors
Blue
Blue
White
Black
Electric brake
Red
12 volt feed
Ironhorse Trailer Specifications
One bike Two bike/one trike WideBody
Total length 15’ 4” 15’ 4” 16’ 0”
Body length 12’ 6” 12’ 6” 13’ 6”
Outside width at fenders 6’ 8” 8’ 4” 8’ 6”
Inside width at wheel well 5’ 0” 6’ 8” 6’ 8”
Tailgate opening width 4’ 4” 5’ 10” 7’ 6”
Tailgate length 4’ 4” 4’ 4” 4’ 4”
Interior height (top down) 5’ 2” 5’ 2” 5’ 3”
Overall, outside height 6’ 7” 6’ 7” 6’ 9”
Deck (oor) height above ground 1’ 2” 1’ 2” 1’ 3”
Empty weight 850 lbs 1050 lbs 1300 lbs
Unloaded tongue weight 60 lbs 80 lbs 100 lbs
Axle capacity 2000 lbs 3500 lbs 3500 lbs
Tire size ST205/75R14C ST205/75R14C ST225/75R15D
Lighting and Brake Trouble Shooting Guide
Function Wire Color
4 Pin 7 Pin Ironhorse 7 Pin label
XXXXX Electric brake Black 2 Blue
R/H Turn/Stop R/H Turn/Stop Green 6 Brown
L/H Turn/Stop L/H Turn/Stop Yellow 5 Red
Ground Ground White 1 White
L/H Marker/Tail L/H Marker/Tail Green w/Brown stripe 3 Green
R/H Marker/Tail R/H Marker/Tail Yellow w/Brown stripe 3 Green
XXXXX Breakaway battery Red 4 Black
XXXXX Auxilary XXXXX 7 Yellow
7 Pin Wiring Diagram
To make diagram clearer, the white ground wires from each component are not shown.
These white ground wires terminate on the metal frame.
Refer to above table for 4 pin wire colors.
7 pin
connector
Break-away battery
LH Marker lights Electric brakes
L/H Tail/marker
L/H Turn/stop
R/H Turn/stop
R/H Tail/marker
LH Marker light
RH Marker lights Electric brakes RH Marker light
White
Black
Yellow w/brown stripe
Green w/brown stripe
Red
Yellow
Green
Ironhorse Wire Colors
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN BOX
See opposite page for
detailed wiring diagram
of Breakaway System
Ironhorse
Wire Colors

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Hitching your trailer to your tow vehicle
1) Make sure stabilizers are in the UP position.
2) Jack up coupler high enough to clear ball on tow vehicle and be
sure the hitch ball lever is in a vertical, open position.
3) Either move the trailer to the tow vehicle or back up the tow
vehicle to the trailer. Position coupler directly over the ball
on the tow vehicle.
Stabilizers in
UP position
Coupler positioned
over ball
Stabilizers in
UP position
Jack retracted,
in the stowed
position
4) Lower the coupler onto the ball
with the jack.
5) Close the “hitch ball” lever.
6) Retract front jack. Pull locking
handle and pivot jack up until locking
handle snaps into the stowed position.
7) Connect safety chains (see diagram below)
and breakaway cable. Make sure the ignition is OFF before
connecting the electrical connector; failure to do this could blow
a fuse.
8) Check operation of lights and check your trailer’s tailgate is
closed, locked and secure.
9) Remove exterior wheel blocks, if used and stow them.
Hitch ball
lever
Hitch
Ball
lever
closed
Safety
chain
Safety chains
crossed
Safety
chain ‘J’ hook
with open
facing to rear
Final Checks
Check that the lights and turn signals on the trailer function
correctly. Check the electric brake controller is working and that the
breakaway battery is charging, look for yellow light. For information
on loading and securing your motorcycle, see page ?
Getting Ready to Tow Your Ironhorse Trailer
4 Pin and 7 pin coupler components
4 Pin version
Front jack
Locking
handle
Breakaway battery
Safety chains
Breakaway cable
7 pin
connector
Ball lock lever
Jack handle
If your ironhorse trailer has electrically
operated brakes and a breakaway
system, it will have a 7 pin wiring
connector. Trailers without these
features have the more common 4 pin
connector. Familiarize yourself with these
components and how they function.
Locking handle
pulled out
Front jack
pivoting up
Jack wheel fully
retracted with
the jack handle
Clockwise to
lower jack
Loading Your Ironhorse Trailer
Get familiar with how the front jack swivels up into the stowed or
towing position. Make sure the locking handle pins engage fully in
the lock pin holes.
Your Ironhorse trailer is equipped with rear stabilizers. When
operated correctly, these enable the trailer to be loaded and
unloaded when not hiched to a tow vehicle. This feature allows the
trailer to be used as a free standing “garage.” These rear stabilzers
can be accessed when the tailgate/ramp is lowered. The stabilizers
are secured with locking pins. A series of holes in the stabilizer
enables you to adjust the depth you lower them by. The locking
pins should pass all the way through the stabilizer,
Rear Stabilizers
tting ush against the vertical wall of the trailer.
The rear stabilizers are NOT jacks–they are stabilizers. Block tires
before using rear stabilizers. Not blocking the tires may result in
failure of the stabilizers, property damage and personal injury. Both
rear drop stabilizers must be lowered before using the loading ramp if
the trailer is not attached to a tow vehicle. Both rear drop stabilizers
must be raised before towing. Failure to raise the stabilizers prior to
towing will cause signicant damage to the trailer.
Wheel blocks
(available as an accessory)
Rear stabilizer
Stabilizer securing pin
Tailgate/ramp
1) Park trailer on level ground
2) Use jack to elevate front
3) Lower tailgte/ramp
4) Lower rear stabilers
5) Raise front jack SLIGHTLY to put tension on jack and stabiliers
6) Block both wheels with wheel blocks
7) Line up your bike or trike to the center of the trailer and ride
or drive on in one smooth, steady motion. The front wheel chock
will secure your bike in the upright position allowing you to safely
dismount and secure your bike.
8) Lower front jack to take pressure off stabilizers.
9)The rear stabilizers are NOT jacks they should NEVER be used
to raise the wheels off the ground. Both rear stabilizers MUST
be raised before towing. Failure to raise the stabilizers prior to
towing will cause signicant damage to the trailer.
Make sure rear stabilizers are fully retracted before towing

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Adjusting Wheel Chock
The Wheel Chock can be easily adjusted to suit a wide variety of
wheel/tire diameters; see diagram below.
CAUTION: Ironhorse Wheel Chocks may not work with “tail-
dragger/tire -hugger” front fenders. Putting this type of
motorcycle into an Ironhorse Wheel Chock may cause damage
to the fender. Check your motorcycle carefully! Make sure no
portion of the front fender is lower than 6” from where the front tire
touches the road.
1)Insert the detent pin into the main body of the Wheel Chock
securing the front wheel stop with one hole exposed.
(see diagram below).
2)Roll your motorcycle front wheel into the Wheel Chock. The front
tire will be “wedged” by the front stop and the rear cradle. These
will hold the motorcycle upright in the Chock.
1/8” - 1/4”
space or gap
Trailer oor
3)With an assistant, check to see there is approx. 1/8” - 1/4” of
space or gap between the bottom front of the cradle and the
oor of the trailer or garage. See diagram below right.
4)If the space or gap is not correct, have an assistant rock the front
wheel backwards or forwards to obtain correct clearance.
5)When you have correct adjustment, secure front stop with pin.
Front wheel stop
Detent pin
Frame of
Wheel Chock
One hole showing
Detent pin in front
hole
Using front hole
gives 1/2 hole
ne tuning
Motorcycle Tie-Down Instructions
Make sure both rear anchor points are approximately 450IN FRONT
of the tie-down attachment points on motorcycle, see diagram below.
1)Ride or push motorcycle to secure front wheel in Wheel Chock.
2) Use two inch ratchet style tie downs to tie down your motorcycle
as shown above. The lower ends of the tie downs should be
attached to D rings in the oor. The upper ends should be attached
to the motorcycle’s frame OR to points NEAR the frame on xtures
rigidly attached to it—like upper shock mounts, passenger peg
brackets, bag guards, etc. NEVER attach these two tie downs to
the swing arm of your motorcycle. Once these two tie downs are
properly attached, tightening them will pull the motorcycle
FORWARD and downward against the wheel chock’s cradle
partially compressing both the front & rear motorcycle suspension.
3) Front tie downs are not needed when using a Wheel Chock.
If you must use them for “peace of mind”, 1 inch ratchet
style are suitable.
4) Only lightly tighten the front tie downs. The Wheel Chock
and the rear tie downs secure the motorcycle.
Excessive tightening of front tie downs will loosen the
rear ones destabilizing the motorcycle.
NEVER transport a motorcycle using only front tie downs.
OPTIONAL front tie downs
Main securing force applied
by REAR tie downs
Front wheel
secured in
Wheel Chock
WARNING
Read these instructions carefully and make sure you fully
understand them. This is important if you have never used a Ride
in/Step Off Wheel Chock before as it works in a different way to how
you would normally secure a motorcycle.
Before loading a motorcycle into your Wheel Chock make sure
the Chock is securely attached to the trailer oor. Make sure
the trailer is securely hitched to the tow vehicle or that the rear
stabilizers are down and the wheels chocked.
NEVER drive away without tying down your motorcycle!
Ironhorse Wheel Chocks are only designed to hold your motorcycle
without tie downs when the trailer is stationary and level.
On 1500 Honda® Goldwing® DO NOT use the rear bag guards
to tie down the motorcycle. Doing so will pull the guards off!
NEVER TRANSPORT A MOTORCYCLE
USING ONLY FRONT TIE DOWNS.
When using power tools make sure you follow the
manufacturer’s directions, always wear eye protection.
Different wheel,
tire diameters
Cradle
Adjustable front
wheel stop
Trailer oor
Detent pin
Frame
Trike or Spyder®Loading and Tie-Down Instructions
Will it t?
The diagrams below show the INTERNAL useable dimensions of
an Ironhorse Trike and Ironhorse WideBody trailers.
Trike Usable interior length* 124” - 128”
WideBody Usable interior length* 131”
*Depends on design of front of Trike
Trike Tailgate width 70”
WideBody Tailgate width 90”
62” Top closed
Carefully measure the outside dimensions of your Trike or Spyder®
and compare with the diagrams above. Remember, Trikes carry
more wieght behind the seat than an equivalent bike. For the
correct trailer weight distribution, they have to be positioned further
forwards in the trailer.
Loading
The integral loading ramp and hinged roof make loading your Trike
or Spyder® a hassle free, simple operation. Built-in rear stabilizers
allow you to load and unload when not hitched to a tow vehicle.
When choosing this option, always block the trailer wheels (see
diagram below).
Stabilizers
down
Wheel blocks
in place
As previously mentioned, generally a Trike or Spyder® has to be
secured further forward in the trailer compared to a motorcycle
to achieve the correct trailer weight distribution. Having too much
weight at the rear of the trailer “un-weights” the tow vehicle’s rear
wheels causing “shtailing” and general instability (see below).
Incorrect weight distribution in trailer
1)Ride Trike or Spyder® in to secure front wheel in Wheel Chock.
Put vehicle in 1st gear and apply emergency brake (if tted).
2) Use two inch ratchet style tie downs to tie down your Trike or
Spyder® as shown below. The lower ends of the tie downs should
be attached to D rings in the oor. The upper ends should be
attached to the Trike or Spyder® frame OR to points NEAR the
frame on xtures rigidly attached to it—like shock mounts,
passenger peg brackets, bag guards, etc. Once these two MID tie
downs are properly attached, tightening them will pull the Trike or
Spyder® FORWARD and downward against the wheel chock’s
cradle partially compressing both the front & rear Trike or Spyder®
suspension. Attach 2 tie downs to rear of vehicle as “steadys”.
NOTE: If using a Pingel® style (non locking) wheek chock, rear
wheel blocks will be needed as shown in diagram.
3) Only lightly tighten the front and rear tie downs. The Wheel
Chock and the mid tie downs secure the motorcycle. Excessive
tightening of front and rear tie downs will loosen the mid
ones destabilizing the Trike or Spyder®
NEVER transport a Trike or Spyder® using only front tie downs.
WARNING
Read these instructions carefully, make sure you fully understand
them. Before loading a Trike or Spyder® into your Ironhorse
Trailer make sure the Chock is securely attached to the trailer
oor. Make sure the trailer is securely hitched to the tow vehicle
or that the rear stabilizers are down and the wheels blocked.
Never drive away without securing your Trike or Spyder®!
NEVER transport a Trike or Spyder®
using only front tie downs.
Ironhorse
Wheel Chock
Pingel® style
wheel chock
Mid-point main
tie downs
Front “steadying”
tie downs Rear “steadying”
tie downs
Wheel blocks